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Asia-Pacific Partnership (APP) on Clean Development and Climate |
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The Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate is an innovative new effort to accelerate the development and deployment of clean energy technologies. APP partners Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, and the United States have agreed to work together and with private sector partners to meet goals for energy security, national air pollution reduction, and climate change in ways that promote sustainable economic growth and poverty reduction. The Partnership will focus on expanding investment and trade in cleaner energy technologies, goods and services in key market sectors.
APP project, under the guidance ECO-III project, together with CEPT, MNIT, IIIT is implementing projects to help establish Regional Energy Efficiency Centers and to improve energy efficiency in the Indian public sector. ECO-III is also collaborating with APP to develop capacity of students/educators and professionals in the field of building energy simulation through a national program. |
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Battery Park City Authority (BPCA) |
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BPCA’s mission is to plan, create, co-ordinate and maintain a balanced community of commercial, residential, retail, and park space within its designated 92-acre site on Manhattan's lower west side. Battery Park City Authority leads the way in setting standards for healthy and sustainable environments.
As a part of the study tour to US, India Policymakers have visited BPCA to learn about the organizations program and how they can be relevant to promote Energy Efficiency in India. |
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California Energy Commission (CEC) |
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The California Energy Commission is the state's primary energy policy and planning agency.
The Commission manages public goods charge monies collected by the investor-owned utilities for renewable energy, research and development, and other federal and state funds for specific programs.
As part of the study tour to US, India Policymakers have visited CEC to learn about its program and how they can be relevant to promote Energy Efficiency in India. |
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DesignBuilder Software Ltd. (DBS) |
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DesignBuilder Software Ltd (DBS) is private software Research & Development Company started in 1999 as Energy Coding. Based in Stroud, Gloucestershire. DBS specializes in developing high-quality simulation-based software tools for practitioners and research projects and has a particular interest in developing easy-to-use interfaces to powerful calculation methods. The flagship software product DesignBuilder is the result of considerable investment in user interface technology and illustrates our uncompromising approach to software design. DesignBuilder v.1.0 was released in December 2005. The aim of the DBS is “to bring advanced building modeling into the mainstream by providing tools that are easy to use and highly accessible both in terms of initial cost and in the time taken to learn them. We are particularly keen to encourage the uptake of environmentally responsible design techniques and to play our part in reducing building-related pollution to sustainable levels.”
DesignBuilder is collaborating with ECO-III project under the Educational Curriculum enhancement initiative by offering substantial educational and training discounts to enable equipping computer laboratories of 20 architectural/engineering colleges with DesignBuilder/EnergyPlus building simulation software. |
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E Source, Colorado USA |
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E Source, based in Boulder, CO, USA provides independent research, advisory, and information services to utilities, major energy users, and other key players in the retail energy marketplace. Its mission is to increase the effectiveness of its members' operations, programs, and customer relationships, while supporting the efficient and environmentally sound use of energy. The E Source Technology Atlas Series has earned international acclaim as the most comprehensive and definitive reference work on energy efficiency in buildings. Combining up-to-date technical information with practical case studies and application guidelines, the Technology Atlas Series is an essential resource for anyone involved in building operation. The series includes five volumes--Lighting, Cooling, Heating, Drivepower, and Appliances--covering each of the primary areas of building energy use. Totaling over 1,700 pages, each volume in the Technology Atlas Series is packed with detailed illustrations, graphics, and photographs to help explain important concepts, along with a comprehensive index and extensive footnotes and cross-references.
E Source is collaborating with ECO-III project under the Educational Curriculum enhancement initiative by offering substantial educational discounts to enable distribution the Technology Atlas to 35 educational and not-for-profit organizations in India. |
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Econoler International Inc., Canada |
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Econoler International is a Canadian company specializing in the energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean energy production, Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) and Kyoto mechanisms.
The ECO-III Project has sought the support of Econoler International for promoting energy efficiency in existing buildings and the municipal sector and promoting the delivery of energy efficiency services in India by reviewing the challenges and developing a pathway for establishing an industry. |
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Efficiency Valuation Organization |
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This organization develops and maintains IPMVP. EVO also offers a certification program for M&V professionals in collaboration with association of energy engineers.
ECO-III is working with EVO to offer M&V training program fro Indian energy efficiency professionals.
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Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory (LBNL) |
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The mission of Berkeley Lab's Environmental Energy Technologies Division is to perform analysis, research and development leading to better energy technologies and reduction of adverse energy-related environmental impacts. Its work increases the efficiency of energy use, reduces its environmental effects, provides the nation with environmental benefits, and helps developing nations achieve similar goals through technical advice. EETD carries out its work through the support of the U.S. Department of Energy (the Division's primary sponsor), other federal entities, state governments and the private sector. Our staff of 300 represents a diverse cross section of fields and skills, ranging from architecture, physics, and mechanical engineering to economics and public policy.
The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) and the University of California, Berkeley have announced a joint research and development program in which researchers will work with the government and private sector of India to develop paths toward reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) while maintaining sustained economic growth. The Berkeley-India Joint Leadership on Energy and the Environment (BIJLEE) will bring together researchers from Berkeley Lab and UC Berkeley, including its College of Engineering, and other U.S. and Indian universities, institutions, and corporations to develop energy-efficient and renewable energy technologies. At the same time, BIJLEE will address the policy innovations needed to transfer these technologies to the marketplace, with the goal of combating climate change and promoting economic growth with solutions that are appropriate to India.
ECO-III project is working with EETD scientists and researchers on the topic of Building Energy Efficiency, Demand Side Management, Energy Efficiency in Data Centers, and Energy Efficient Procurement in the Government Sector. |
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Lighting Research Center (LRC’s) |
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The Lighting Research Center (LRC) is part of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. LRC is the leading university-based research center devoted to lighting and offers the world's premier graduate education in lighting, including one- and two-year master's programs and a Ph.D. program. LRC’s mission is to advance the effective use of lighting and thereby to create a positive legacy for society and the environment.
As a part of the study tour to US, India Policymakers have visited LRC to learn about the organizations program and how they can be relevant to promote Energy Efficiency in India. |
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Pacific Energy Center (PG&E) |
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The Pacific (PG&E) Energy Center offers educational programs, design tools, advice, and support to create energy efficient buildings and comfortable indoor environments. Most of our efforts are focused around commercial buildings; however, other departments offer advice and information for residential buildings.
International Resources Group (IRG) supported by USAID, has invited Mr. Roland Risser, Director Customer Energy Efficiency, PG&E, USA to share his experiences and give a talk entitled “Demand Side Management: Why it makes Sense and What is Involved” on March 18, 2008 at New Delhi. As a part of the study tour to US, India Policymakers have visited PGE to learn about the organizations program and how they can be relevant to promote Energy Efficiency in India. |
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Team Analyst |
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Team Analyst is a consulting firm based in Sydney, Australia that specializes in improving the energy efficiency, and therefore, reducing the greenhouse gas footprint, of large buildings. The organization’s skills include integrating design scheme at concept stage using simulation tools; monitoring the integrity of sustainable and energy efficiency design intent through the construction stage; review and tune up of building energy systems post occupancy. The firm specializes in design reviews, building energy simulation, review of building energy system operations.
Team Analyst is working with ECO-III project in the capacity development program linked with curriculum enhancement at architecture and engineering colleges through organization of “Train the Trainers” program and equipping computer laboratories at partner educational institutions with state of the art energy simulations tools. It is also assisting ECO-III program in conducting energy simulation training workshops for design professionals and consultants. |
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U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
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The mission of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect human health and the environment. Since 1970, EPA has been working for a cleaner, healthier environment for the American people. EPA is responsible for researching and setting national standards for a variety of environmental programs, and delegates to states and tribes the responsibility for issuing permits and for monitoring and enforcing compliance.
As a part of the study tour to US, Indian Policymakers have visited U.S. EPA to learn about the organizations program and how they can be relevant to promote Energy Efficiency in India. |
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U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) |
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The Department of Energy's overarching mission is to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States; to promote scientific and technological innovation in support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup of the national nuclear weapons complex. The Building Technologies Program is specifically designed and structured to conduct the key activities required to meet its vision, mission, and zero energy goals, which have been developed in an open and consultative process and are linked to the strategic objectives of EERE.
As a part of the study tour to US, India Policymakers have visited U.S. DOE to learn about the organizations program and how they can be relevant to promote Energy Efficiency in India. |
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Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) |
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The Vienna University of Technology (TU Vienna) is located in the heart of Europe, in a cosmopolitan city of great cultural diversity. For nearly 200 years, the TU Vienna has been a place of research, teaching and learning in the service of progress. The TU Vienna is among the 10 most successful technical universities in Europe and is Austria’s largest scientific-technical research and educational institution.
TU Vienna is working with ECO-III project in the capacity development program linked with curriculum enhancement at architecture and engineering colleges through organization of “Train the Trainers” program and equipping computer laboratories at partner educational institutions with state of the art energy simulations tools. |
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World Bank |
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The World Bank is an internationally supported bank that provides financial and technical assistance to developing countries for development programs with the stated goal of reducing poverty. The Bank supports developing countries' efforts to provide cleaner, stable electricity services to households and businesses through its financing instruments, policy advice, partnerships, and knowledge transfer.
The ECO-III project is exchanging ideas and experiences in areas of common interest especially SMEs, municipalities and public sector buildings.
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WinBuild, Inc. |
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WinBuild, Inc., based in Fairfax, VA, USA, provides technical assistance to international organizations on the topic of performance rating of glazing systems and on testing of performance parameters for glazing systems using WINDOWS and THERM software. By working closely with National Fenestration Rating Council, WinBuild, Inc. can help in setting up of public-private partnership to enable national rating systems for window systems.
WinBuild, Inc. is working with ECO-III project on Energy Conservation Building Code implementation and assisting with the establishment of Regional Energy Efficiency Center on Building Envelope and Simulation at CEPT University, Ahmedabad. |
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