(This is the second instalment of a two-part series.) What If We Could Sell Efficiency Like Energy? Here’s an idea: what if every unit of energy saved could be measured, valued, and traded – just like electricity itself? Right now, energy markets only reward production. We buy and sell power […]
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The Energy Efficiency Paradox: Why We Ignore the Most Powerful Solution
(This is the first instalment of a two-part series.) The Unseen Energy Revolution Every time you flip a switch, power surges through miles of wires from power plants, through substations, and into your home or office. We marvel at the scale of this infrastructure—the turbines spinning in the wind, the […]
Read moreNavigating India’s Evolving ESG Landscape: Compliance, Risks, and Opportunities for MSMEs
The importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) compliance is rapidly increasing for businesses in India, driven by evolving regulations and growing awareness of sustainability. For Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), this shift presents both challenges and opportunities. This guest post by experts from King Stubb & Kasiva explores […]
Read moreICAP Implementation : Initiatives & Learnings from Kerala
In an alarming indicator of the intensifying climate crisis, July 2023 has been declared the hottest month ever recorded by the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. In India, an intense heatwave swept through the north of the country in May, with temperatures climbing to a record 49.2C (120.5F) in […]
Read moreCurating new narratives to inspire action on energy efficiency
In the quest for a sustainable future, energy efficiency has emerged as the foremost driver of change. However, despite its recognition as the “first fuel,” significant untapped opportunities for energy efficiency remain across all sectors. While the discourse on energy transition predominantly revolves around decarbonizing the electricity supply sector with […]
Read moreBehavioural Nudge for Energy Efficiency in India
By Gurpreet K Bhatia, Partnerships and Communications Professional We are living in the COVID-19 era that jolted us to redefine the word ‘normal’. It has affected each of us differently, forcing us to think about the future of this planet, the very existence of humankind, and how climate change is […]
Read moreChallenges to operationalizing resource and energy efficiency during household construction
By Pallavi Sharma, an independent sustainability practitioner/ researcher working in India. Sustainable development or resource efficiency may or may not have become parlance to a common house owner interested in or pursuing home construction. However, efficiency is understood as the quality of performing to the maximum within the least time, […]
Read moreRole of civil society organisations (CSOs) in enabling the transition to electric vehicles
By Chetna Nagpal and Ruchir Shukla, Shakti Sustainable Energy Foundation India needs to rapidly develop its electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem to reduce rising air pollution, debilitating fuel import bills and burgeoning carbon emissions. These are the three imperatives for the Government of India’s push for EVs. While the Central Government […]
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