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India's long overdue low-carbon development plan likely to see light
17 Jul 2025
| Business Standard
The climate strategy may pave the path to a national carbon budget, an element critical in achieving net zero, but increase costs for companies transitioning to low-emission strategies.
Read moreIncreased electricity access in Region Nine: Solar Home Energy (SHE) Systems initiative boosting renewable energy access in hinterland communities
13 Jul 2025
| Department of Public Information
To date, the 30,000 Solar PV Home Energy Systems (SHE) Project has added a total of 4.8 megawatts (MW) of installed capacity across the ten administrative regions. The project has benefitted over 245 communities, including 30,000 households and more than 136,863 individuals.
Read moreTERI and We Mean Business Coalition Launch India’s 2035 Climate Target
02 Jul 2025
| Global Agriculture
As India prepares to submit its updated national climate plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) ahead of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the We Mean Business Coalition (WMBC) unveiled a joint brief titled India’s 2035 Climate Target: A Business Opportunity for Growth and Global Leadership in New Delhi. This framework contextualizes the We Mean Business Coalition’s 2024 global Call to Action for India’s development priorities and
Read moreMSME hubs to cut carbon emission by 4mn+ tonnes
29 Jun 2025
| The Times of India
As the world marked World MSMEs (Micro, Small, Medium Enterprises) Day on Jun 27, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from India's MSME sector are projected to increase from approximately 30 million tonnes of CO₂-equivalent (MtCO₂e) in 2016–17 to over 72 MtCO₂e by 2029–30, more than doubling in just over a decade, data from TERI highlights.
Read moreMaharashtra MSMEs to Cut Over 4 Mn in Carbon Emissions by 2031 Despite Green Funding Hurdles
29 Jun 2025
| Outlook Planet
Greenhouse gas emissions from India's MSME sector are projected to increase from approximately 30 million tonnes of CO2- equivalent (MtCOe) in 2016-17 to over 72 MtCO2e by 2029-30, more than doubling in just over a decade, according to a 2022 report by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI).
Read moreDiamond Toons Launches ‘Chacha Chaudhary – Har Ghar Jal, Sabka Haq’ Comic to Promote Water Sustainability
27 Jun 2025
| The Print
The comic highlights the importance of water sustainability and conservation, as well as the government’s vision to provide a piped water supply to every household in India through the Jal Jeevan Mission. The making of the comic was guided by Mentor Mr Narender Kumar Verma, with advisory inputs from Dr. Syamal Kumar Sarkar, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), and Technical Advisor Dr. Ravindra Bohra.
Read morePM solar scheme lags in Andhra, Karnataka, Bengal
23 Jun 2025
| The Economic Times
Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana faces implementation hurdles in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and West Bengal, with low installation rates. Meghalaya, Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh also lag behind the national average. Lack of easy financing and trained technicians are major bottlenecks, while Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh lead in rooftop solar installations. High conversion rates indicate effective policy implementation and consumer awareness, said a study by The Energy and
Read moreGRIHA Regional Conclave Highlights Urban Sustainability
23 Jun 2025
| MGS Architecture
The 7th GRIHA Regional Conclave, held on 20 June 2025, in Bengaluru and organized by the GRIHA Council under the theme 'Innovate to Act for a Climate Resilient World', was defined by a shared sense of urgency and possibility. The conclave brought together policymakers, architects, urban planners, industry representatives, and community leaders to explore ways in which Indian cities like Bengaluru can become more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable.
Read moreIndia' solar potential could far exceed previous assessments
17 Jun 2025
| Gulf Today
A reassessment by the Delhi-based The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled that this potential is nearly 15 times the country's earlier estimated potential of 748 GW. The report titled, ‘Reassessment of Solar Potential in India: A Macro-level Study’, aims to offer a renewed perspective on the country’s solar energy potential.
Read moreTERI Unveils a Report on Reassessing India’s Solar Potential: Total Estimated Capacity Pegged at 10,830 GW
13 Jun 2025
| Krishak Jagat
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) released a landmark report titled, 'Reassessment of Solar Potential in India: A Macro-level Study', which aims to offer a renewed perspective on the country’s solar energy potential. The study estimates India's total solar potential at 10,830 GW, far exceeding previous assessments while identifying new opportunities across both conventional and innovative applications of solar energy.
Read moreIndian Govt Plans 20°C AC Temperature Limit: Will It Help The Planet?
12 Jun 2025
| ETV Bharat
The Indian government has proposed to implement temperature regulations for air conditioning units in India. The Indian research and policy institute, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), has found that operating air conditioners at a higher temperature, such as 27°C, can substantially lower electricity consumption and costs compared to lower temperature settings like 18°C. TERI’s research indicates that changing AC usage habits to a setting of 24°C can result in substantial energy
Read moreIndia sitting on 10,830 GW solar reserve- New study reveals massive untapped capacity
10 Jun 2025
| The Economic Times
A new reassessment by The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) has unveiled that India is sitting on a massive solar reservoir of 10,830 GW, nearly 15 times the country's earlier estimated potential of 748 GW. The report, Reassessment of Solar Potential in India: A Macro-Level Study, re-evaluates India’s solar deployment capacity across conventional and unconventional land-use categories.
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