The energy efficiency policy initiatives and energy security: Experiences from india

Abstract

Purpose: This paper presents significant developments of energy efficiency sector in India from 1960 to present date. It also tries to reveal the importance of energy efficiency policies for energy security. The study also highlighted the major challenges faced during the implementation and effective compliance of these efficiency measures. Methodology: The study was conducted by desktop analysis using a wide variety of sources such as published books, research papers, regulations, polices, and roadmaps on energy in global and Indian context. Findings: The study shows that energy efficiency initiatives are integral part of the India's energy planning strategies. As its different domestic conventional sources of commercial energy sources are minimized with the increase of usage and the Government of India realized to adopt an energy efficiency strategy to go on a sustainable path of energy development. Limitations: In this paper an attempt has been made to analyze the changing importance of energy efficiency policy initiatives of India from 1960 to present date. This work can be considered as a stepping stone and further research is needed. Originality/Value: The paper provides a range of information about energy efficiency scenario in India. The methodology and results reported in this paper may be used for anyone who interesting to research in Indian energy sector. © Springer-Verlag London 2013.