Energy Efficiency in India
The Power Minister, R.K. Singh, recently announced the Electricity (Rights of Consumers) Rules, 2020.
The rules lay down uniform performance standards for power distribution companies (discoms) and make them liable to compensate consumers in case of violations.
The well-intentioned rules come at a time when Indian discoms are struggling to manage their finances.
This is partly linked to drop in payment rates, as consumers are struggling to pay their bill
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices raised for the 4th time
What is Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF)?
ATF is Kerosene-based fuel used for powering jet and turboprop engine aircraft.
ATF doesn’t come under the GST (Goods and Services Tax) regime.
States charge ~30% in sales tax on ATF on top of Excise duty of Center.
What is the news?
Jet fuel, or ATF, price on Saturday was hiked by 3% — the fourth increase in two months — on firming international oil pric
Compressed Biogas and SATAT
About Biogas
Energy is produced from organic waste. Converted into energy by direct combustion or by conversion of such wastages into alcohol, methane, or other storage fuels.
Bio-gas is produced naturally through the process of anaerobic decomposition from waste and bio-mass sources like agriculture residue, cattle dung, municipal solid waste, farms, gardens, kitchen waste, night soil waste, sugarcane pres
Energy Efficiency Schemes in India
The Ministry of Power is implementing measures to save energy with an objective to reduce CO2 emission levels in the environment from industries, establishments and by using equipment/ appliances.
In this regard, Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme is a key programme for large industries and establishments.
Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme
This scheme aims to enhance the cost-effectiveness of energy savings by upgrading techn
Initiatives for Energy Efficiency in India
The Ministry of Power is implementing measures to save energy with an objective to reduce CO2 emission levels in the environment from industries, establishments and by using equipment/ appliances.
In this regard, Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme is a key programme for large industries and establishments.
Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme
This scheme aims to enhance the cost-effectiveness of energy savings by upgradi
SATAT initiative
About Biogas
Energy produced from organic waste. Converted into energy by direct combustion or by conversion of such wastages into alcohol, methane, or other storage fuels.
Bio-gas is produced naturally through process of anaerobic decomposition from waste and bio-mass sources like agriculture residue, cattle dung, municipal solid waste, farms, gardens, kitchen waste, night soil waste, sugarcane press mud, sewag