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Budget announces new policy for energy transition pathways, climate taxonomy
23 Jul 2024
| Mint
A day after the economic survey for FY25 tabled in the Parliament called for a more balanced approach to climate change and stressed on nearer-term goals for human welfare, Finance Minister Ms Nirmala Sitharaman in her budget speech said that the government will roll out policy document on "appropriate energy transition pathways that balance the imperatives of employment, growth and environmental sustainability".
Read moreGlobal woes of offshore wind projects will not stall India’s plans: TERI's Shirish Garud
19 Jul 2024
| The Economic Times
Offshore wind energy can generate a lot of power and this segment is on the rise in India. The government is building infrastructure and funding these projects, says Mr Shirish S Garud, Consultant at The Energy and Resources Institute.
Read moreREconnect Summit- '24: Empowering India’s Solar Rooftop Potential
19 Jul 2024
| Energetica India
REconnect Summit-'24 highlighted the benefits of solar rooftops, discussing economic models, financing, and grassroots development. Experts emphasised overcoming challenges to boost solar adoption across India’s urban and rural areas. Solar rooftop installations have proven to be a boon, not only slashing electricity bills but also fostering environmental sustainability and enhancing energy independence by generating power at the point of use. To further promote solar rooftop technology
Read moreHow Electric Cooking Can Help Indian Families Transition To Cleaner Fuels
19 Jul 2024
| IndiaSpend
There are several factors such as consumer perception and levels of awareness that affect the choice of cooking fuel. With changing times and fast-paced lives, there is a preference for fast cooking methods, generally requiring two-pot cooking, and this is where LPG becomes more accepted as it is a proven technology and has been around for decades, says Mr Akif Farooqui, Manager Projects, Social Transformation and CSR Division, TERI.
Read moreBudget 2024 expectations: Power sector decarbonisation hinges on renewables
18 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
Budget 2024 expectations: For India to achieve its net-zero goal, the power sector will have to play a pivotal role as it is a significant contributor to emissions. According to The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) estimates, power generation accounted for ~45% of the country’s annual CO2 emissions, largely because coal-based generation continued to comprise 74% of overall power generation as of fiscal 2024. That is the reason the government's agenda has been driven by power
Read moreUP govt to bolster income of farmers through ‘carbon finance’
15 Jul 2024
| The Statesman
In a remarkable initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government is boosting farmers’ incomes through ‘carbon finance,’ encouraging them to participate in this plantation drive. The state is set to break records by planting 36.50 crore saplings on July 20. As part of the Centre’s ambitious goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, farmers will gain additional income from carbon credits by planting fast-growing trees such as Poplar, Melia, Dubia, and Semal. These carbon credits will be
Read moreBudget 2024: Import duty on renewable sector components a double-edged sword, need gradual transition, say experts
11 Jul 2024
| The Economic Times
Citing the Prime Minister's announcement in Glasgow at COP26 that India would have 500GW of fossil fuel-free energy generation capacity by 2030, Mr Ajay Shankar, Distinguished Fellow, TERI, noted that most of this capacity has to come from renewables, and renewables now need storage. An announcement of a steep rise in annual capacity addition of renewables along with storage and ensuring provision of necessary green finance for this purpose would send the right signals.
Read more211cr projects approved for Clean Ganga mission
09 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
The study to be conducted by a consortium of institutions, including IIT Roorkee, IIT-BHU, TERI and Hokkaido University, under the Namami Gange programme, aims to assess the temporary impact of population on sewage infrastructure and river water quality and to develop better strategies for future collective projects along riverbanks.
Read moreAaranyak-TERI holds capacity building training for grassroot leaders in Kohora
04 Jul 2024
| The Shillong Times
A two-day workshop on participatory mapping for grassroot leaders for implementation of seventh operational phase of GEF small grants was organised collaboratively by TERI (The Energy and Resource Institute) and region's premier biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak recently. The workshop was organised during June 27-28 at the Community Resource Centre, Chandrasing Rongpi Memorial High School, Chandrasing Rongpi of Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape in Assam. A diverse group of 10
Read moreTERI, GCCI to target zero emissions by ’70
04 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) have signed a MoU to build a sustainable roadmap for Goa to achieve net zero emissions by 2070. GCCI president Mr Shrinivas Dempo, on the 50-year celebrations of TERI, stated GCCI has been inclusively working on the sustainable development of Goa with the roadmap of 2047. Chief Minister of Goa Mr Pramod Sawant said that TERI has equipped policymakers, businesses, and communities with tools to
Read moreMust conserve 20% of water for future: WRD
04 Jul 2024
| The Times of India
The chief engineer of the water resources department (WRD), Mr Pramod Badami, said that to ensure sufficiency for Goa in the future, the state must start conserving 20% of the water available in the state. Mr Badami said The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) should carry out a study on the water usage patterns in Goa at present.
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