AP lauded for using BEE star-rated devices, EE initiatives
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Vijayawada: South-West Regional Conference held on Tuesday applauded the Andhra Pradesh Government for accelerating energy efficiency (EE) initiatives across the State and hailed the recently signed MoUs by Energy Efficiency Services Ltd. (EESL), a joint venture of
Central PSUs under the Ministry of Power, for transforming the State into a role model in the country in housing and other projects.
In collaboration with EESL, AP Tourism has taken steps for the introduction of global-standard geothermal technology in Araku Valley—an internationally recognized region famed for Araku Coffee and organic produce. The proposed system, designed for water heating, space heating, and integrated clean-energy solutions, can deliver 50–70 per cent annual energy savings, offers a 4–5-year payback period, and has a life cycle exceeding 15 years. The delegates opined that the global initiative will further elevate Araku’s profile at the global level as a sustainable tourism hub.
It is appreciable that in the context of global climate change commitments of the Union Government and the State have initiated stringent steps to implement EE programs on saturation basis with a long vision to protect the interest of the future generations. And also aggressively promoting renewable energy sources to provide cost-effective and clean energy to the people and ultimately helps for sustainable economic development, employment generation and ultimately helps for combating climate change which is a historic need globally, said delegates.
