Energy Conservation

Energy Conservation Act Q. Energy Conservation Act Considering the vast potential of energy savings and benefits of energy efficiency, the government of India enacted the energy conservation act, 2001. The act provides for the legal framework, institutions arrangement and a regulatory mechanism at the central and state level to embark up on energy efficiency drive … Read more

 STAR LABELLING : Needs and its benefits The purchase of any electrical equipment is largely driven by cost of owing the appliance (paid at the time of purchase) and we tend to overlook cost of using the appliance (paid in installments in the electricity bill).  This may at times land us in purchasing something that … Read more

Relevant Clauses of Energy Conservation Act 2001  The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the LokSabha on March 8, 2010. It amends the Energy Conservation Act 2001 The Energy Conservation Act empowers the government to specify norms and standards of energy efficiency to be followed by different industries (who are specified in a schedule … Read more

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)and its Role  The mission of Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to institutionalize energy efficiency services, enable delivery mechanisms in the country and provide leadership to energy efficiency in all sectors of economy. The primary objective would be to reduce energy intensity in the Indian Economy. The general superintendence, directions and … Read more

National Scenario (India’s Global Energy Scenario) Our nation ‘India’ has an huge amount of coal reserves up to 60,000/- million tonnes. This is sufficient for our country upto further 200 to 220 years. If compared with other countries in the world it is 6  to 7 % of the world’s reserve. How long this reserve … Read more

Other Energy Conservation Techniques  The other few energy conservation techniques may surprise you. While there are practical methods such as (1) insulation, (2) changing light sources, (3) using alternate fuels and (4) carpooling rather than walking understand the 6 core techniques beneath them will show you more about what to do in life. Six Core … Read more

Practical Methods of Energy Conservation (Energy Conservation Techniques) Below are ten energy conservation techniques that can help you to reduce your overall carbon footprint and save money in the long run. Install CFL Lights : Try replacing incandescent bulbs in your home with CFL bulbs. CFL bulbs cost more upfront but last 12 times longer … Read more

Energy Demand and Supply Energy demand is the term used to describe the consumption of energy by human activity. It drives the whole energy system, influencing the total amount of energy used, the location of, and types of fuel used in, the energy supply system, and the characteristics of the end use technologies that consume … Read more

Commercial Energy and Non-commercial Energy  (a) Commercial Energy The energy sources that are available in the market for a definite price are known as commercial energy. By far the most important forms of commercial energy are electricity, coal and refined petroleum products. Commercial energy forms the basis of industrial, agricultural, transport and commercial development in … Read more