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India to continue rooftop PV subsidy despite budget cutsBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 7, 2014
India’s Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has said it is to continue to subsidise rooftop solar. The announcement on 26 June is one of the first moves regarding solar energy by the newly elected government of India. MNRE said it would continue its... Read more.. |
Apex CoVantage Expands Smart Grid Services To IndiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 7, 2014
Apex CoVantage, a global provider of Smart Grid technology and services, is extending its outreach to India through the deployment of Advanced Meter Reading (AMR/AMI) pilots with utilities. With more than seven million meters being installed worldwide, Apex CoVantage is an... Read more.. |
Toshiba Tec Announces "Unique Differentiations" as a Three-Year Growth StrategyBy : Sustainability ..., Jul 3, 2014
TOSHIBA TEC (TOKYO:6588) has announced “Unique Differentiations”, as its 2014–2016 global business strategy for the Printing Solutions Business with enhanced focus on both vertical solutions and Eco solutions. Driven by the newly launched global brand Together... Read more.. |
Units found violating pollution norms may lose power supplyBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 30, 2014
Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB) would soon initiate action against the 70 industrial units that were found flouting environmental norms during raids on their premises on Wednesday. The board would start action from next week that could include snapping electricity... Read more.. Subject Tags: PPCB Ravinder Singh , Social Issues |
Gujarat-China bonhomie on display at Vadodara eventBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 30, 2014
The formal inauguration of a Rs 1,000-crore plant of TBEA Energy (India) Limited, a Chinese transformer manufacturing company located nearly 30 km from Vadodara, by Chief Minister, Anandi Patel on Saturday, became an event to celebrate India-China... Read more.. Subject Tags: Social Issues , Technology |
Japan, ADB Announce Fund to Promote Low-Carbon Technologies in AsiaBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 26, 2014
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced today the establishment of a new trust fund to support the adoption of advanced low-carbon technologies in its developing member countries (DMCs), with a grant of 1.8 billion (about $17.65 million) from the Government of Japan.... Read more.. |
Doctors lack tools to discuss toxic exposures with pregnant patients: surveyBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 26, 2014
Obstetricians recognize that exposure to chemicals and metals can affect a pregnancy, but said in a new survey that they face barriers to counseling patients about environmental hazards. The first of its kind study found that U.S. obstetricians and gynecologists feel... Read more.. |
UN enlists legal help to crack down on environmental crimeBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 23, 2014
The United Nations will seek ways to toughen environmental laws this week to crack down on everything from illegal trade in wildlife to mercury poisoning and hazardous waste. The U.N. Environment Assembly (UNEA), a new forum of all nations including environment... Read more.. |
Infuse Ventures, Intellecap Impact Investment Network invest Rs 3 crore in solar startup Surya PowerBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 19, 2014
Intellecap Impact Investment Network (I3N) and Infuse Ventures have invested $500,000, or Rs 3 crore, in Coimbatore-based solar-agriculture startup Surya Power Magic. I3N, which is an angel network investing in social enterprises, saw members including solar panel... Read more.. |
BEE to set new energy ratings for premium ACs & refrigeratorsBy : Sustainability ..., Jun 17, 2014
Bureau of Energy Efficiency is set to announce new ratings on energy savings for high-end air-conditioners and refrigerators which, according to manufacturers, will perk up the market for premium products even if it leads to a 10-15 % price hike. Leading white goods... Read more.. Subject Tags: energy , Social Issues |