1.Will the National Infrastructure Pipeline plan work?

While the government has outlined a $5 trillion economy plan, challenges and hindrances continue to plague infrastructure development.

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2.NHPC signs MoU with Assam to develop 2 GW hydroelectric project

In a bid to develop the Subansiri lower hydroelectric project, the Government of Assam and the National Hydro Power Corporation (NHPC) have come together to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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3.Modi dedicates 220 kV Ladakh transmission line to the nation

In order to ensure a quality power supply to Ladakh throughout the year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly dedicated the 220 kV Srinagar-Alusteng-Drass-Kargil-Leh transmission system to the nation

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4.EESL acquires UK-based Trigeneration market leader Edina

Energy Efficiency Services (EESL), a JV of four national public sector enterprises under administrative control of Ministry of Power, Government of India, has announced its acquisition of Edina, a leading supplier, installer and maintenance provider for combined heat and power (CHP), gas, and diesel power generation solutions in the UK

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5.It is in our own interest that we incorporate resource efficiencies into our planning process, says Sanjay Seth, TERI

With a mission to attain a cleaner and sustainable future, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), along with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India (GoI), established Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council to promote the development of green buildings and habitats in India.

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6.57 Inter Regional Power Transmission projects worth Rs 7,268 crore sanctioned under PSDF scheme

Fifty-seven inter regional power transmission projects worth Rs 7,268 crore have been sanctioned under the Power System Development Fund (PSDF) scheme. The total inter regional transmission capacity, according to the Ministry of Power, stands at 63,650 MW.

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7.Centre approves Rs 8,054 cr to strengthen power infra in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir has received Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal’s nod nod to a grant of Rs 8054 crore for strengthening Transmission and Distribution components, without which the target of ‘Power Force All’ by 2019 cannot be completed.

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8.The maximum potential for saving electricity is in buildings

With the ever-increasing requirement of energy and power shortages in our country, came the need to identify a solution, which would work towards utilising power efficiently and saving energy.

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9.ExxonMobil participates at CII’s multi-city workshops on ‘Enhanced Energy Efficiency in Industrial Lubrication’

ExxonMobil Lubricants, a wholly-owned affiliate of Exxon Mobil Corporation, was present as an eminent industry speaker at these state level workshops organised by CII in cities like Jaipur, Bhubaneshwar, Ahmedabad, Pune, Mumbai and Vapi.

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