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“We are proud to host this event in Goa and be a part of this global effort to advance energy efficiency. It is through events like these that we can share experiences and learn from one another for a better, energy-efficient world. The diverse perspectives and collective efforts during today’s summit can inspire transformative change,” said Power Minister Sudin Dhavalikar as the keynote speaker at DAKSHTA: Drive for Advancing Knowledge and Solutions Through Aggregation in Energy Efficiency “ a side event at G20 summit in Goa.Organised by the Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of public sector undertakings under the administration of the Ministry of Power and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) India, the event highlighted the critical role of energy efficiency in achieving sustainable development and combating climate change, gathering key stakeholders from around the world to share India's experiences and successful initiatives in the field.
As the global community recognises the paramount importance of energy efficiency, the G20 nations have the potential to collectively drive transformative change in energy practices, and this event aimed to harness this power for a global energy efficiency transformation.
Vishal Kapoor, CEO, EESL & CESL said, “We presented India's remarkable energy efficiency journey. A focal point of the discussion was the demand aggregation model, which has proven instrumental in amplifying energy efficiency initiatives. Our experiences and valuable learning from this model can be adapted for implementation in other nations. This exchange of knowledge stands poised to foster greater global sustainability and progress.”
Milind Deore, director, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) shared valuable insights and perspectives on the importance of energy efficiency in driving sustainable development globally.
The event attracted an audience of distinguished delegates, including government officials, industry leaders, and representatives from multilateral organisations.
The panel of international experts included Dr Cornelia Schenk, energy efficiency policy analyst from the International Energy Agency, UG Sujatha, policy consultant from Invest India and Prof Nick Rosseau from Loughborough University, Tejpreet Chopra, president & CEO, Bharat Light Power, and Mayur Karmarkar, managing director, International Copper Association India.
A significant highlight of the event was the interactive panel discussion titled ‘Scaling Energy Efficiency in a Global Context,’ which witnessed engaging deliberations on fostering energy efficiency at a global level.
