In this edition

• Sector Threshold for Industrial Sectors

Under NMEEE's PAT Scheme
• 1.5 C Target
• 14th Clean Energy Ministerial & 8th
Mission Innovation (CEM-14/MI-8)
• Energy Conservation Guidelines: Textile
PTC India Limited Industry
PMA for SDAs of North Zone • Carbon Credits Trading Scheme (CCTS)
• Hydrogen Application in the Cement
DoE HP, HAREDA, JREDA, UPNEDA,
Industry: A Promising Pathway to
EE&REM, PDD J&K, UREDA, PEDA
Decarbonization
 CONTENTS
1. PAT Scheme Overview 04
1.1 Sector Threshold for Industrial Sectors Under NMEEE's PAT 06
Scheme
2 Global Environment – Energy Highlights
2.1 1.5 C Target 08
2.2 Energy Transition Index (ETI), 2023 08
2.3 US Government Considers Solar Geo-Engineering (SGE) to 10
Counter Global Warming: Report
2.4 Global Tropical Primary Forest Cover continued to decline 10
unabated in 2022: World Resources Institute (WRI)
2.5 IEA Report: Global Methane Tracker 2023 11
2.6 Hygroelectricity 11
2.7 World Environment Day (WED), 2023 12
2.8 UN Report on Plastic Pollution 12
2.9 Subsidies And Climate Change 13
3 National Energy Highlights
3.1 Decarbonisation Of Indian Economy 14
3.2 Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) 15
3.3 Coal Based Thermal Power Plants Emission Norms Compliance 16
3.4 Gas Based Economy 16
3.5 Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023 18
3.6 Roadmap for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem in India 19
by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
3.7 India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED) 21
3.8 National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery 22
Storage
3.9 Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition 22
(RECEIC) launched by MoEFCC
3.10 The Cooling Web: Guidance Document by Centre for Science and 23
Environment (CSE)
3.11 14th Clean Energy Ministerial & 8th Mission Innovation (CEM- 24
14/MI-8) 19th – 22nd July 2023, Goa, India
3.12 Additional Measures to Improve Financial Health of DISCOMS 25
3.13 Draft Green Credit Programme (GCP) Implementation Rules 25
2023
4 Energy Conservation Guidelines: Textile Industry 27
5 Hydrogen Application in the Cement Industry: A Promising Pathway to 35
Decarbonization
6 Demonstration of Energy Efficiency Projects (DEEP) 38
7 BEE’s Facilitation Centre 41
8 Partial Risk Sharing Facility (PRSF) for Energy Efficiency 42
9 Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in NEWS 44
10 NEWS Highlights: PTC India Limited 50
 PAT SCHEME
Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) is the flagship programme under Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the aegis
of Ministry of Power (MoP). PAT scheme aims at reducing Specific Energy Consumption (SEC) i.e. energy use per unit
of production for Designated Consumers (DCs) in energy intensive sectors, with an associated market mechanism to
enhance the cost effectiveness through certification of excess energy saving which can be traded. The excess energy
savings are converted into tradable instruments called Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts) that are traded at the
Power Exchanges. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is the market regulator for trading of ESCerts and
Power System Operation Corporation Limited (POSOCO) is entrusted with the responsibility of the Registry. PAT
Scheme is implemented in cycles of 3 years each where the DCs are assigned SEC reduction targets. Upon verification
of their performance in the assessment year by third party verifying agencies, the issuance or obligation to purchase
ESCerts is carried out by BEE after scrutiny of the performance.

PAT Cycle I (2012-13 to 2014-15):

PAT Cycle I aimed at reducing the SEC of 478 Designated Consumers in 8 sectors viz. Aluminum, Cement, Chlor- Alkali,
Fertilizer, Iron & Steel, Paper & Pulp, Thermal Power Plant and Textile. Implementation of the first cycle of PAT had
resulted in energy savings of 8.67 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE) and translating into emission reduction of
about 31 million tonnes of CO2.

PAT Cycle II (2016-17 to 2018-19):

Under this cycle, SEC reduction targets were notified to 621 DCs from 11 energy intensive sectors (eight sectors and
three new sectors namely Refineries, Railways and DISCOMs). Implementation of PAT cycle -II has resulted into total
energy savings of about 14.08 MTOE translating into avoiding emission reduction of 66.01 million tonne of CO2.
PAT Cycle III (2017-18 to 2019-20):
PAT cycle-III commenced with effect from 1st April 2017 after the decision of notifying PAT scheme on a rolling basis
was taken. PAT cycle -III aimed to achieve an overall energy consumption reduction of 1.06 MTOE for which targets
were notified to 116 Designated Consumers from six sectors viz. Thermal Power Plant, Cement, Aluminium, Pulp &
Paper, Iron & Steel and Textile. PAT Cycle –III was completed on 31st March 2020 and implementation of this cycle
has resulted in energy savings of 1.745 MTOE.

PAT Cycle IV (2018-19 to 2020-21):

PAT cycle –IV commenced with effect from 1st April 2018. A total of 106 DCs with an estimated energy consumption
reduction target of 0.6998 million tonnes of oil equivalent were notified. These DCs were from 8 sectors consisting of
6 existing sectors of PAT cycle -I and two new sectors namely Petrochemicals and Commercial Buildings (Hotels). The
assessment year of these DCs was April –July 2021 which was affected by the outbreak of the Pandemic due to
COVID19 and thus was extended to April –July 2022 vide notification S.O. 3510 (E) dated 27th August 2021.

PAT Cycle V (2019-2020 to 2021-22):

PAT cycle –V commenced with effect from 1st April 2019. Under PAT cycle – V, 110 DCs from the existing sectors of
PAT i.e. Aluminum, Cement, Chlor-Alkali, Commercial Buildings (Hotels), Iron & Steel, Pulp & Paper, Textile and
Thermal Power Plant were notified. The estimated energy consumption of these DCs is 15.244 MTOE and it is targeted
to get a total energy savings of 0.5130 MTOE.

PAT Cycle VI (2020-21 to 2022-23):

PAT Cycle-VI commenced with effect from 1st April 2020. Under PAT Cycle-VI, 135 DCs from six sectors, i.e. Cement,
Commercial buildings (hotels), Iron and Steel, Petroleum Refinery, Pulp and Paper and Textiles, were notified. With
implementation of PAT cycle–VI, it is expected to achieve a total energy savings of 1.277 MTOE. These 135 DCs are
under process of implementation of various energy efficiency measures to meet their notified targets.

PAT Cycle VII (2022-23 to 2024-25):

PAT cycle –VII has been notified in October 2021 for the period 2022-23 to 2024-25 wherein 509 DCs have been
notified with overall energy saving target of 6.627 MTOE.

PAT Cycle VIII (2022-23 to 2024-25):

PAT cycle –VII has been notified on 27th June 2023 for the period 2023-24 to 2025-26 wherein 138 DCs have been
notified.
 Sector Threshold for Industrial Sectors Under NMEEE's PAT Scheme
Minimum Annual Energy Consumption
Sectors Sub-Sector [Threshold] in Metric Tonne of Oil
Equivalent (toe)
Thermal Power Plant 30,000
Fertilizer 30,000
Integrated Units 30,000
Cement
Grinding Units 10,000
Iron & Steel 20,000
Chlor-Alkali 12,000
Aluminium 7,500
(a) All Zonal Railways (Traction) 70,000
(b) Workshops 750
Railways
(c) Railway Production Unit All 8 production units
(d) Diesel loco shed in each zonal railway 30,000
Textile 3,000
Paper & Pulp 7,500
Pertoleum Refinery 90,000
All distribution licensee or those
Electricity Distribution entities having issued distribution
Companies (DISCOMs) licensee by State/Joint Electricity
Regulatory Commission
Commercial Buildings or 1. Hotels 500
Establishments 2. Airports 500
Petrochemical Gas Crackers, Naphtha Crackers & both 1,00,000
1. Fibre Intermediates 50,000
2. Polymers 10,000
3. Detergent intermediates 9,000
Petrochemical
4. Performance Plastics 3,000
Manufacturing units
5. Other Petrochemical Products 6,000
6. Synthetic Rubbers 15,000
7. Aromatics 20,000
Sugar White, Brown & Liquid Sugar 10,000
(i) Alkali Chemical (Soda Ash, Potassium
Hydroxide)
(ii) Inorganic Chemicals;
(iii) Organic Chemicals;
Chemical 3,000
(iv) Pesticides (Technical);
(v) Dyes and Pigments; and
(vi) Pharmaceuticals (Active
Pharmaceutical Ingredient)
vitrified tiles, floor tile, wall tiles and
Ceramics sanitary ware etc. in stoneware, 5000
porcelain and fire bricks.
Glass Glass & its Finished Products 10,000
Zinc Zinc & its Finished Products 20,000
Copper Copper & its Finished Products 10,000
Port Trust 500
Dairy Dairy & its Finished Products 2,500
Automobile Assembly Unit 3,000
Tyre Manufacturer 7,000
Forging 1,500
Foundry 5,000
Refractories Refactory & its Finished Products 3,000
 GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT – ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS
1.5°C TARGET
According to the “Global Annual
to Decadal Climate Update 2023-
2027” and “State of Global
Climate 2022” by WMO the
global average temperature may
rise to 1.5°C by 2027. Under the
2015 Paris Agreement parties
have pledged to limit the average
temperature rise to below 2°C,
while actively aiming for 1.5°C
above pre-industrial levels by
2100. This was endorsed as a
global target by the
Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) in 2018.
The 2°C target was unacceptable
to small island countries as it
implied that their survival was
compromised.
The 1.5°C target is expected to prevent the planet from slipping into further climate crises like frequent and intense
heat waves, droughts, heavy precipitation, rise in sea level, etc.
Key reasons for inability to meet target
Developed countries like the US, Japan, Russia and Canada who are historically responsible for a major chunk of
greenhouse gas emissions have made little progress in meeting their pledges. Build-back measures undertaken to
undo the impact of COVID-19 pandemic are not sustainable.

Energy Transition Index (ETI), 2023

World Economic Forum (WEF), in collaboration with
Accenture, released the report titled “Fostering Effective
Energy Transition 2023” on 28th June 2023. In this report,
Energy Transition Index (ETI) was published. It refers to the
global energy sector’s shift from fossil-based systems of
energy production and consumption (including oil, natural
gas, and coal) to renewable energy (RE) sources like wind and
solar. It is prepared on the three parameters- equity, security,
and sustainable.
Key Findings
• Sweden is placed at the first spot, followed by Norway
and Denmark.
• India has been ranked at 67th place out of 120 countries.
• India & Singapore are the only two countries making
advances in all aspects of energy system performance.
Click here to download report
 Need for Energy Transition in India Challenges in Energy Transition
• High Dependence on Conventional sources: As of
• Reducing emissions and tackle Global warming:
June 2023, the total installed capacity from fossil
Sector-wise, electricity generation is a major
sources in India is more than 50% of the total
contributor in India’s Greenhouse Gases (GHG)
installed capacity.
emissions (contributing around 34 % in total
• Financial constraints: As per some estimates,
emissions in 2019).
cumulative investments of up to 6–8 trillion USD will
• Environmental Impact: Fossil fuel extraction and
be required during 2015–2030 to transform the
combustion have significant negative
current energy systems in India. The recently
environmental impacts, such as air and water
released Low-cost finance for the Energy Transition
pollution, habitat destruction, etc.
Report (by IRENA in close collaboration with the
• Fulfil International Commitments: India needs to
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy) also
accelerate the energy transition in order to fulfil its
highlight the need for an increase in the availability
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and
of lowcost capital in G20 countries and beyond for
Panchamrita Pledge, such as- achieving 50% energy
the energy transition.
from non-fossil fuel resources by 2030, net-zero
• Low Private participation: Private participation is
emissions by 2070, etc.
limited due to low return and high risk, unclear or
• Reduced Energy Dependency/Energy Security:
inconsistent policies and regulations, etc.
India needs to reduce its dependency on energy
• Ensuring Just Transition: Unjust energy transition
imports to overcome issues related to energy
can exacerbate the economic vulnerabilities of
supply chain volatilities. For instance, recent
sectors & workers engaged in fossil supply chains.
economic and geopolitical developments, such as
• Availability of Technology: India still lacks the
the Ukraine crisis, have led to high fuel prices,
capability of manufacturing large-scale low carbon
reducing accessibility of energy.
technologies (LCTs), especially in segments of
• Energy accessibility and affordability: Renewable
offshore wind, hydrogen electrolyzers, energy
power generation technologies, notably solar
storage etc.
photovoltaic and onshore wind power, have
• Inadequate infrastructure such as energy storage
become mature, cost competitive, and can
systems, grid connectivity, transmission networks,
enhance accessibility at different topography.
etc.
 US Government Considers Solar Geo-Engineering (SGE) to Counter Global
Warming: Report
The United States is eyeing a controversial tool to
counter global warming: Solar Radiation
Management (SRM), which involves reflecting a small
fraction of sunlight into space. In a report released
June 30, 2023, the White House stated that public or
private actors could carry out activities such as
injecting aerosols and brightening marine clouds to
reflect more sunlight into space. Solar Geo-
Engineering (SGE) is an umbrella term that describes
methods of reflecting sunlight away from earth to
cool the atmosphere.
Report focuses on two methods of SGE:
• Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI): Releasing
particles of sulfur dioxide into upper atmosphere
to reflect sunlight away from Earth.
• Marine cloud brightening: To improve
reflectivity of certain clouds by injecting sea salt
using ships.
Other proposed methods of SGE include
• High-albedo crops and buildings: Increasing albedo of buildings to reflects more sunlight back to space.
• Ocean mirror: Involves using a fleet of sea vessels to add tiny microbubbles on ocean surface to act as a mirror.
• Cloud thinning: By removing cirrus clouds from atmosphere, their absorption of long wavelength radiations
can be curtailed.
• Space sunshades: Involves sending a fleet of mirrors into orbit in order to reflect away more sunlight from
Earth.
Significance of SGE: Reduce climate impacts such as extreme temperatures, changes in water availability, and
intensity of tropical storms; Create employment opportunities for scientists, engineers etc.

Global Tropical Primary Forest Cover continued to decline unabated in 2022:

World Resources Institute (WRI)
According to a new research by the WRI’s Global Forest Watch, Tropical areas lost 4.1 million hectares of forest
cover resulting in emission of 2.7 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide. The need is to reduce global deforestation by at
least 10% every year to meet the 2030 target (ending deforestation and restoring 350 Mha by 2030). However, the
total global tree cover loss, including primary, secondary, and planted forests, in 2022 declined by 10%.
Primary forests: Mature, natural forests that have remained undisturbed in recent history. They store more carbon
than other forests and are rich sources of biodiversity. Their loss is almost irreversible.
Secondary forest: Forest that grows naturally at the place of primary forest after its deforestation. It is more
homogeneous than a natural forest, with a limited number of species, and usually even aged stands.
Planted forests: Forests predominantly established by planting seedlings or seeds. The trees usually belong to the
same species (whether native or introduced), have the same age.
India lost 43.9 thousand hectares of humid primary forest between 2021 and 2022.
 IEA Report: Global Methane Tracker 2023
Methane is responsible for around 30% of the
rise in global temperatures since the Industrial
Revolution, and rapid and sustained reductions in
methane emissions are key to limiting near-term
global warming and improving air quality. The
energy sector accounts for nearly 40% of
methane emissions from human activity and we
estimate that it was responsible for nearly 135
million tonnes (Mt) of methane emissions in
2022, a slight rise from the amount in 2021. Coal,
oil and natural gas operations are each
responsible for around 40 Mt of emissions and
nearly 5 Mt of leaks from end-use equipment.
Around 10 Mt of emissions comes from the
incomplete combustion of bioenergy, largely
from the traditional use of biomass. The energy
sector is responsible for nearly 40% of total
methane emissions attributable to human
activity, second only to agriculture.
There is a huge opportunity to cut methane emissions from the energy sector. It is estimated that around 70% of
methane emissions from fossil fuel operations could be reduced with existing technology.
• In the oil and gas sector, emissions can be reduced by over 75% by implementing well-known measures such
as leak detection and repair programmes and upgrading leaky equipment.
• In the coal sector, more than half of methane emissions could be cut by making the most of coal mine methane
utilisation, or by flaring or oxidation technologies when energy recovery is not viable.
Under the Net Zero Emissions by 2050 (NZE) Scenario, total methane emissions from fossil fuel operations fall by
around 75% between 2020 and 2030. Policy makers have at their disposal well-established policy tools that have
been demonstrated as effective in driving reductions in these emissions in many contexts, including leak detection
and repair programmes, technology standards and bans on non-emergency flaring and venting.
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HYGROELECTRICITY
Researchers have successfully developed the technology
which can generate electricity from humid air.
Hygroelectricity is proposed as a means to produce
electric power from air by absorbing gaseous or
vaporous water molecules, which are ubiquitous in the
atmosphere. It is a type of renewable energy that has the
potential to be a major source of power in the future.
The key to harvesting electricity from humid air lies in a
tiny device comprising two electrodes and a thin layer of
material filled with nanopores.
These nanopores, each less than 100 nanometres in diameter, allow water molecules from the air to pass through
the device. As these molecules move from an upper chamber to a lower chamber, they interact with the edges of
the nanopores, leading to a buildup of electric charge imbalances between the chambers. This process effectively
transforms the device into a miniature battery, generating continuous electricity. Just as clouds create electrical
charges and give rise to lightning bolts during storms, this revolutionary device converts air humidity into usable
electricity.
Advantages: Versatility, unlike other renewable energy sources such as solar and wind, air humidity is continuously
available, making it a sustainable reservoir of energy.
Challenges: Currently, the fingernail-sized device can only produce electricity equivalent to a fraction of a volt.
Scaling up the technology to meet practical energy demands is a significant hurdle.
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WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY (WED), 2023

World Environment Day 2023 marks the completion of 50 years of its establishment on 5th June, 2023.
WED is observed on 5th June every year since 1973 as part of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
to build awareness to save life on planet Earth.
Every year World Environment Day has a specific host country and a theme. This year host is the West African
country of Côte d’Ivoire, in partnership with the Netherlands with theme ‘Beat Plastic Pollution.’
45th World Environment Day with the same theme was held under the leadership of India.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on occasion of WED 2023 launched two schemes named
i. Amrit Dharohar and
ii. MISHTI (Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes).

UNEP Report on Plastic Pollution

Go circular to end plastic pollution
stated a United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) report.
Report titled ‘Turning off the Tap
How the world can end plastic
pollution and create a circular
economy’ addresses various issues
associated with solution for circular
plastics economy while also
safeguarding livelihoods.
Circular economy is an economic
system where means of production
are organized around reusing and
recycling inputs to facilitate a sustainable and environment friendly mode of production.
Key highlights of report
• Global plastic pollution can reduce by 80 percent by 2040 if market shifts to a circular economy.
• Currently, world produces 430 million metric tonsof plastics each year of which over two-thirds are short-lived
products.
• Plastic could emit 19% of global greenhouse gas emissions allowed under a 1.5°C scenario by 2040 and
production is set to triple by 2060 if ‘business-as-usual’ continues.
Plastic pollution occurs when plastic has gathered in an area and has begun to negatively impact natural
environment and create problems for plants, wildlife, and even the human population.
Benefits from transformed plastics economy: Opportunities for jobs, income and innovation; Reduction in damage
to human health and environment; and Reduction in liabilities, risks and litigation associated with damage from plastic
pollution etc.
Click here to read more
 SUBSIDIES AND CLIMATE CHANGE
According to a recent report by the
World Bank, subsidies don’t help
fight climate change.
Key Highlights of the report:
• Report highlights the negative
consequences of inefficiently
subsidising agriculture, fishing,
and fossil fuel sectors, both
implicitly and explicitly, by
spending trillions of dollars,
exacerbating climate change.
• These subsidies exceed about 8% of global gross domestic product.
• The distribution of subsidies across sectors and countries is highly skewed and uneven.
Effects of subsidies:
• Agriculture subsidies are responsible for the loss of 2.2 million hectares of forest per year - or 14% of global
deforestation.
• Fossil fuel usage, incentivized by subsidies, is a key driver of the 7 million premature deaths each year due to
air pollution.
• Fisheries subsidies, which exceed $35 billion each year, are a key driver of dwindling fish stocks, oversized
fishing fleets, and falling profitability.
 NATIONAL ENERGY HIGHLIGHTS
DECARBONISATION OF INDIAN ECONOMY
The Energy Transition Advisory Committee (ETAC), formed under the direction of the Ministry of Petroleum &
Natural Gas (MoP&NG), has compiled a report ‘The Green Shift: The Low Carbon Transition of India’s Oil & Gas
Sector’ on 24th May 2023. The report focuses on increasing adoption of clean energy solutions such as hydrogen,
biofuel, nuclear, geothermal, tidal in the energy mix of the country.
Decarbonization: It is the term used for removal or reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) output into the atmosphere.
It involves two aspects:
• Reducing the GHG Emission
• Absorbing carbon from the atmosphere
Need for Decarbonisation
• Global Warming: Based on the current policy pathway defined by countries worldwide, the earth is expected
to be 2.7-3.5°C warmer than pre-industrial temperature levels by the end of this century. To successfully meet
the Paris Agreement target for limiting global warming, it is crucial to reduce GHG emissions in the next 8 years
by around 50%.
• Climate Change Risk: India ranked 7th in the world's most affected countries by climate change in 2019. More
than 75% of India’s districts are categorized as hotspots for extreme climate events. Over the last 15 years,
droughts and floods have become increasingly frequent across India, with 13-fold increase in the annual
average number of drought-affected districts and a 4-fold rise in flood events.
• Achieving Net Zero amidst an increase in energy demand: India made the historic announcement of reaching
Net Zero by the year 2070 but there is a need for more energy intake as the Indian economy clocks high growth
rates over coming decades.
India’s Carbon Emissions Profile
Global standing: India is the third
largest aggregate emitter in the
world. Emissions are expected to
grow by 5x if emissions continue
to grow at the historical rate of
5%. India is home to 1/6th of the
world’s population but historically
has accounted for only 3.3% of
cumulative global emissions.
Major sectors: Industrial and
power sectors account for most of
India’s emissions of 2.7 GtCO2e.
Around 1/3rd of emissions come
from steel and cement sectors,
followed by 1/3rd from the power
sector, and the rest from
transportation and other sectors.
Agriculture and allied activities is
another important sector
contributing almost 17% of
emissions.
 CLIMATE FINANCE FOR DECARBONIZATION
Climate Finance Landscape in India
• Major role of domestic sources: 85% of climate finance was from domestic sources like commercial banks,
government budgets and public sector grants. There is a limited foreign capital inflow despite public
commitments from developed countries to provide US$ 100B of climate finance annually to developing
countries.
• High reliance on debt and grants: More than 60% of finance flows were in the form of loans from commercial
banks and multilateral organizations. Government funding was primarily offered via grants.
• Concentrated in the power sector: Climate
funding is majorly towards renewables, with
the power generation sector remaining the
primary recipient with ~80% of funds. Other
low-carbon pathways, such as biofuels & last-
mile technology like Carbon Capture,
Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and green
hydrogen, have yet to receive enough funding.
Adaptation funding was critically underserved,
with less than 10% of overall funds.
• Opposing Realities Affecting India’s green
financing:
➢ Reality – 1: India needs 9 times more
climate finance annually.
➢ Reality – 2: Lack of a bankable pipeline of
projects in India for Investors.

SMALL MODULAR REACTORS (SMRs)

A report on the ‘Role of Small Modular Reactors in the
energy transition’ was released by the NITI Aayog on
16th May 2023. As per the International Atomic Energy
Agency (IAEA), the SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors
with a power generation capacity ranging from less than
30 MWe to 300+ MWe.
• Small: physically a fraction of the size of a
conventional nuclear power reactor.
• Modular: making it possible for systems and
components to be factory-assembled and
transported as a unit to a location for installation.
• Reactors: harnessing nuclear fission to generate heat
to produce energy. Fission occurs when a neutron
slams into a larger atom, forcing it to excite and split
into two smaller atoms—also known as fission
products.
Current status: As of now, two SMR projects have
reached at operational stage globally.
i. Akademik Lomonosov floating power unit in the
Russian Federation.
ii. HTR-PM demonstration SMR in China.
Click here to view the report
 COAL BASED THERMAL POWER PLANTS EMISSION NORMS COMPLIANCE
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), a Environmental NGO assessed the status of compliance of coal-fired
Thermal Power Plants (TPPs) with SOx emission norms. Report is based on data provided by the Central Electricity
Authority (CEA) under the Ministry of Power. CSE had done assessment based on installation of Flue Gas
Desulphurization (FGD) at TPPs.
Major finding:
• Only 5% of the coal power capacity has complied with emission norms so far.
• 17% of overall coal power capacity was still at very initial stages of compliance.
Emission Norms for TPPs:
• In 2015, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change first time introduced environmental emission
standards for controlling SO2, NOx & Mercury emissions from coal-based TPPs under the Environment
(Protection) Act, 1986.
• In 2021, government extended the timelines for the majority of coal-based power plants in India.
➢ Three Categorization with three different deadlines:
Category Location/Area Changed Deadlines
Category A Within a 10-km radius of Delhi-NCR and cities population more than 10 December 31, 2022 to
Lakh December 31, 2024
Category B 10-km radius of critically-polluted areas or nonattainment cities (those December 31, 2023 to
cities failed to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards) December 31, 2025.
Category C For all other power plants December 31, 2024 to
December 31, 2026
➢ Power plant units declared to retire before December 31, 2027 will not be required to meet the specified
norms for SOx.
• On water use: All plants with Once Through Cooling (OTC) shall install Cooling Tower (CT). There is temperature
Limit for discharge of Condenser Cooling Water from TPPs.
• Use of beneficiated coal: Its aim is to minimize flyash generation. Coal beneficiation is a process through which
the combustion attribute of the coal is enhanced by separating the inorganic impurities (volatile matter or ash)
from raw coal. Each TPPs generating station should achieve 100% utilisation of total ash generated at plant.
Pollution Control Technologies (PCTs) at different stages of a power plant’s operations
Pre-combustion In-combustion Post-combustion
Coal washing • Installation of Low NOx Burner (LNB) Technologies available for
and blending and Over-Fire Air (OFA) inside the boiler • SOx emission: Flue-gas desulfurization (FGD)
are the in-combustion controls available • NOx Emission: Selective Catalytic or Non-
for NOx. Catalytic Reduction (SCR/SNCR)
• Limestone injection into the furnace is • Particulate Matter (PM) Emission:
an effective in-combustion control Electrostatic Precipitators (for large PM) or
applicable for SOx reduction. fabric filters.

GAS-BASED ECONOMY
A gas-based economy implies the dominance of natural gas in India’s primary energy mix. India’s goal is to increase
the share of gas in the energy mix from the current 6 per cent to 15 per cent in 2030.
Significance of a Gas Based Economy
• Cleaner Energy Source: Though, natural gas is a fossil fuel, CO2 emissions (per unit of energy produced) from
gas are around 40% lower than coal and around 20% lower than oil. It also has considerable advantages in
 terms of emissions of the main air pollutants, including fine particulate matter (PM2.5), sulphur oxides, mainly
sulphur dioxide (SO2), and nitrogen oxides (NOX).
• Energy Efficiency: Natural gas-fired power plants have higher energy efficiency compared to coal-fired plants.
Natural gas production is much less expensive than other fossil fuels such as oil or coal.
• Rapid and Efficient Transport: When it is cooled to −161.5 °C, natural gas becomes a liquid (LNG), filling only
1/600th of its original volume. This makes natural gas easier to store and transport long distances.
• Versatile Energy Source: As a gas or as LNG, it can power electrical grids, heating systems, home cooking
appliances, and some vehicles.
• Backup power companions to renewables: The intermittent nature of solar/ wind power sources raises
concerns about instability in the power grid. Natural gas fired generators can be the ideal backup power
companions as they provide clean source of power and have a very short start-up time.

Challenges related to Gas Based Economy Initiatives Taken Towards Gas Based Economy
Variation in estimations: Over the past two Revised domestic natural gas pricing guidelines:
decades, there have been variations in estimations Based on recommendations of a panel headed by Kirit
regarding the share of natural gas in India's energy Parikh, Government has approved the revised
mix. Goals have shifted from 20% by 2025 to 11% domestic natural gas pricing guidelines. Key changes
by 2032 and then to 15% by 2030. Without clear include benchmarking the price of APM (Administered
justifications for these changes, monitoring and Price Mechanism) gas to the price of imported crude
analysis of progress become challenging. and monthly, rather than biannual revisions in prices.
Concerns about energy security: Around 50 Hydrocarbon Exploration and Licensing Policy (HELP):
percent of our current demand is met through the It aims to boost domestic gas production through
import of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from other initiatives like expediting development of existing
countries. Thus, energy security through gas is discoveries, developing marginal or small fields, and
linked to higher import bills and geopolitical establishing marketing freedom for gas produced from
dependence. deepwater and ultra-deepwater areas, and from small
Lack of competitive parity: For e.g. coal is subject fields.
to Goods and Services Tax (GST) and therefore Launch of India Gas Exchange: India has now its own
taxed at 5%, while natural gas is outside the gas
purview of the GST and typically taxed at a higher exchange, acting as a nationwide, automated trading
rate. platform to enable competitive indigenous benchmark
Not conducive with decarbonisation: Natural gas gas prices.
increased share in the primary energy mix may not Unified tariff for natural gas pipelines: PNGRB has
be conducive to India’s long-term deep amended the PNGRB (Determination of Natural Gas
decarbonisation strategy. Thus, related Pipeline Tariff) Regulations to incorporate the
infrastructure may end-up being stranded assets regulations pertaining to unified tariff for natural gas
and investment. pipelines. It is an attempt towards ambitious aim of
Infrastructure Constraints: India currently lacks One Nation, One Grid and One Tariff.
adequate infrastructure for natural gas Creating necessary Gas infrastructure: This is being
distribution, including pipelines and storage done through LNG terminals (like Dahej and Hazira in
facilities. Gujarat, Dabhol in Maharashtra, Kochi in Kerala etc),
Environmental concern: While natural gas is National Gas Grid and City gas Distribution (CGD)
considered a cleaner fossil fuel, its extraction, network. Also, eastern and north-eastern parts are
production, and combustion still generate connected with gas grid by developing Pradhan Mantri
greenhouse gas emissions. Urja Ganga project and North East Gas Grid project.
 Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, 2023
Ministry of Power notifies Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
(CCTS) vide S.O. 2825(E) dated 28th June 2023. CCTS 2023
provides to set up a carbon credit trading market as the
country aims at decarbonizing economy and has
committed to cut emissions by 45% from 2015 levels by
2030. CCTS was first announced under Energy
Conservation Act 2001 which was amended by Energy
Conservation (Amendment) Act 2022.
Key highlights of CCTS
Set up National Steering Committee (NSC) also known as
Indian Carbon Market Governing Board (ICMGB), headed
by power and environment secretaries, to govern and
oversee the functions of Indian Carbon Market (ICM).
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) would be the
administrator for carbon market and set targets for
reduction in emissions, issue carbon credit certificates
and accredit carbon verification agencies. Central
Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) will be
regulator for all trading activities. Grid Controller of India
will be the registry of ICM. Carbon markets are a tool for
putting a price on carbon emissions. They establish
trading systems where carbon credits or allowances can
be bought and sold. A carbon credit is a kind of tradable
permit that equals one tonne of carbon dioxide
removed, reduced, or sequestered from atmosphere.
Click to read more
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 Roadmap for Green Hydrogen Ecosystem in India
by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)
As part of its quest towards energy transition, the government has brought together stakeholders from India and
across the world, in order to explore how we can establish a Green Hydrogen ecosystem and foster a systemic
approach for meeting the global goals for decarbonization through Green Hydrogen. The three-day International
Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH-2023), was organized during 5th – 7th July 2023 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
by the Government of India. The conference brings together global scientific, policy, academic and industrial
leaders to discuss recent advances and emerging technologies in the entire green hydrogen value chain. The
conference will enable the sector stakeholders to explore the evolving green hydrogen landscape and innovation-
driven solutions in the sector, thus strengthening the sustainability ecosystem of the sector.
Click here to watch the inaugural ceremony of the conference
Click here to read more
The draft roadmap aims to address the challenges and cost effectiveness of green hydrogen production ecosystem
including its storage and transportation. The draft proposes 3 key approaches for RD in Green Hydrogen:
• Blue Sky Projects: long term strategy for Intellectual Property,
• Mission Mode approach for Electrolysers
• Grand Challenge: to encourage startups.
Green Hydrogen Production:
It can be produced by Bio-Photolysis, Dark Fermentation, Electrolysis, photoelectrochemical water splitting, etc.

Hydrogen Storage:
• It may be stored in different forms
• Large-scale storage can be achieved through underground storage in geological structures like salt caverns,
depleted oil and gas reservoirs, and aquifers.
• Small quantities can be stored either in liquified, compressed or solid-state storage.
Hydrogen transport:
• Gaseous transport: Compressed hydrogen moved in pipelines or in tanks.
• Liquid transport: Liquefied hydrogen transported in cryogenic containers.
• Solid transport: Absorbed as metal hydride and transported in solid form then later released by desorption
process.
• Chemical Conversion: Hydrogen is converted into methanol, ammonia, or synthetic natural gas SNG- and
transported.

Pathways for hydrogen transport

Click here to download draft report
 India Climate Energy Dashboard (ICED)

NITI Aayog released the India Climate Energy dashboard (ICED) 3.0 on 20th July 2023. The ICED is the country's one-
stop platform for near real-time data on the energy sector, climate, and related economic datasets based on
government published sources.
Developed as a user-friendly platform, ICED 3.0 enables users to freely access and analyse datasets using an
analytical engine. It will facilitate insights and enhance understanding about the energy and climate sectors while
identifying the key challenges. The Portal will draw insights from the available data parameters and hence
immensely useful in monitoring the progress of India's clean energy transition journey. This dashboard offers more
than 500 parameters, over 2000 infographics, and a number of interactive visualizations, allowing users to gain a
holistic understanding of India's energy sector.
Click to open dashboard

Power Sector Overview

 National Programme on Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage
ACCs are new generation of advanced storage
technologies that can store electric energy, either as
electrochemical or as chemical energy, and convert it
back to electric energy as and when required. They will
cater not only to electric vehicles but also to the
consumer electronics industry, solar rooftops, and
electricity grids. With India’s commitment towards
renewable energy and achieving net-zero by 2070,
energy storage is expected to play a crucial role in
the overall energy ecosystem.
Key Aspects of the scheme
• The scheme envisages setting up of a cumulative ACC manufacturing capacity of fifty (50) GWh for ACCs by
attracting investments of Rs. 45,000 crore and an additional cumulative capacity of 5 GWh for Niche ACC
Technologies.
• Requires each selected ACC battery Storage manufacturer to set-up an ACC manufacturing facility of minimum
5 GWh capacity, achieve a domestic value addition of at least 25% and incur the mandatory investment Rs.225
crore /GWh within 2 Years.
• Furthermore, the beneficiary firms need to ensure a minimum 60% domestic value addition at the Project level
within five years and the incentive will be disbursed over a period of five years. It will be paid out on the basis
of sales, energy efficiency, battery life cycle, and localization levels.
• The total annual cash subsidy to be disbursed by the Government will be capped at 20GWh per beneficiary
firm.
• To ensure a Single-Window mechanism for the potential investors, a state-level grand-challenge will be
initiated, including provision for encumbrance-free land, trunk infrastructure facilities, power at rationale rate
to the potential investors for attracting the Projects in their states.
Click here to read more

Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Industry Coalition (RECEIC) launched

by MoEFCC
The RECEIC is conceptualised by India’s G20 Presidency and is
envisaged to be industry driven and a self-sustaining initiative. The
initiative is aimed at promoting resource efficiency and circular
economy practices globally.
Mission of RECEIC:
• Learnings from diverse and global experiences.
• Unlock private sector action to enhance resource efficiency.
• Contribute towards progress on key global goals and priorities set
by the G20.
Resource efficiency and Circular Economy (RECE):
Resource efficiency and circular economy are strategies that can
effectively minimise dependence on natural resources and ensure sustainable development. While the circular
economy lays much emphasis on the reduce-reuse-regenerate model to reduce waste, the resource efficiency aims
to maximise the value obtained from resources while minimising their negative effects on the environment. It is
crucial in achievement of SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), 8 (Decent work and
Economic Growth), etc.
Significance of RECE:
 • Helps in tackling triple planetary challenges of Pollution, Climate Change and Biodiversity Loss.
• Minimises waste and increases efficiency of industries.
• Extends life of products and enhances reusage.
Click here to read more.

The Cooling Web: Guidance Document by Centre for Science and

Environment (CSE)
Active Cooling Passive Cooling

The guidance document cites a range of sustainable cooling solutions that do not rely on conventional cooling
practices.
NITI Aayog has estimated that 65% of the energy demand in India is utilised for space cooling and heating and is
projected to rise 11-fold by 2037-38. Recognising it India became the first in the world to bring out a Cooling Action
Plan in 2019.
Major techniques suggested:
• Evaporative Cooling: Involves passing hot air through a medium saturated with water and the heat is
transferred to the water, causing it to evaporate and thereby cooling the air.
• Utilising geothermal properties of earth: Earth’s surface temperature remains constant at around 24°C for a
few metres and building of air tunnels will lead to exchange of heat and provide ambient air.
• Design Strategies: Efficient architectural designs using natural elements to improve the energy efficiency.
• District Cooling Systems: Employs a central chilled water source for several buildings to manage their cooling
needs.
• Dehumidification: Uses a Desiccant-Based Evaporative Cooler (DEVAP) system that dehumidifies the air and
then uses evaporative cooling to bring the air to a comfortable level.
Click here to read more.
 14th Clean Energy Ministerial & 8th Mission Innovation (CEM-14/MI-8)
19th – 22nd July 2023, Goa, India
This year, the CEM-14/MI-8 is hosted by the Ministry of Power,
Government of India from 19th – 22nd July 2023, in Goa, India
under the theme “Advancing Clean Energy Together”.
About CEM:
The Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM) is a high-level global forum
to promote policies and programmes that advance clean
energy technology, to share lessons learned and best practices,
and to encourage the transition to a global clean energy
economy. Initiatives are based on areas of common interest
among participating governments and other stakeholders. The
Framework for the Clean Energy Ministerial, reaffirmed at the
twelfth Clean Energy Ministerial in 2021, defines the CEM
governance structure and outlines the mission statement,
objectives, membership, and guiding principles.
The CEM brings together a community of the world’s largest and leading countries, companies and international
experts to achieve one mission – accelerate clean energy transitions. The CEM is an international clean energy
leadership platform, a convening platform, an action platform, and an acceleration platform. It serves as:
• a platform where its members help shape the global clean energy agenda, and advance the deployment of
specific clean energy technologies and solutions.
• a bottom-up, government-led community for exchanging knowledge and insights, building networks and
partnerships, and facilitating coordinated actions on clean energy.
• an implementation vehicle that helps its members to achieve specific domestic clean energy objectives.
The CEM builds global action coalitions to achieve clean energy goals and advance their transitions. The CEM
operates through three key pillars:
• CEM Ministerial: An annual meeting of its ministers, partners and community.
• CEM Work Programme: A combination of international campaigns and initiatives spanning the clean energy
spectrum.
• CEM Secretariat: A small, flexible team that serves the ministerial, all workstreams and members.
Initiatives launched at CEM 14:
Clean Energy Marine Hubs (CEM-Hubs): It is a cross-sectoral public-private platform to de-risk investments needed
to produce low- and zero-emission fuels to be transported by maritime sector.
About Mission Innovation 8 (MI 8):
MI 8 is a global initiative to make clean energy affordable, attractive and accessible to all. First phase was launched
alongside Paris Agreement in 2015. Mission Innovation 2.0, the second phase of MI, was launched in 2021.
It consists of 23 countries and EU. India is a founding member. Clean Hydrogen, Green Powered Future, Zero-
Emission Shipping, Carbon Dioxide Removal, Urban Transitions etc are covered under MI.
Initiatives launched at MI8:
Funding Opportunity Announcement 2023 for RD&D (research, development, and demonstration) in Carbon
Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS) under MI 2.0.

Click to visit CEM 14/MI 8 website

 Additional Measures to Improve Financial Health of DISCOMS
Government puts in place additional measures to improve financial health of Discoms with streamlining the process
of accounting, reporting, billing and payment of subsidy by States to the Distribution Companies. The measures
come in the wake of the need for a framework for sustainability of the sector and the fact that improper and non-
transparent accounting as well as non-payment or delayed payment of subsidy announced by the States is one of
the reasons for financial distress of Discoms. The Ministry of Power notified rules on 26th July,23.
The Rules mandate that a quarterly report shall be submitted by the distribution licensee within thirty days from
end date of the respective quarter and the State Commission shall examine the report, and issue it within thirty
days of submission of the quarterly report. The report will inter-alia cover the findings regarding raising of demands
for subsidy based on accounts of the energy consumed by the subsidised categories; and the subsidy payable to
these categories as announced by State Government and the actual payment of subsidy in accordance with section
65 of the Act.
Provision has been made that if subsidy accounting and the raising of bills for subsidy is not found in accordance
with the Act or Rules or Regulations issued there under, the State Commission shall take appropriate action against
those responsible for non-compliance as per provisions of the Act.
Under the framework for sustainability, in order to define a definite and reasonable goal for reduction of Aggregate
Technical and Commercial (AT&C) loss, it is prescribed that the AT&C loss reduction trajectory would be approved
by the State Commissions for tariff determination in accordance with the trajectory agreed by the respective State
Governments and approved by the Central Government under any national scheme or programme, or otherwise.
The trajectory for both collection and billing efficiency, for distribution licensee have to be determined by the State
Commission, accordingly.
In order to ensure the recovery of full costs incurred by the Distribution licensee in distributing electricity, it has
been prescribed that all prudent costs of power procurement, done in a transparent manner, would be taken into
account, while approving the tariff. Similarly, all the prudent costs incurred by the distribution licensee for creating
the assets for development and maintenance of distribution system would be accounted for subject to fulfilment
of prescribed conditions.
It is also provided that Gains or losses accrued to distribution licensee due to deviation from approved AT&C loss
reduction trajectory would be shared between the distribution licensee and consumers.
For establishing norms for operation and maintenance of the distribution system, Central Electricity Authority has
been mandated to issue guidelines.
Reasonable Return on Equity (RoE) is one of the major factors required to ensure investment in the sector. The Rule
provides that the RoE by the State Commission would be aligned with the RoE specified by the CERC in its Tariff
Regulations for the relevant period, with appropriate modification taking into account the risks involved in
distribution business.
Source: PIB

Draft Green Credit Programme (GCP) Implementation Rules 2023

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) notified Draft GCP Implementation Rules 2023.
MoEF&CC has decided to institute GCP under Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 and issued these draft rules.
Green Credit (GC) means a singular unit of an incentive provided for a specified activity, delivering a positive impact
on the environment.
Objectives of GCP:
• Create a market-based mechanism for providing GCs to individuals, organizations, local bodies, gram
panchayats, private sectors etc. for environment positive actions.
• Create mass movement around environment positive actions and realize the vision of Mission LiFE.
 • GCs will be tradable outcomes and will be made
available for trading on a domestic market
platform.
• An activity generating GCs may also get Carbon
Credits from the same activity under the carbon
market.
• The Indian Council of Forestry Research and
Education is the administrator of the GCP,
responsible for its implementation, management
and monitoring.
GCP was announced during the Union Budget 2023,
aligning with India’s climate goals under Paris
Agreement and realizing the vision of “Mission LiFE”.
GCP aims to leverage a competitive market-based
approach for Green Credits thereby incentivising
voluntary environmental actions of various
stakeholders.
Click to download draft rules

Green Building Rating Systems in India

Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) is India’s own green building rating system jointly
developed by The Energy & Resources Institute (TERI) and Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. GRIHA is a five
star rating system. Rating is valid for a period of 5 years.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system provides a framework for healthy, efficient,
carbon and cost-saving green buildings. It is a globally recognized certification system developed by U.S. Green
Building Council and administered by Green Business Certification Inc. It achieves and recognizes building at four
certification level (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum). LEED India Programme is administered by Indian Green Building
Council (IGBC).
A complement to LEED certification, LEED Zero recognises projects that have reached net zero or net positive status
in the categories of carbon, energy, water, or waste.
India has 73 LEED Zero certified projects, comprising
45% of the more than 150 total LEED Zero
certifications.
Nearly one-third of all carbon emissions in India come
from building and construction sector.
Recently, India outperformed US and China in LEED
net zero certifications.
Haryana and Tamil Nadu are leading states in
certifications.
India’s DLF group is the leader globally in total LEED
Zero certifications.
 ENERGY CONSERVATION GUIDELINES:
TEXTILE INDUSTRY
1. Background
The textile industry is one of the energy intensive industries under micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSME)
sector. The textile process includes starting from hand-spun and hand-woven to sophisticated and automate systems.
The fabric and garment production consists of cotton, blended and 100% non-cotton. The raw materials used in fabric
production include cotton, wool, silk, jute, synthetic fibre, etc. The synthetic fibre includes filament yarn and spun
yarn from polyester, viscose, nylon, and acrylic. The industry uses thermal energy and electricity. The thermal energy
is met from combustion of fuels like coal, biomass, petcoke, oil, natural gas, etc.
2. Production Process
The manufacturing of textile fabric and garment starts from cotton refining, yarn making, and spinning of yarn which
is subsequently used in looming section for weaving of fabrics. The fabrics are dyed and printed to produce the desired
cloth. The textile industry may be either centralized or decentralized to undertake part or complete production
process. This section focuses on weaving, dyeing, and printing, which are energy intensive processes/steps in textile
industry.
A. Weaving
Weaving of grey fabric is carried out either in handloom
or power loom. Fabric production consists of doubling, Raw material
(White/grey coon
winding, and weaving. yarn)
Doubling
Raw threads are doubled to improve yarn uniformity
abrasion resistance, tenacity, and flexural endurance
as per product requirements.
Inspecon and
Winding Doubling
packing
Winding is the process of transferring yarn or thread
from one type of package to another to facilitate
subsequent processing. The fibres are drawn across the
wheel, and as it spins, the fibres are collected in
bobbin. Winding/ spinning Weaving
Weaving
In weaving, the bobbins are transferred to loom
machine, wherein the yarn is converted into fabric. Process Flow in Spining Mills
B. Dyeing and printing
The grey fabric is coloured and design is imparted through dyeing and printing process.
Pre-treatment of fabric
The pre-treatment of grey fabric comprises scouring, bleaching, and shrinking. In scouring, fabric is treated with hot
alkaline liquors and other chemicals like wetting agent, defoamer, detergent, and stabilizer for cleaning.
Scouring is followed by bleaching, a chemical treatment process for discoloration and removal of natural-coloured
impurities like minerals, proteins, colouring matter, etc., which may be present in the fabric. Bleached fabric becomes
white in colour.
It is followed by shrinking process in drum washer machine at high temperature and pressure in the presence of
bleaching agents.
 Raw material
Dyeing
(White/grey Scouring
The dyeing process is done to impart colours to the fabric using
coon yarn)
a dye in jet dyeing machine or jigger machine. The temperature
of the water is initially raised to about 50 °C. Concentrated
dyestuff solution is added to the water. The temperature of the
solution is raised to about 130 °C and maintained for about 60 Shrinking & Dyeing &
minutes. After dyeing, the fabric is unloaded from the machine bleaching washing
and taken to the folding and rolling machines for improving the
width of cloth, which gets shrunk during the washing and dyeing
processes.
Heat setting Printing
Printing
Printing of cloth is done using flat-bed printing, rotary printing or
hand printing. The colour print-paste is fed onto the screens from
where it is transferred to the fabric. After colour printing, the
Colour- Hydro
fabric is passed through a drying chamber maintained at about
setting extraction
145 °C.

Colour fixing, heat setting and finishing

Printed fabric is dried in loop machine at 110 °C–120 °C for colour
fixing. Heat setting Pressing
It is washed in a series of normal water and hot water baths in
the presence of chemicals for colour setting.
The heat setting of the fabric is done in stenter machines at
about 150 °C–220 °C.
After heat setting, the cloth is sent for pressing and finishing. Packing

3. Process equipment
The industry shall improve the energy performance by optimizing various operating parameters in fuel fired
equipment such as boiler, Thermic Fluid Heater (TFH), etc., through routine inspection and maintenance and keeping
key operating parameters within specified limits as prescribed by the OEMs. Following section provides EC Guidelines
covering best operating practices, operational aspect, and performance assessment of fuel fired equipment in textile
industry in a rational way.
1. Management and control: The industry shall undertake the following
A. Maintain correct air ratio in boiler and Thermic Fluid Heater (TFH) as specified as standard value in the Table
below.

Source: Based on data from different industries

+ Combustion of fuels under Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) conditions is assumed and the effect of parameters, such as variation in

fuel compositions, is ignored.

$ includes boiler and TFH

@ Air ratio is defined as the ratio of actual air supplied (AAS) to theoretical air requirement. The following formula shall be used for calculating

air
ratio (value rounded to two digits). .The air ratio is considered based on a steady state operation at constant load conditions and can be
measured and verified at specific measurement points, while maintaining maximum permissible limit for carbon monoxide (CO) level to 200
ppm.
 ^Includes fixed bed and fluidized bed type boiler
# includes wood, bagasse, rice husk, etc.
& Refers to natural gas (NG) only

Note: Gross calorific value (GCV) of fuels

The GCV of different fuels, considering the standard composition of fuels are given below.
• Indian coal- up to 5,000 kcal per kg; liquid fuels (light diesel oil, high speed diesel and furnace oil) - 10,500 to 10,800
kcal per kg;
• biomass fuels – 3,100 to 4,500 kcal per kg (Source: https:// beeindia.gov.in/sites/ default/files/2Ch1.pdf)
• Bagasse - 2250 kcal per kg (Source: http://biomasspower.gov.in/document/ regulatory-order/TN)
• Natural gas- 8,500 to 9,000 kcal per SCM (Standard cubic metre) (Source: GAIL India Limited)

B. Use suitable oxygen (O2) analyser (on-line or portable type) to monitor the air ratio. Adjust and control air ratio
to avoid high excess air while ensuring complete combustion of fuel.
C. Use automatic air-fuel ratio control system in the combustion system and integrate with control loop.
D. Install blower having suitable capacity and correct air pressure. Avoid over-sized or under-sized blower.
E. Install blower close to the combustion equipment to avoid transmission loss.
F. Minimize heat losses through air ingression by adopting suitable measures such as minimizing size of opening,
proper sealing of furnace, etc.
G. Use on-line or portable instrumentation for monitoring temperature of exhaust gases and preheated air
temperature.
H. Reduce exhaust flue gas temperature using suitable WHR system and maintain flue gas temperature as
specified in Table below as standard value. Install suitable WHR system based on waste heat available and type
of application.

Source: Based on data from different industries

α Estimated heat drop based on the upper limit of gas temperatures and net heat transfer with 60% efficiency for heat exchanger.
β Estimated heat drop based on the lower limit of gas temperatures and net heat transfer with 65% efficiency for heat exchanger.
* Considering natural draft systems for higher flue gas temperature and induced draft system for lower temperatures.
# Only boiler is considered for WHR system as the operating temperatures of TFH are lower.

I. Carry out blowdown to maintain the level of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in boiler water as recommended by
OEM.
J. Manage recovery and reuse of waste heat in condensate return according to the instructions concerning
parameters, such as the quality and quantity of condensate, temperature, etc., in case of using boiler. Reuse
of condensate helps in reducing water treatment and blowdown requirements. An effective condensate
recovery system improves boiler efficiency.
K. Maintain external skin temperatures of boiler and TFH within the range as specified in Table below as standard
value.

Source: Based on data from different industries

# Average skin temperature under steady state operation
 L. Undertake thermal insulation work on different systems such as steam and condensate pipes, ducts, TFH, etc.,
which are used for transporting heat media either through steam or hot fluid according to the industrial
standard practices for thermal insulation works and equivalent standards.
M. Maintain appropriate quality of feedwater in boiler according to Indian Boiler Regulations (IBR), 1950 or an
equivalent standard as suggested by the manufacturers.
N. Use dry steam from boiler in heating processes to enhance heat transfer. Close steam flow to the process when
it is not in operation. Use appropriate steam separator or steam trap to maintain the required dryness fraction
of steam.
O. Maintain proper draft in combustion equipment using proper damper setting in flue gas path.
P. Ensure proper pre-heating of furnace oil to reduce the viscosity level in case of using furnace oil based
combustion system.
Q. Ensure synchronization of switching off of both fuel supply and air supply (blower) upon reaching set
temperature in boiler and TFH.
R. Ensure better resolution of measuring instruments for accurate measurements.
2. Measurement and recording: The industry shall measure and record the following
A. Fuel consumption, residual oxygen (O2), and carbon monoxide (CO) in flue gases, and unburnt carbon in bottom
ash and fly ash for solid fuels, preheat air temperature, exhaust gas temperature, etc., on daily basis. Monitor
the following parameters on periodical basis:
(a) Boiler – steam generation, pressure, feedwater temperature and total dissolved solids (TDS), temperature
and quantity of condensate, surface temperature.
(b) TFH- thermic fluid circulation rate, pressure, supply and return temperature of fluid, surface temperature.
B. Use suitable log-sheet(s) for measurement and recording of key operating parameters. The frequency of
recording shall be hourly, shift basis, daily, weekly or monthly based on requirements. The log-sheets would
help the industry in:
(1) assessing energy performance and
(2) identifying deviations in operating parameters to undertake corrective measures.
3. Maintenance and inspection: The industry shall
A. Maintain components related to the heat transfer of equipment, such as heat-transfer surfaces, heat
exchangers, etc., according to the instructions as specified by the suppliers. Clean the equipment periodically
as per the instructions to get rid of soot, scale or dirt to avoid deterioration of heat transfer surfaces and
performance.
B. Repair, renovate, and maintain the WHR systems in flue path once in six months to avoid scale formation and
ensure optimum performance.
C. Inspect and maintain steam traps on steam lines periodically as per the instructions of the manufacturers to
prevent steam leaks and clogging caused by the malfunctioning of traps.
D. Calibration and maintenance of instruments as per recommendations of suppliers. Maintain proper record of
calibration and the plans for all key instruments.
4. Necessary measures when installing new facilities: The industry shall consider the following
A. Select compatible capacity and specifications of boiler and TFH based on application, fuel type, load
fluctuations, etc.
B. Install boiler and TFH with the highest efficiency that meets the process requirements.
C. Install WHR boiler to generate power using micro turbine.
D. Select appropriate combustion equipment and accessories, for example, burner, built-in automation system,
etc.
E. Use improved streamlined pipe route (avoiding unnecessary bends and joints) for transporting heat media
(water, thermic fluid, etc.) to minimize heat radiations.
5. Target components: The industry shall consider the following
 A. Maintain air ratio based on the target value as provided in Table 3.1.A.
B. Ensure exit flue gas temperature in the range as provided in Table 3.1.H as target value.
C. Maintain external surface temperature based on the target value as provided in Table 3.1.K.
D. Ensure preheat temperature of furnace oil close to 100 °C.

4. Common monitorable parameters and performance assessment

A. Performance assessment of boiler
The industry shall monitor common performance indicators as shown in Table below to assess the performance
of boiler. The performance of boiler is expressed in terms of thermal efficiency. The thermal efficiency of boilers
shall be estimated using the following methods:

1. Thermal efficiency of boiler by direct method

The thermal efficiency of boiler by direct method is the ratio of heat output to heat input.

2. Thermal efficiency by indirect method

The thermal efficiency of boiler by indirect method involves evaluating various heat loss fractions occurring
in boiler under steady state conditions. The thermal efficiency of boiler by indirect method can be expressed
as follows:
Thermal efficiency = 100 – (L1 + L2 + L3 + L4 + L5+ L6 + L7 + L8)
where
L1 = Loss due to dry flue gas (%)

where
m = mass of dry flue gas (kg/kg fuel)
Cp = Specific heat of flue gas (kcal/kg °C)
Tf = Flue gas temperature (°C)
Ta = Ambient temperature (°C)

L2 = Loss due to hydrogen in fuel (H2)

where
H2 = kg of hydrogen present in fuel on 1 kg basis
Cp = Specific heat of superheated steam (kcal/kg°C)
Tf = Flue gas temperature (°C)
Ta = Ambient temperature (°C)
584 = Latent heat corresponding to partial pressure of water vapour
L3 = Loss due to moisture in fuel

where
M = kg moisture in fuel on 1 kg basis
Cp = Specific heat of superheated steam in kcal/kg°C
Tf = Flue gas temperature (°C)
Ta = Ambient temperature (°C)
584 = Latent heat corresponding to partial pressure of water vapour

L4 = Loss due to moisture in air

where
AAS = Actual mass of air supplied per kg of fuel
Humidity factor = kg of water/kg of dry air
Cp = Specific heat of superheated steam in kcal/kg°C
Tf = Flue gas temperature in °C
Ta = Ambient temperature in °C (dry bulb)

L5 = Loss due to carbon monoxide

where
CO = Volume of CO in flue gas (%)
CO2 = Volume of CO2 in flue gas (%)
C = Carbon content kg/kg of fuel, or
When CO is obtained in ppm,
CO formation (Mco) = CO (in ppm) x 106 x Mf x 28
Mf = Fuel consumption in kg/hr

L5 = Mco x 5744#
# Heat loss due to partial combustion of carbon

L6= Loss due to surface radiation, convection and unaccounted

Generally, this loss is insignificant and difficult to measure. The surface heat loss and unaccounted
losses are assumed based on the type and size of
boiler as given below:
Industrial fire tube/packaged boiler : 1.5 to 2.5%
Industrial watertube boiler : 2% to 3%
This loss can be calculated if the surface area of
boiler and its surface temperature are known:
L6 =0.548×[Ts /55.55)4–(Ta/55.55)4]+1.957×(Ts–Ta)1.25×sq.rt of [(196.85 Vm+68.9)/68.9]
 where
L6 = Radiation loss in W/m2
Vm = Wind velocity in m/s
Ts = Surface temperature (°K)
Ta = Ambient temperature (°K)
L7= Unburnt losses in fly ash (for solid fuel firing)

L8 =Unburnt losses in bottom ash (for solid fuel firing)

B. Performance assessment of TFH

The industry shall monitor common performance indicators as shown in Table below to assess the performance
of thermic fluid heater.

1. Thermal efficiency of TFH

The thermal efficiency of TFH by direct method is the ratio of heat output to heat input.

where
Quantity of thermic fluid (kg per hr) = volume × density at operating temperature
Specific heat of thermic fluid in kcal/kg °C
Inlet temperature in °C
Outlet temperature in °C
Fuel firing rate in kg per hr
Gross calorific value in kcal/kg
For fuel-fired thermic fluid heater, the thermal efficiency shall also be evaluated using indirect method similar
to the procedure provided under the performance assessment of boiler.
5. Efficient Resource Utilization
Efficient resource utilisation includes optimum use of resources in production processes and minimizing the
generation of wastes. The industry shall explore reuse and recycling of wastes generated to enhance resource
utilization. It shall consider the following for efficient utilization of resources:
1. The industry shall recover, treat, and re-use water used in various process sections to attain zero discharge and
minimize the make-up water consumption.
2. The industry using boiler shall recover and reuse condensate at maximum possible temperature to reduce energy
consumption and make-up water consumption.
3. The industry shall ensure maximum recovery of dyes and colours for reuse in the process.
4. The industry shall avoid spillage of fuels to reduce wastage.
5. The industry shall arrest leakages from compressed air lines to reduce power consumption.
6. The industry shall use compressed air only at required pressure to optimize energy consumption. Use of
compressed air at high pressures would increase energy consumption.
7. The industry shall use airguns in place of compressed air for requirements of air at low pressures.
8. The industry shall install eco natural ventilators.
9. The industry shall maximize the use of day lighting wherever feasible.
 Hydrogen Application in the Cement Industry:
A Promising Pathway to Decarbonization
Electrolyzers manufacturers are targeting to bring down the levelised cost of green hydrogen to nearly US$ 1 per kg
in India by 2025. The historical price reductions of green hydrogen are very promising, and undoubtedly, hydrogen
is the future of a 24-hour clean unremitting energy supply across the globe. Furthermore, the industrial sectors,
considered hard-to-abate, would benefit significantly from green hydrogen provided it is accessible and affordable
to the industry. As countries aim to meet their climate goals under the Paris Agreement, there is growing pressure
on industries to decarbonize.
For example, the cement industry can use green hydrogen as fuel and raw material. The cement industry is one of
the largest emitters of carbon dioxide (CO2) globally, accounting for nearly 8% (2.8 Gtons per year) of global
quantities. The production of cement requires intensive heating of limestone (composed mostly of calcium
carbonate (CaCO3)) and clay in giant kilns. This process not only requires enormous amounts of heat generated by
fossil fuels, but releases nearly one ton of CO2 for every ton of cement produced. Primarily, there are two GHG
emission attributes in the cement plant.
• The first is energy-related and constitutes about 45% of the GHG emissions.
• The remaining 55% share is related to the process where limestone dissociates into CaO and CO2.
Green hydrogen with its zero-emissions profile, has potential for GHG reduction and recycling in both cases.
However, this assessment is only limited to the use of hydrogen as green fuel in the pyro-processing of the cement
industry, where the highest thermal energy consumption takes place. Hydrogen can be produced from a range of
feedstocks, including natural gas, biomass, and water. In the cement industry, green hydrogen, which is produced
from water using renewable energy sources such as solar or wind, is the most promising option for decarbonization.
Green hydrogen can be produced using a process called electrolysis, which involves splitting water into its
constituent parts, hydrogen and oxygen, using electricity. The hydrogen can then be stored and transported for use
in the cement industry.
There are several ways in which hydrogen can be used in the cement industry to reduce emissions. These include:
• Fuel switching: Hydrogen can be used as a fuel in the cement production process, replacing fossil fuels such as
coal and natural gas. This can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, as hydrogen combustion produces only water
vapor and no CO2.
• Clinker reduction: Clinker, a key ingredient in cement production, is responsible for a significant portion of CO2
emissions in the industry. Hydrogen can be used to reduce the amount of clinker needed in cement production,
as it can be used as a reducing agent in the raw material mix. This can help reduce CO2 emissions by up to 50%.
• Carbon Capture and Utilization (CCU): Hydrogen can be used to capture and utilize CO2 emissions from cement
production. CCU involve capturing CO2 emissions and using them as feedstock for the production of other
products, such as building materials or fuels.

As per the latest Getting the Numbers Right (GNR) data of the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) in
India, the average thermal energy consumption of Clinker is 3,098 MJ/tonne. Applying the average Clinker factor of
67% (source GNR), the thermal energy intensity of cement from pyro-processing (excluding mineral drying in HAGs)
comes to 2,076 MJ/tonne of cement.

Argos Honduras has been testing the injection of hydrogen into the kiln of its integrated Piedras Azules cement
plant. It has completed a pilot with Portugal-based company UTIS. As part of the process it has been trialling, it has
split water by electrolysis and then injected the hydrogen and oxygen directly into the kiln via the main burner. The
pilot has reportedly increased clinker production and reduced petcoke consumption at the plant. At the end of
August 2022 Cemex said that it was also starting to use hydrogen at its San Pedro de Macorís cement plant in the
Dominican Republic. CRH UK-subsidiary Tarmac completed a trial in July 2022 using hydrogen as an alternative to
natural gas at its Tunstead lime plant. HeidelbergCement UK-subsidiary Hanson also ran a successful trial using
hydrogen as part of the fuel mix at its Ribblesdale cement plant in 2021. The government-funded trial used a
combination of hydrogen (39%), meat and bone meal (12%) and glycerine (49%) to reach a 100% alternative fuels
substitution rate. In 2021 Hanson reported that fuel switching to hydrogen could help it reduce its 2050 CO2
emissions by about 3%, or by ~35kg CO2/t of cement product.
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A team of researchers from MIT

have reported a manufacturing
process that mitigates the
massive production of harmful
CO2 emissions in previous
methods, while simultaneously
producing useful byproducts that
are valuable to a number of
industries. The new reactor is
based on an electrochemical cell
and takes advantage of pH
gradients inherent in these cells to
carry out the decarbonation of
CaCO3.
In contrast to conventional
cement production, which
produces highly contaminated
CO2 that needs further
“scrubbing” to be useful, the CO2
generated by this new reactor is
highly pure and easily
sequestered, resulting in no CO2
released into the environment.
This concentrated stream of CO2
can be directly used as a feedstock
in the production of urea, Schematic for a low-emission, electrochemically based cement plant. An
methanol, dry ice, and in the electrochemical decarbonation reactor powered by renewable electricity
synthesis of plastics and polymers. converts CaCO3 to Ca(OH)2 for use in cement synthesis

Pure hydrogen gas produced by the reactor can also be easily captured and harnessed for its applications as a
feedstock in major industries, as well as used to generate electrical power. Ideally, the hydrogen gas produced by
the reactor could be looped back into the cement process to to generate on-site electricity for plant operations.
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While hydrogen offers a promising pathway to decarbonization in the cement industry, there are several challenges
that need to be addressed. These include:
• Cost: Green hydrogen is currently more expensive to produce than fossil fuel-based hydrogen. However, as
renewable energy costs continue to decline, the cost of green hydrogen is expected to fall.
• Infrastructure: The current infrastructure for hydrogen production, storage, and transportation is not sufficient
for large-scale use in the cement industry. Significant investment is needed to develop the necessary
infrastructure.
• Safety: Hydrogen is highly flammable and requires careful handling and storage. Adequate safety measures
need to be put in place to ensure that hydrogen use in the cement industry is safe.
 • Low level of technology readiness: Technologies required for decarbonization in hydrogen value chain need
to be proven at scale.
• Efficiency issues: Hydrogen production and conversion involve significant energy losses at each stage of the
value chain.
• Renewable electricity availability: As more end-use sectors are electrified, a lack of sufficient renewable
electricity may become a bottleneck for production of green hydrogen.
• Policy / Regulatory Uncertainty: Stable, long-term policy frameworks are needed to support development and
deployment at scale.
• Standards & Certification: Countries lack institutionalized mechanisms to track the production and
consumption of any shade of hydrogen and identify its characteristics.
Despite these challenges, there are several opportunities for hydrogen in the cement industry. These include:
• Climate benefits: Hydrogen use in the cement industry can significantly reduce CO2 emissions, helping
countries meet their climate goals under the Paris Agreement.
• Energy security: The use of hydrogen in the cement industry can help reduce dependence on fossil fuels and
increase energy security.
• Job creation: The development of a hydrogen economy in the cement industry has the potential to create new
jobs in areas such as research and development, manufacturing, and infrastructure development.

Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme

SIGHT is a sub-component of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. SIGHT aims to establish electrolyser
manufacturing base (Component I) and green hydrogen producing facilities (Component II). Hydrogen is a clean-
burning fuel with water as its by-product, produced with the help of an electrolyser. Electrolysis is the process of
using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen. In general, the PEM (proton exchange membrane) is used
for electrolysis. They have been launched with the aim of enabling rapid scale-up, technology development and cost
reduction. Total financial incentive is ₹17,490 crore. State-run Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) is the
implementing agency.
 DEMONSTRATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS (DEEP)
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has partnered with
Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a Joint Venture
of four Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) of Ministry of
Power, Government of India, to support Designated
Consumers in PAT sector by creating an ecosystem,
which shall provide support in meeting allocated Specific
Energy Consumption (SEC) reduction targets to DCs
under the PAT scheme, as also support market
transformation for innovative technologies to enable
substantial carbon emissions reduction for the
environmental benefit. Under the DEEP program, EESL
shall demonstrate 8 innovative technologies in about 27
Designated Consumers (DCs) that have not yet been
commercialized on a large scale but have good potential
for energy efficiency improvement. Subsequently, EESL
shall aggregate the demand for such EE technologies
with an objective to reach out to maximum number of
Designated Consumers for large-scale deployment of
these and similar EE technologies in PAT sector to
achieve the market transformation.

Stage 1A: Approved Technologies Sector wise EoI Stage 1A (4 technologies)

 Technology Information: Second Set of Approved Technology
1.High-Grade waste heat recovery system
1.1 Scrap Preheating with Electric Arc furnace Exhaust
Electric arc furnace involves a high-temperature melting operation. The average temperature of the melt inside the
furnace is about 1650 °C. The waste gases from the furnace leave at about 900-1200 °C, which is quite high, wasting
significant energy. About 20% of the input energy is carried away by these gases. This waste heat available in them
can be effectively recovered and reused which would help in reducing the overall energy consumption of the
furnace. One of the major options for WHR is preheating input scrap. The exact energy savings depend on the type
of scrap, size, the temperature of off-gases and residence time. Some of the technologies applicable for EAFs are:
Bucket preheating system Continuous scrap preheating system

1.2 Regenerative Burners for Reheating Furnaces 1.3 Recuperator

The regenerative burners fire alternately to recover the In a recuperator, heat exchange takes place between the
sensible heat from waste gas for the preheating of ue gasses and the air through metallic or ceramic walls.
combustion air. The systems are capable of obtaining Ducts or tubes carry the air for combustion to be
high-temperature preheated air exceeding 1,000 °C in a preheated, the other side contains the waste heat
short timeframe, by repeated heat accumulation and stream. Recuperators are classi-ed based on the
combustion. They recover between 85-90 % of the heat principle of heat transfer by radiation, convection, or
from the furnace waste gases; therefore, the incoming combinations. Recuperators are constructed out of
combustion air can be preheated to very high either metallic or ceramic materials. Metallic
temperatures of up to 10° -150 °C below the furnace recuperators are used in applications with temperatures
operating temperature. Application temperatures range below 1050 °C, while heat recovery at higher
from 800oC up to 1500 °C. Fuel consumption can be temperatures is better suited to ceramic tube
reduced by up to 60 %. This burner can be used with recuperators which can operate with hot side
various Gaseous Fuels like LPG, Natural Gas, Producer/ temperatures as high as 1500 °C and cold side
SynGas, Coke Oven Gas, Blast Furnace Gas, etc & Liquid temperatures of around 950 °C. For maximum
Fuel like Diesel, LDO, HFO, FO, pyrolysis oil, etc. eectiveness of heat transfer, hybrid recuperators are
used. These are combinations of radiation and
convective designs, with a high-temperature radiation
section followed by a convective section.
2. Space Cooling using VAM
A Vapour Absorption Machine (VAM) is a machine to produce
chilled water using heat sources such as steam, hot water, and gas.
A fluid pair of lithium bromide and water are used in commercial
VAM. The refrigerant used is actually water, as that is the working
medium that experiences a phase change and causes the cooling
effect. The second fluid that drives the process is salt, generally
lithium bromide. Heat is used to separate the two fluids, when
they are mixed in a near vacuum environment.
 BEE’s Facilitation Centre
BEE has created financial instruments to help financial
institutions actively engage with industries, large commercial
establishments, and project implementation agencies and
provide funds for energy efficiency projects across the
country. To further assist in the implementation of Energy
Efficiency projects BEE is inviting willingness from various
stakeholders to seek financing for implementing Energy
Efficiency projects in India. BEE has setup the Facilitation
Centre for BEE’s Financing Schemes.
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BEE has on boarded M/s Darashaw and Company Private
Limited as consultant for setting up this Facilitation
Centre with the following objectives:
• Spread awareness among the stakeholders on EE
financing initiatives of BEE
• To provide one-stop solution EE financing in the
country.
• To mobilize energy efficiency financing by on
boarding of the Financial Institutions and
beneficiaries on same platform. (Click here)
• To track the EE financing across the country.
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FC’s Impact on Energy Efficiency Projects

Till March 2023, BEE’s Facilitation Centre (FC) has received
200 willingness forms for EE project financing from Pan-
India. Based upon availability of technical details, the
Facilitation centre has evaluated these projects and till date
recommended 110 number of projects for EE financing to 25
registered financial institutions. These projects will result in
the implementation of 125 numbers of EE technology
measures at an estimated cost of INR 2500 Crore. This will
result in annual savings of 3,76,865 MWH of electrical
energy, 87,800 MT of Coal, 73,980 MSCM of Natural Gas,
31,855 kL of High-Speed Diesel, and thus help to mitigate
over 7.4 million tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
 Partial Risk Sharing Facility (PRSF) for Energy Efficiency
BEE supports PRSF programme in providing guarantees for energy efficiency loans. Under Partial Risk Sharing Facility
(PRSF), SIDBI has issued risk guarantees for 68 energy efficiency projects with total Project cost of more than Rs. 700
crore. In more than 50% of these projects MSMEs are benefited in implementing energy efficiency projects in their
units.
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Ceiling fans have come under the ambit
of mandatory star labelling of Bureau
of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
Standards and Labelling Program was
launched in 2006, under Energy
Conservation Act, 2001. Under it, a Star
Rating was introduced on appliances for
visual representation of appliance’s
efficiency, i.e.:
• Lowest energy consumption
appliances having highest star and
highest energy consumption
having the least star.
It is mandatory for several appliances
including Frost Free and Direct Cool
Refrigerator, LED Lamps, Room AC
(Variable and Fixed speed), Colour TV,
Refrigerators, TFL, Stationary Storage
Type Electric Water Heater etc.
 BUREAU OF ENERGY EFFICIENCY (BEE) IN NEWS
Ministry of Power, Govt. of India & BEE held a joint Press
Conference for upcoming Energy Transitions Ministerial,
Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), and Mission Innovation
(MI) Meetings, scheduled to be held in Goa from Jul 19th
to 22nd, 2023. Over 1000 participants including
policymakers, delegates, invitees, business leaders, and
researchers are expected to attend the 4-day event. Union
Minister of Power and @mnreIndia, Shri RK Singh, will
chair G20 Energy Ministerial and CEM/MI Meetings on 21
and 22 July.

BEE in association with GIZ organised a one-day

conference on “Scaling-up Energy Efficiency Financing” in
the country on 11 July 2023. The conference focused upon
making India carbon neutral by exploring financing
mechanisms to meet goals set under NDCs. The
conference also explored feasible decarbonization
technologies & energy efficient technologies for
industries. Shri Abhay Bakre, DG BEE, launched two
brochures on Energy Efficiency financing schemes in
presence of various dignitaries from DFS, GIZ, KfW, SIDBI
and PFC. More than 80 participants from financial
institutions, large industries, MSMEs, ESCOs, & industry
associations attended the workshop. Several ideas,
insights, and strategies were exchanged for scaling up
financing initiatives and supporting installation of energy
efficient & decarbonisation technologies in industries and
other establishments.

Shri R. K. Singh, Hon’ble minister of Power, New &

Renewable Energy, launches the first comprehensive
report on Energy Sector “National Energy Data: Survey and
Analysis” for the year 2021-22 at Shram Shakti Bhawan,
New Delhi. The report provides details about energy
supply and consumption across various sectors for the last
six years, from FY 2016-17 to FY 2021-22. It further gives
detailed fuel-wise energy consumption data for key
sectors. The report has been prepared by BEE under the
direction of Ministry of Power and with contribution from
different line Ministries/Departments, NITI Aayog,
Institution and other stakeholders.
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Hon’ble Minister of State for Power and Heavy Industries,
Shri Krishan Pal inaugurated the UTPRERAK- Unnat
Takniki Pradarshan Kendra at the National Power Training
Institute (NPTI), Badarpur, New Delhi.
Ministry of Power established UTPRERAK, a Centre of
Excellence to Accelerate Adoption of Energy Efficient
Technologies in Indian Industry. It has been set up by the
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). Centre would
implement and support projects in areas such as
training/capacity building, showcase for energy efficient
technologies, information centre and knowledge
repository etc. and is mandated to become the key
reference and resource institution on industrial energy-
efficient technologies.
The ceremony was graced by dignitaries including Shri
Alok Kumar Secretary, Ministry of Power, Shri Ajay Tewari,
Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power, Shri Abhay Bakre,
DG, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Dr.Tripta Thakur,
DG, NPTI, and Dr. Ashok Kumar, DDG, BEE. The
demonstration centre shall serve as a single window
centre for display of non-working models on proven
technologies under Perform, Achieve and Trade scheme of
Bureau of Energy Efficiency. Shri Krishan Pal unveiled the
Digital UTPRERAK logo and Brochure. Shri Pal in his
address stated that the demonstration centre has been
established in line with the visions of Hon’ble Prime
Minister Shri Narendra Modi to foster tech innovation and
sustainable business practices in India.
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An awareness workshop on “Energy Efficiency
Implementation” in Indian Railways was organized on 12th
June 2023 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Senior
officials from Railway Board, Zonal Railways, Railway
Production Units and Railway Workshops attended the
program. Shri Naveen Gulati, Member (Traction & Rolling
Stock) graced the workshop as the chief guest. Shri Abhay
Bakre, DG, BEE addressed the gathering on the Energy
Transition Initiatives of Indian Railways. Discussions were
held on the Traction and Non-traction initiatives of Indian
Railways for Energy Efficiency. In his special address, Shri
Gulati appreciated BEE for its involvement in the
implementation of Energy Efficiency in Indian Railways. He
also congratulated the DCs of Indian Railways on
performing exceedingly well in PAT cycle-II and added that
in PAT cycle-VII, DCs of Indian Railways will surely repeat
their performance in PAT-II & will earn more ESCerts.
During the Railway awareness workshop, 03 Railways
installations were facilitated on getting Shunya+ Label.
 One-day physical workshop was held under the
Facilitation Centre for promotion of ‘Energy efficiency
financing in India’ on 12th June 2023 in Chennai. The focus
of the workshop was the financing of Energy Efficient
technologies in MSME and Large Industries. The workshop
was attended by more than 70 participants from diverse
backgrounds including large industries, MSMEs, ESCO &
Industry associations. Dr E. Bhaskaran, Joint Director
(MSME department), Government of Tamil Nadu
delivered a special address at the event. A session on
Energy Efficiency Financing initiatives was delivered by
BEE, PFC, SIDBI, Indian Bank and Central of India.

World Environment Day 2023: Conference on

Consumer-Centric Approaches for E-cooking Transition

Shri Ajay Tewari, Addl. Secretary, Ministry of Power,

Government of India delivered a special address at the
Conference on Consumer-Centric Approaches for E-
cooking Transition. Shri Tewari spoke on e-cooking as a
part of our battle against climate change. Shri Tewari also
spoke on the leading role India is playing towards attaining
a green environment through MissionLiFE. E-cooking
would be an essential part of this battle.
'Electric cooking is the future & we only need the
consumers' confidence' - Shri Abhay Bakre, DG, BEE
addressed the conference. Shri Bakre spoke on the ease,
safety & convenience of adopting e-cooking. Speaking on
the significance of Environment Day, Shri Bakre added that
adopting clean cooking would also pave our path towards
attaining Sustainable Development Goals.
In the concluding session of the conference, a panel
discussion on enablers for the adoption of e-cooking
solutions in India with a panel comprising various industry
experts and stakeholders, the session was focused on
enablers for the adoption of e-cooking solutions such as
finance, demand aggression, carbon credits & business
models.
During the conference commemorating World
Environment Day, a presentation on the initiatives taken
by BEE to promote e-cooking was made by Ms
Pravatanalini Samal, Director, BEE. Ms. Samal also spoke
on the recently launched Star Labelling program for
induction cooktops. Her presentation was followed by a
lively panel discussion on strategies to promote the
transition of households to e-cooking.
 Bureau of Energy Efficiency in association with Madhya
Pradesh Urjja Vikas Nigam Limittd (MPUVNL) organized
the “Investment Bazaar for Energy Efficiency &
Decarbonization Techniques" in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
on 25th May 2023. The workshop was attended by Mr.
Vivek Negi Joint Director, BEE; SIDBI; Central Bank of India;
Union Bank of India officials; PAT cell & industries
members. With the participation of more than 80
distinguished guests, the event was a great success. The
guests were from various backgrounds like DCs, MSMEs,
Financial Institutions, etc. Stalls were put up by industries
and FIs to show case their Energy efficiency technologies
and schemes. In this event EE Projects with cost of more
than Rs. 2 crores have been demonstrated.
Stakeholder Consultation for Accredited Carbon
Verifiers
"The most basic & crucial element of ICM are the
Verifiers" – Shri Abhay Bakre, Director General, BEE
delivered a special address to the stakeholders at the
Consultative Meeting for Carbon Verifiers today. Speaking
on the significance of the interaction, Shri Bakre spoke on
the need to build a strong & robust pool of verifies to
ensure that the Indian Carbon Market is one of the top
Carbon Markets in the World.
"Let us develop the ICM in a way that is useful for
everyone" – Shri Saurabh Diddi, Director, BEE shared an
overview of the Indian Carbon Market (ICM) at the
Stakeholder Consultation for Accredited Carbon Verifiers.
Shri Diddi also addressed queries from the various
stakeholders & representatives as he set the tone for the
dynamic session of the day.
The first Sectoral Advisory Group (SAG) meeting for the
Chlor-Alkali Sector was held at the BEE headquarters. The
group discussed various aspects like Low Carbon
Technologies, New R&D projects in Chlor-Alkali Sector.
Discussions were also held on the topics of Capacity
Building Workshop in clusters regarding the latest
technologies in relevant processes, international and
domestic technology along with possible interventions.

In observance of 9th International Yoga Day, officers &

staff of BEE took part in a yoga session. Shri Abhay Bakre,
DG, BEE initiated the session with encouraging words on
maintaining health and fitness through yoga. To promote
a healthy lifestyle within a busy schedule, the instructor
demonstrated various yoga postures that can be easily
performed in the office.
 स्वच्छता पखवाडा (16-31 मई 2023)
ऊर्जा दक्षतज ब्यूरो में स्वच्छतज पखवजडे कज आयोर्न ककयज है ।
इस अवसर पर श्री सौरभ डीड्डी, कनदे शक ने सभी अकिकजररयो एवं
कमाचजररयों को स्वच्छता की शपथ कदलजई।
स्वच्छतज से स्वजस्थ्य, स्वजस्थ्य से समृद्धि और समृद्धि से कवकजस कज
रजस्तज तय होतज है। इन्ीं बजतों को ध्यजन में रखते हुए, ऊर्जा दक्षतज
ब्यूरो में आर् स्वच्छतज पखवजडज के अंतर्ात, ‘निबंध लेखि
प्रनतयोनिता’ कज आयोर्न ककयज र्यज। इस प्रकतयोकर्तज के तहत
ब्यूरो के कमाचजररयों ने स्वच्छतज के कवकभन्न आयजमों और स्वच्छ
भजरत में युवजओं की भूकमकज पर कनबंि कलखे।
ऊर्जा दक्षतज ब्यूरो में, ‘स्वच्छतज पखवजडज कजयाक्रम’ के दौरजन
आर् "स्लोिि राइन ं ि" कज आयोर्न ककयज र्यज। इसके तहत,
ब्यूरो के कमाचजररयों और अकिकजररयों ने सजफ-सफजई से संबंकित
कई तरह के नजरे कलखे और स्वच्छतज को व्यवहजर पररवतान कज
कहस्सज बनजने को प्रेररत ककयज।
ऊर्जा दक्षतज ब्यूरो में आर् 'स्वच्छतज पखवजडज' के तहत, 'निज
प्रनतयोनिता' कज आयोर्न ककयज र्यज। इस किर् में ब्यूरो
कमाचजररयों ने भजरी उत्सजह के सजथ भजर् कलयज।
एक कदम स्वच्छतज की ओर
On the closing day of Swachhata Pakhwada, BEE organised
a Walkathon to create awareness about the importance of
cleanliness among the general public. Officers and staff
took part in this walk and displayed swachhata-related
messages.

BEE in association with TANGEDCO Tamil Nadu State

Designated Agency organised a one-day conference on
‘Investment Bazaar for Energy Efficiency’ on 30th May,
2023 in Chennai. CEO TNSDA & Chief Engineer IC, R&D &
DSM, TANGEDCO Er. P. Baskar, B.E, F.I.E. inaugurated the
event. The inauguration was followed by Virtual Theme
Addressed by Shri. Shyam Sunder, Joint Director BEE,
Special addressed by Superintending Engineer,
TANGEDCO Smt. Anandhi in presence of various
dignitaries from FIs and industries. More than 50
distinguished guests from various backgrounds including
DCs, Industries, and Financial Institutions participated in
the event making it a success. Stalls were put up by
industries and financial institutions to showcase their
energy efficiency technologies and schemes. In this event,
9 new EE Projects were also identified. With this event,
BEE has organized 26 Investment Bazaar events across
India where Projects with an approximate cost of Rs. 2300
cr have been identified.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in association with the
Assam State Designated Agency (ASDA) organized the
“Investment Bazaar for Energy Efficiency Financing ” on
19th May 2023 at Hotel Palacio, Guwahati, Assam. The
workshop was inaugurated by Mr. Shri Manvendra Pratap
Singh, IAS, Mr. N Sharma ,CEI, ASDA, - Shri Manoj Lundia,
State President, Laghu Udyog, Assam.The program was
attended by more than 50 participants from MSME, Large
Industry, hotel, tea industry & different banks. Sr. GM- PFC
& DGM-SIDBI also delivered presentations on Energy
Efficiency Financing schemes. Energy Efficiency Projects
with project cost of more than Rs. 2 crore have been
identified in this workshop.

On World Environment Day, BEE in collaboration with

Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh
organised an awareness rally promoting the “Go Electric”
Campaign in Vizag. With the participation of a large
number of dignitaries & guests, the event was a great
success. The awareness program sought to promote
electric mobility as a means to tackle air and noise
pollution.

4th World Environment Expo (WEE 2023)

The 4th WORLD ENVIRONMENT EXPO (WEE 2023) was held on 05-07 JUNE 2023 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, India.
WEE 2023 is a b2b business platform for the national and international environment technology and equipment
manufacturers to find out the new business opportunities worldwide. The event offered a great opportunity to network
with the Industry. The expo aimed at creating awareness for the environment, use of technology for environment
protection , research & development for new environmental protection technology and provide business opportunities
to environment technology and equipment manufacturers.
The BEE pavilion saw heavy footfall on the two day event of World Environment Expo 2023 with visitors including
industry experts, delegates and the general public. Interested visitors enquired with members of Team BEE and had
their queries addressed.
 NEWS Highlights: PTC India Limited
24th Annual Day of PTC India Limited

Dr. Rajib K Mishra, CMD, PTC India, grace the occasion and
commenced the event by felicitating our esteemed guests.
With great enthusiasm, he shared an insightful overview of
the remarkable 24-year journey of PTC India, highlighting the
glorious achievements.
Sh.Mohammad Afzal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power &
Sh.Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity
Authority extend warm wishes and express admiration for
the remarkable achievements of PTC India. During their
address, they emphasized the pivotal role of PTC India in the
development of power sector and fostering sustainable
growth.
The renowned singer Talat Aziz mesmerized the audience
with his soulful Ghazal performance. His melodious voice
added a touch of elegance and bliss to the event, captivating
everyone present. A truly memorable experience!
Shri Harish Saran, Executive Director, PTC India delivers a
heartfelt vote of thanks. Expressing gratitude to all the
guests, he acknowledges their presence and support in
making the event a resounding success. He extends
appreciation to the esteemed guests, talented performers,
dedicated staff, and the entire PTC India Family for their
contributions and commitment.

Rajesh Cherayil, Chief Strategy Officer of PTC India Ltd.,

delivered a presentation on the crucial role of Data
Sciences in the power sector during the International
Conference on "Innovations in the Power Sector
towards Sustainable Development Goals (iPSSDG)" on
23-24 June 2023 at Kolkata, organised by Damodar
Valley Corporation. He underscored the significance of
leveraging Data Sciences to develop and implement
strategies that contribute to a sustainable future in the
power sector. By harnessing the power of data analytics,
the industry can enhance energy efficiency, promote
renewable energy sources, fortify the reliability and
resilience of power grids, and address environmental
concerns.
PTC India's dedicated “Innovation & Analytics Lab” was inaugurated on 12 May 2023 by a distinguished panel consisting
of Shri Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairman CEA, Shri Sanjiv Sahai, Former Secretary (Power), Government of India and Shri S.
K. Soonee, Former CEO, POSOCO.

PTC India organized a Workshop on “Diagnostic & Condition based Monitoring (CBM) of Electrical Assets” on 10th
May 2023. Dr. Colin Smith from IPEC Ltd, UK delivered session on CBM techniques for automating maintenance of
electrical assets. The workshop was attended by participants from prestigious organizations like SAIL, GAIL (India)
Limited, Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Delhi Transco, MPPTCL, BSES Delhi, OTPC, NETC, GMR Energy, Delhi
International Airport, Saurya Urja, etc.

PTC got recognition with Excellence Award for “Most Active Trader in Electricity”
by IEX for the year 2022-23. PTC volume in IEX was 29.9 Billion Units during the
year and its clients included various State Utilities, Generators, and Open Access
consumers.
 PTC’s daily power trading volumes crossed the 300 MUs
/ day mark on June 25th 2023. This remarkable surge in
demand reflects the dynamic growth of the power
trading market. Over the past 10 days, the daily power
trading volumes have skyrocketed by approximately
26% compared to the same period last year. This
upward trajectory demonstrates the growing
confidence in PTC as a trusted and dependable power
trading partner for efficient electricity trading.

In the new financial year 2023-24, PTC’s electricity traded

volumes continue to show an upward trend on back of
increased demand in the short term power trading market.
The overall power trading volumes in April'23 increased by
~36% to 6775 MUs compared to 4971 MUs in April'22.

PTC India, Brookfield Renewables ink MoU

for 100 MW solar power
PTC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) with Brookfield Renewables for the purchase of
100 megawatts (MW) solar power on a long-term basis.
Brookfield Renewables, one of the world’s largest
investors with around 24,000 MW of generating
capacity globally, is developing a 400 MW solar power
project at the Bikaner solar park in Rajasthan. The
Bikaner solar park is being developed under Brookfield’s
$15-billion global transition fund (BGTF) and is expected
to be commissioned in phases starting from December
2023.

PTC Foundation in collaboration with Snehi, has been

working tirelessly to provide psychosocial support to the
children of Bal Bhawan. From interactive sessions to games,
music activities and storytelling, we are nurturing the talents
and creating a brighter future. Let us empower and uplift
these children, showering them with the love and care they
truly deserve.
PTC India Limited
(Formerly known as Power Trading Corporation of India Limited)

Address 1:
Technology & Consultancy Centre, 359, Udyog Vihar Phase-2, Gurugram -122016

Address 2:
Corporate office:
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Website: www.ptcindia.com
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