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National Conference on Sustainable Cooling and Energy Efficiency Highlights India's Climate Commitments

National Conference on ‘Sustainable Cooling and Doubling the Rate of Energy Efficiency Improvement’ was held in New Delhi on February 21-22, 2025, jointly organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Power Foundation of India (PFI) under the Ministry of Power. The event focused on strategies to enhance energy efficiency, promote sustainable cooling solutions, and accelerate India’s climate goals.

Key Highlights:

• Inauguration: By Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs.
• India’s Progress: Non-fossil fuel capacity at 47.15%, with a 36% reduction in emission intensity, surpassing targets.
• Launch: Unveiling of the ‘India Energy Scenario 2023-24’ Report providing detailed energy sector analysis.
• Retrofit Manuals: Introduced Energy-Efficient Retrofit Manuals for commercial and residential buildings.

Strategic Insights & Discussions:

• Shri Shripad Naik (Hon’ble MoS): India’s leadership in G20 & COP28 reinforced global energy efficiency acceleration.
• Pankaj Agarwal (Secretary, Ministry of Power): India must increase its Energy Intensity (EI) improvement rate from 2.5% to 4% by 2030 to meet the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration (NDLD) goals.
• Urgent Focus: Emphasized on cooling solutions to address rising demand while ensuring access to energy-efficient cooling technologies.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Called for collaboration to measure energy savings impact and translate global commitments into action.

Thematic Sessions Covered:

• Buildings
• Appliances
• Industry
• Transport
• Investment
• Sustainable Cooling

Participation & Knowledge Partners:

Over 250 delegates and 50+ speakers from key government ministries, IEA, SE4All, CLASP, ICCT, TERI, CEEW, AEEE, and other global and Indian think tanks participated in the conference.

The conference reinforced India’s commitment to doubling energy efficiency improvements and addressing sustainable cooling challenges. With a focus on policy, technology, and stakeholder engagement, India is set to optimize energy demand, improve efficiency, and contribute to global climate action.