The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is encouraging Andhra Pradesh to incentivize the use of energy-efficient, five-star rated air conditioners, as per a report by the Times of India.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to promote the use of five-star rated air conditioners in the state. This move is aimed at reducing energy consumption and mitigating the impact of climate change. The BEE has been working...

To decarbonize urban India, begin by planning a multi-faceted approach that includes assessing current carbon emissions, setting reduction targets, and implementing sustainable infrastructure and transportation systems.

The rapid urbanization of India, with a projected population growth from 377 million in 2011 to 590 million by 2030, poses a significant carbon challenge. The construction boom driven by this growth has a multiplier effect on embodied and operational carbon emissions....