Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) was formed in 2008 as a not-for-profit society with the vision and financial support provided by various proactive energy efficiency equipment and services companies- Conzerv Systems Pvt Ltd (CSPL – since acquired by Schneider-Electric India in 2009), Schneider Electric, Thermax Limited, Grundfos Pumps India and Development Enviroenergy Services Ltd, and other practitioners and energy service companies to create a platform for the private sector to engage with government and help create an energy services market in India.

USAID/ECO-III project partners, International Resources Group, with support from Alliance to Save Energy provided strategic guidance and support to develop and implement AEEE’s Vision and Mission. They also helped in the launch of the initial set of activities and programmes. During its formative years it’s initial days, AEEE was supported by a number of energy efficiency equipment manufacturers and services providers with a focus on business enablement.

Over the years, AEEE has continuously strived to foster a culture of energy efficiency in India through supporting policy implementation, business enablement, and knowledge products. In the recent years, AEEE has joined forces with major foundations, bilateral and multilateral agencies, and peer organizations that have helped AEEE establish itself as a credible and effective platform in the field of energy efficiency in India.

Our Founders

Hema Hattangady

Hema Hattangady was one of the Founders and first Chairperson of AEEE. She was the Vice-Chairperson and CEO of Conzerv Systems Pvt. Ltd. (later acquired by Schneider Electric India). Hema formulated the initial vision, engaged and lined up the support...
Ranganath

Ranganath N. Krishna

Ranganath N. Krishna is currently, Grundfos Water Ambassador at Grundfos Pumps India Private Ltd. and has served as the MD of Grundfos Pumps India Pvt. Ltd. He was also the second chairperson of AEEE. He significantly contributed in building up the...

S. Padmanaban

S. Padmanaban is an enthusiast, advocate, writer, designer and planner devoted to sustainable development and energy conservation. At various periods of his career, he has been with the World Bank, USAID and agencies of the Govt. of India. He is...

Shishir Joshipura

Shishir Joshipura, previously, Executive Vice President, Thermax Ltd., MD of SKF India Limited, and currently MD & CEO of Praj Industries has provided the vast experience of Thermax as a global player in energy and environment services and technology industry...
G C Datta Roy

G. C. Datta Roy

Dr. G. C. Datta Roy was the founder CEO and Advisor of DESL and helped it to become one of the most respected energy consulting firms in the country, with project executions in over 25 countries. (more…)

Koshy Cherail

Koshy Cherail worked as the chief facilitator with the Core Team of CEOs and partner organisations and a founder during the incorporation of AEEE in 2008. He was the President of the AEEE Secretariat from 2008 to 2017 and played...

Satish Kumar, Ph.D. and LEED Fellow

President and Executive Director

Dr Satish Kumar serves as the President and Executive Director of the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). Prior to AEEE, he was the Energy Efficiency Ambassador and led the Energy Management business at the Schneider Electric India, a...