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AUGUST 2016 JUNE 2017
A week ago, the world heard the profound news confirming US withdrawal from the 2015 Paris climate change accord. Out of the nearly 200 nations in the world, originally Nicaragua and Syria were the only nations that have not signed the 2015 Paris climate change accord. Unfortunately, President Donald Trump has now announced US’ exit from the Paris accord. By the stroke of Trump’s pen, “the polluter pays” principle would be severely affected with increased burden on all other nations, particularly the poor countries, when the entire planet earth is considered as a single family. US withdrawal from the climate change accord would have dire consequences and would not be relished by many in the world. Even within the US, there are several states, organisations and key individuals who have expressed displeasure over President Donald Trump’s drastic decision to back out from the Paris accord which hopefully would be reversed in the not too distant future. On the same subject, India’s response is heartening and responsible. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rightly and optimistically reiterated last week that no matter who supports or not the Paris accord, India’s commitment to forge ahead with specific actions to mitigate climate change. India’s resolve would have positive contributing impact. India had been engaged in preserving the environment for 5,000 years and this has been our ethos and part and parcel of the country’s tradition. Such a philosophy needs to be reflected at every unit level, community level, home level and by every member of the human civilization. In comparison with previous decades, conducive atmosphere prevails in India for one and all to contribute for energy-efficiency in every sphere of activity. The present India offers freedom at individual, community and corporate levels for showcasing energy-efficiency in generation, distribution and utilisation of energy. The action should start from self. There is market for the doer and the performer. Take for instance the scope for growth in renewable energy and amongst it the key issue of solar power. The nation’s laudable goal of achieving 40% of the country’s total electricity generation capacity through renewable energy by the year 2030 provides opportunity for several including consultants, auditors, manufacturers, designers, suppliers, installers,
CONTENTS promotion, communication, other service agencies and above all, the end-users. What once used to be a sector relying on subsidies, solar power has now become a huge market on its own merits, sustained by economies of scale, falling capital costs and short gestation periods of installations. Every idle roof and open space is a potential site for solar generation. On the user side, energy-efficiencies can similarly create energy capacity and also generate cash through operating expenses reduction for the same work done or service provided. Energyefficiency is rightly called the “fifth fuel”. The “negawatts” through energy-efficiency are far more cost-effective and swifter to create compared to capacity addition through newer power plants. Energy-efficiency is the most cost-effective driver to achieve sustainability goals in any country and this fact is emphatically proven by the award winning performers in India in every sector. Thus, it is my appeal, that no matter what position we hold, what profession we are in, it is the ethical responsibility of every individual to contribute our own bit for sustainability – this can be on the supply side, say promotion of renewable energy and at the demand side, by practicing energy-efficiency. As confirmed at the SEEM Annual General body Meeting on May 26 2017 at Ahmedabad, I am indeed honoured and thankful to be elected as this laudable organisation’s President and affirm to serve the members in whatever way practically possible and endeavour to leave a useful, lasting impact on sustainability for the community at large, with team work of countless number of SEEM members and supporters.
SNEMA 2016 Seminar held at Ahmedabad Dr. Sathaye hails Indian efforts SEEM Awards delivered at Ahmedabad
Editorial Team Mr. Sudhir Kumar, Co-ordinator Dr. K.K. Sasi Mr. C. Jayaraman, Dr. R. Harikumar Mr. K. Madhusoodanan, Editor, Energy Press Research: Asha Ashruf SEEM Executive Council
ISRO-ASI Award for SEEM Fellow SEEM joins UK project on energy efficiency SEEM AGM, Elections held Innovative companies switch on lumens as service ZF wind power completes 10 years France vows to go beyond Paris climate commitments Marginally negative impact of GST for new solar projects: ICRA Forthcoming Events and Seminars in Energy
U V Krishna Mohan Rao President, SEEM
Patron: Dr. Brahmanand Mohanty, Adviser for Asia, ADEME
President Mr. U.V.Krishna Mohan Rao Vice- President Mr. Satvinder Singh Mann General Secretary Design: Mr. G. Krishnakumar Andmore Creative Joint Secretary Mr. Alpesh Pandya SEEM Executive Council President Treasurer Dr. Mr. R.Sasi.K.Kottayil Jayakumar Editor VicePresident Mr. K. Madhusoodanan Dr. Pradeep Immediate PastGupta President Dr.General K.K. SasiSecretary Immediate Past General Secretary Mr. C. Jayaraman Mr. C. Jayaraman
Joint Secretary
Mr. Chapter R. Jayakumar State Representatives Treasurer
Dr. Pradeep Gupta Mr. A. Santhosh Mr. C.M. Varughese Dr.Immediate C.S . Azad Past President Mr. Jayesh Dr. P. P. Darji Mittal Mr. Mool Chand Jain
Members Dr. R. Harikumar (Immediate Past General Secretary) Mr. Akhilesh Kumar Verma Mr. Rajan.M. Menon Mr. K. Madhusoodanan Mr. G. Krishnakumar Mr. Antony Joesph Mr. R. Sudhir Kumar Mr. Alpesh Pandya Mr. Mool Chand Jain Mr. R.K. Yadav Mr. C. S. Azad Mr. Viraf Karanjawala
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