Anthropogenic alteration of natural lighting by unwanted & excessive artificial illuminations is known as light pollution. It contributes to our increasing carbon footprint and upsets the ecological balance. From this Energy Conservation Day, let us make smarter lighting choices in our homes & neighbourhoods, reduce light pollution & our electricity bills.
In the previous edition of this article, we explored the concept of greenwashing, looking at consumer impact in particular. This will explore some of the tangible steps like formulating frameworks to protect consumers from greenwashing strategies, and how countries can tackle this issue at a global level. We will also look at how Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) is evolving to meet these new found challenges.
Competition in power markets enhances efficiency in the sector, while bringing in additional finance and capital to strengthen the sector. Consumers are provided with greater choices in service providers and business models such as Opex and open access as per their energy requirements, load patterns and economic and financial considerations.
With increasing demand for electricity in urban and rural areas, impending shortages in electricity supply due to unavailability of coal and increasing penetration of renewable energy in India, it is imperative to ensure a Just Transition for electricity consumers.
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Watch our panel of eminent speakers in a discussion around the existing electricity regulations and the several challenges to competition and consumer choice.
Panelists:
1. Mukund Unny - Advocate - Currently practicing at Supreme Court
2. Prashanth Sabeshan - Partner at AZB & Partners, Bangalore
3. Mr. Ramani (Retired) - CEO of Energy Space and Windia Green Power Pvt. Ltd.
4. K. Vishnu Mohan Rao - Senior Researcher, CAG
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Plus Publications/Regulations:
Date and Time: 10/03/2017, 10: AM to 2 PM
Organizer: Federation of Consumer Organizations of Tamil Nadu (FEDCOT)
Location: Pondicherry
