India’s Consumption Trends in January Sign of Economic Growth: RK Singh Updated On Mon, Feb 8th, 2021 by Saurenergy Asserting that the Union Budget 2021-22 will pave the way for comprehensive growth in the economy, Union Power Minister RK Singh has said that country’s energy consumption reached an all-time high of 1.89 million gigawatts in January and this is an indication that India’s economy is on a path of growth. “In October 2020, the country’s energy consumption increased by […] Read more
EESL to Implement Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Projects for Coal India Updated On Fri, Feb 5th, 2021 by Saurenergy EESL has signed an MoU with Coal India Limited (CIL) to execute energy efficiency and clean energy projects for CIL and subsidiaries. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) under the Ministry of Power, has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Coal India Limited […] Read more
Loans Worth Rs 1.25 Lakh Cr so far Under Discoms Liquidity Package Updated On Wed, Feb 3rd, 2021 by Saurenergy Loans worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore have been sanctioned so far by PFC and REC Ltd under the liquidity package for stressed power Discoms Loans worth nearly Rs 1.25 lakh crore have been sanctioned so far by state-owned non-banking finance firms Power Finance Corporation (PFC) and REC Ltd under the liquidity package for stressed power distribution […] Read more
EESL Ties up with Bihar Utilities to Install 2.34 Mn Smart Prepaid Meters in the State Updated On Tue, Feb 2nd, 2021 by Saurenergy EESL has signed agreements with two Bihar utilities for the installation of 2.34 million smart prepaid meters in the state, under its Smart Meter National Programme. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture under the Ministry of Power, has signed agreements with South Bihar Power Distribution Company Limited (SBPDCL) and North Bihar Power Distribution […] Read more
Electric Buses Start Off In Andaman, Supporting Emissions Clean Up Updated On Wed, Jan 27th, 2021 by Saurenergy The Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands flagged-off a fleet of 14 electric buses on Republic Day. The project for 40 electric buses is being executed by National Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN Limited), a 100 percent subsidiary of NTPC Limited, a PSU under Ministry of Power, Government of […] Read more
Racold Wins ‘Most Energy Efficient Appliance of the Year 2020’ Award From BEE Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy Bureau of Energy Efficiency recognizes Racold under electric storage water heater category Racold, India’s largest provider of water heating solutions, has added yet another milestone to its credit by bagging the ‘Most Energy Efficient Appliance of the Year 2020’ BEE award in the electric storage water heater category. With this win, Racold sets a new […] Read more
EPTA Seeking Resolution of RoW for RE Evacuation Projects in Gujarat Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy The EPTA wants timely government intervention for securing RoW resolution so that transmission projects for the evacuation of RE power in Gujarat can resume development at the earliest The Government of India has set a target for establishing 175 GW renewable capacity in the country by 2022 which includes 100 GW of solar and 60 […] Read more
Bengal Finally Opens Up Net Metering For Homes, With 5 KW Limit Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy West Bengal, a perennial laggard on the renewable energy front, and a huge defender of coal fired energy to boot, has finally started taking its first tentative steps towards more renewable energy. The West Bengal Electricity Regulatory Commission (WBERC) has finally allowed net metering for individual households from 1 KW, upto a limit of 5 […] Read more
EESL, NIIF JV ‘Intellismart’ to Develop Digital Platform for Distribution Sector Updated On Mon, Jan 18th, 2021 by Saurenergy IntelliSmart, a JV of EESL & NIIF has committed to developing a digital platform for value-added services in the distribution & power sector IntelliSmart Infrastructure Private Limited, a JV of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and National Investment & Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) has committed to developing a digital platform for value added services in the […] Read more
