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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28 January 2011 Pakistan, ADB ink US $242 million to improve power distribution system Associated Press of Pakistan
27 January 2011 China: Fuel reserve project moves into new phase China Daily
27 January 2011 India: Eight sectors to pump Rs300 billion into green technology The Indian Express
27 January 2011 NTPC eyes Maldives for solar energy generation news Media Syndicate
25 January 2011 Indonesia offers sops to ADAG for coal mining The Economic Times
25 January 2011 R-Power to invest $5billion in Indonesia The Times of India
23 January 2011 Pakistan: IPDF, GIZ ink MoU for promotion of renewable energy Daily Times
21 January 2011 Bangladesh: Rahimafrooz to assemble solar panels soon Financial Express
21 January 2011 China: 12m barrels of oil added to reserves in '10 China Daily

 
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. Green rating takes into account the Energy Conservation Building Code, which is aimed at improving the energy demand of new building and large commercial complexes while providing incentives to retool existing buildings. Besides IGBC, green ratings are also offered by Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment or Griha, which is currently evaluating 108 projects and has rated six buildings so far.  Read full story...