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 […]
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Curating 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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