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Sun-blocking but make it pretty: Facade ideas that cool down your home

There are plenty of stylish ways to block the sun while keeping our home's facade visually appealing and cool.
Updated on May 04, 2025 08:12 PM IST

Tips to make your home healthier with sustainable interior design

The future of interior design is here—and it is sustainable.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 07:13 PM IST

Transform your home into a green haven with these genius interior design hacks

Ways to make your homes greener and healthier.
Updated on Apr 03, 2025 06:05 PM IST

Smart meters in govt colonies, others issues to figure in U.P. discoms’ review meet

The initiative aims at improving billing accuracy and reducing power losses as part of broader efforts to modernise Uttar Pradesh’s electricity distribution infrastructure. (For Representation)
Updated on Jan 05, 2025 07:32 AM IST

Technology driving sustainability in construction

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Published on Nov 15, 2024 06:03 PM IST

NITI Aayog’s Green Transition symposium: New platform to help states create own roadmap to be announced

For representation only (HT File Photo)
Updated on Nov 09, 2024 08:44 PM IST

Less efficient solar panels could increase day temperature: Study

The researchers relied on data from five cities– Kolkata, Sydney, Austin, Athens, and Brussels. (Sanjeev Kumar/HT)
Updated on Oct 13, 2024 06:26 PM IST

AI has entered the building, but does that make it greener?

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An AI program requires so many data centres — involving so much power and water — just at the training stage that generating a single image can essentially suck up as much energy as fully charging a smartphone, studies have found. (Adobe Stock)
Updated on Sep 14, 2024 12:49 PM IST

Bengaluru to shine bright with LED streetlights, plan to cost 684 cr: Report

The upgrade will replace around 3 lakh old streetlights, promising a 50% reduction in power use and seven years of maintenance.
Published on Aug 27, 2024 07:00 PM IST

You may have to pay a lot more for a car as emission rules get stricter

The bureau of energy efficiency has asked industry stakeholders to submit their comments by the first week of July.
Updated on Jun 14, 2024 12:43 PM IST

Green data centres can lead to sustainable digital transformation

Data centres (representative)
Published on Jun 11, 2024 07:41 PM IST

Private sector struggles in embracing energy-efficient innovations

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Published on May 11, 2024 04:18 PM IST

Plaksha University launches new research centre for clean energy

Plaksha University has launched the Indorama Ventures Center for Clean Energy - a research center aimed at supporting India’s transition to a net zero-carbon, self-reliant, and an energy-secure future. It also seeks to contribute in global efforts to reduce carbon emissions through research and more.
Published on Feb 19, 2024 07:14 PM IST

Considering home renovations? Illuminate your space with these 7 lighting trends

Considering home renovations? Illuminate your space with these 7 lighting trends
Published on Jan 17, 2024 12:54 PM IST

India, USAID/India MoU to achieve ‘net-zero carbon’ in railways gets Cabinet nod

Representative Phot (Twitter/@usaid_india)
Published on Jan 05, 2024 08:26 PM IST

Scope to limit warming to 1.5°C narrowed further in last two years: IEA

IEA has called for adoption of these solutions at the UN Climate Conference (COP28) at Dubai this year. (HT Archive)
Published on Sep 26, 2023 03:18 PM IST

Can computing clean up its act?

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Digital computers have become vastly more efficient over the past 80 years. (Representative Image)
Published on Aug 18, 2023 01:38 AM IST

COP28: Doubling energy efficiency, raising hydrogen production top agenda

Children play in a water fountain during a heatwave, near the walls of Jerusalem's Old City on Thursday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Jul 14, 2023 09:02 AM IST

Phase down fossil fuels, triple renewable energy capacity: UAE lays out COP28 plan

Sultan al-Jaber UAE’s industry and advanced technology minister (Reuters Photo)
Updated on Jul 13, 2023 09:06 PM IST

Business model for scaling up super-efficient appliances

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India has achieved near-universal access to electricity in recent years, but there remain gaps in power supply reliability and quality (Agrawal, Mani, Jain, et al. 2020).
Updated on May 11, 2024 12:43 PM IST

India needs to rethink housing for the poor | Opinion

The government estimates that there are 26-37 million families in urban India that live in informal housing, and they largely belong to the poorer sections.
Updated on Jul 12, 2020 01:41 PM IST

Analysis| India’s energy choices are critical for the world

India has ensured that energy has become both widespread and affordable for its citizens, whose typical income is a small fraction of the global average
Published on Jan 09, 2020 08:16 PM IST

National level painting competition on energy conservation held, 26 winners to be awarded tomorrow

The winners will be awarded on December 14, the National Energy Conservation Day, by RK Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New and Renewable Energy and Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Updated on Dec 13, 2019 02:34 PM IST

Lighting the path to true energy efficiency in India, writes minister RK Singh

There is enough evidence to show improvement in safety and business activities due to the LED streetlights
Updated on Oct 20, 2019 08:23 PM IST

Wednesday saw season’s highest power demand in Delhi

Children take a dip in a pond to get respite from the scorching heat on a hot summer day, at India Gate in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 11, 2019.
Updated on Jun 13, 2019 08:02 AM IST

How the cement industry is helping India meet its climate goals

As India urbanises, progresses towards housing for all, and develops its expressways, the cement industry would keep growing. Its ability to absorb waste would keep rising as waste, in turn, continues to increase with higher incomes. This would be a breakthrough towards a circular economy and a template for similar ambition in other industry segments.
Updated on Nov 16, 2018 03:11 PM IST

Centre issues parameters for metro rail systems under ‘Make in India initiative’

Electrical systems used in metro rail systems include lifts, escalators, tunnel ventilation and environment control system, power supply and traction system and electrical and mechanical system (underground and elevated).
Updated on Sep 02, 2018 03:41 PM IST

India, China lead global solar power expansion amid falling costs

Solar Power panel project inaugurated by Arvind Kejriwal, chief minister of Delhi at Milan Apartments, IP Extension in New Delhi, India, on Sunday, May 13, 2018.
Updated on May 22, 2018 01:58 PM IST

Home decor 101: Some basics to keep in mind while shopping for windows

If you are living in a busy area, opt for windows that are specifically designed for acoustic performance.
Updated on Apr 02, 2018 01:56 PM IST

One for the wall: Puneites take to vertical gardening

A vertical garden is energy efficiency and creates wind protection during winter months .
Updated on Apr 01, 2018 03:01 PM IST