News Update

Asia's significance and contribution to global issues of energy, climate change and sustainable development has been steadily growing. The update highlights some of the major news stories from various Asian countries offering an overview of the issues, prospects and challenges in the region.

 

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18 October 2012 4000 to 5000 MW new geothermal for Indonesia by 2015 Clean Technica
18 October 2012 India to invite private firms to build strategic crude oil reserves Mint
16 October 2012 Malaysia: Push for liquefied natural gas Oxford Business Group
15 October 2012 Sri Lanka hikes renewable energy tariffs by over 20-per cent Lanka Business Online
11 October 2012 Malaysia wants over 5 per cent renewable energy by 2015 Bikya Masr
9 October 2012 MNRE targets 45,000 sq m of solar collectors, identifies five user industries The Hindu Business Line
5 October 2012 TERI to light up rural lives in Pakistan; promote bilateral peace India Education Dairy
2 October 2012 24.9 GW of renewable energy capacity for Japan by 2016? Clean Technica
30 September 2012 Solar, windmill research project to be launched by Virginia Tech in India Newstrack India

 
India Inc expands its green footprint
The Financial Express, 5 June 2011

In an attempt to attract customers and also show their concern for the environment, India Inc is going green by constructing environment-friendly buildings and registering for green rating for their buildings. A green building is one which uses less energy, water and natural resources, creates less waste and is healthier for the people living inside compared to a standard building. Energy savings happen to the extent of 30-40% right from day one besides enhanced indoor air quality, higher productivity of occupants, potable water saving to the tune of 20-30% and enhanced day light and ventilation.  Read full story...