Introduction
India, one of the world’s most populous nations and a developing country, is experiencing rapid urbanization and industrialisation. This growth has led to a significant increase in individual electricity consumption, resulting in a yearly rise in the country's overall electricity demand. India is the 3rd largest power market after China and the USA.
Vengikkal, the second-largest panchayat in Tamil Nadu by land area, hosts a significant number of government offices and is a hub for devotees visiting Annamalaiyar Hill. Home to 26,713 residents across 8,341 households, Vengikkal faces significant challenges in managing the energy-intensive public water supply system. Operating 19 electricity service connections for water pumps, the panchayat consumes 5 lakh units of electricity annually, costing ₹42 lakhs in electricity bills. Vengikkal panchayat has an outstanding debt of ₹1.4 crore to TANGEDCO.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), in collaboration with the Consumer Protection Association (CPA), Agartala organised a media workshop to discuss the electricity issues in Tripura, as part of the project "Accelerating Clean Energy Transition by Improving Stakeholder Participation for Electricity Governance in India". The event was held on 28 November 2024 at Agartala Press Club, Tripura.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG) in association with the Consumer Rights Movement is working on a project “Accelerating Clean Energy Transition By Improving Stakeholder Participation For Electricity Governance In India” in Chattisgarh. Under this project, CAG conducted local electricity forum meetings.
Citizen consumer and civic Action Group (CAG), Chennai, in collaboration with the Anmol Foundation, Raipur organized a capacity building workshop for domestic, commercial, small and medium enterprises’ electricity consumers on 16 November 2024, at Hotel Swarn, Mahasamund district, Chhattisgarh. This workshop is part of the initiative to improve consumers awarness of state electricity tariff, electricity conservation measures and government schemes.
The interconnection between water and energy is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of sustainable development. The water-energy link refers to the intricate relationship between water usage and energy production, where each is dependent on the other. Water is essential for producing energy through processes like hydroelectric power, cooling in thermal power plants, and the extraction of fossil fuels. Conversely, energy is needed for pumping, treating, and distributing water.
CAG’s Energy Clubs are designed to provide students with knowledge about sustainable energy practices and environmental stewardship. This report documents the activities that young members of the Chennai High School, Goyyathope club participated in. They learnt about the effects of light pollution, the importance of energy conservation, energy efficiency audits, environmental pollution from power plants, and the importance of solar energy.
A building envelope is the barrier that protects occupants of a building from the elements outside. This poster discusses it's functions and how it can help reduce your energy use. These posters are free to download and distribute under creative commons license.
It is possible to reduce your fan and AC usage if you design your house to enhance natural ventilation. Learn how. These posters are free to download and distribute under creative commons license.
Upgrading your roof can massively bring down the temperature in your home. Check out this poster to find simple measures to make your roof a "cool" one! These posters are free to download and distribute under creative commons license.