India unviels energy efficiency trading scheme

Our PM has launced this scheme with an intention to reduce consumption by 5% annualy b 2015.

The national mission on enhanced energy efficiency will introduce a "Performa - Achieve - Trade" (PAT) mechanism that would assign energy efficiency targets to the country's most energy intensive industries.

The plan also include setting up of two funds to support energy efficiency products. This mission will be implemented by BEE which will have initial budget of over $60 million including seed capital for two funds

To read more download the following document from the prime minister's website

http://pmindia.nic.in/Climate%20Change.doc

also read news as reported by various newspapers

Times of India - Aug 25,2009

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/news/india/New-climate-plan-targets-5-energy-saving-by-2015/articleshow/4930826.cms

Hindu Business Line - Aug 25,2009

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2009/08/25/stories/2009082552291500.htm

TAX SOPS for energy efficient products

See a news article from Live Mint.

It says that various states are planning to purchase only star rated parts and Ministry of Power will make it mandatory to procure only energy efficient products starting Jan 1,2010.

http://www.livemint.com/2009/06/19233043/Tax-sops-in-budget-for-8216.html

Green Life Smart Life

This is a green home building project which demonstrates how home owners can make smart decisions which benifits their families

http://www.greenlifesmartlife.com/

Green Homes For a Sustainable Tomorrow(ET, June 4,2009)

A news articles in ET says that

More than being a buzzword, building 'Green Homes' have become a necessity today and real estate sector is slowly waking up to the potential of carbon credit trading.

Read the complete article here

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Markets/Real-Estate/News-/Green-homes-For-a-sustainable-tomorrow/articleshow/4614869.cms

There are few more news aricles related to builders offering green homes

Satyavani secures PE Funds for green home projects

http://www.blonnet.com/2008/01/18/stories/2008011851492300.htm

Central India's first IGBC certified green home project

http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/6049

India Green Home Market Potential Set at USD 15 Billion by 2012

http://www.domain-b.com/environment/20080929_indian_green_homes.html

SMC Plans green homes to counter global warming

http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report_smc-plans-green-homes-to-counter-ravages-of-global-warming-in-surat_1252494

Reports on Energy Efficency in Govt Deptts by TUV SUD for BEE

In April 2008, TUV SUD submitted a report for BEE indicating state of energy efficiency in various municipalities.

This report covers urban local bodies in 171 cities of 23 states and covering app 10 % of Indian Population.

The complete report is available here

http://www.energymanagertraining.com/DSM/MuDSM/SurveyReport_28May2008.pdf

A summary of reports says that only 1.5% of building and 7% of street lights are covered by energy efficiency initiatives