The Ministry of Power, Govt. of India is concerned with perspective planning, policy formulation, processing of projects for investment decision, monitoring of the implementation of power projects, training and manpower development and the administration and enactment of legislation in regard to thermal, hydro power generation, transmission and distribution. The Ministry of Power is responsible for the Administration of the Electricity Act, 2003, the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 and to undertake such amendments to these Acts, as may be necessary from time to time, in conformity with the Government's policy objectives.
Currently, it is implementing its various programs for the energy conservation act. It is nodal ministry for energy conservation activities and bilateral programs. It is responsible for monitoring USAID ECO-III Project.

USAID-India facilitates sharing of energy and environment best practices between the U.S. and India. Under the program of ‘Energy and Environment’, it works with Indian partners to increase viability in the power sector, conserve resources, and promote clean technologies and renewable energy. USAID is funding the ECO-III Project, and is closely monitoring execution of the Project being implemented by IRG.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was established in March 2002, as a statutory body by the Government of India under the Energy Conservation Act 2001. It coordinates with State level agencies and energy consumers to perform functions and exercise powers that may be necessary for efficient use of energy and its conservation in India. Bureau of Energy Efficiency is responsible for spearheading the improvement of energy efficiency of the economy through various regulatory and promotional instruments. The primary goal of BEE is to reduce the energy intensity in the Indian economy.

BEE, on behalf of Government of India, Ministry of Power, is partnering with the ECO-III Project on a day-to-day basis. ECO-III project, being implemented by IRG, is closely interacting with BEE on project activities such as implementation of energy conservation action plan (ECAP), curriculum enhancement at architecture and engineering colleges, improving energy efficiency in existing buildings and municipalities, and promoting energy efficiency in small and medium enterprises.

International Resource Group (IRG) is widely recognized as a world leader in environmental policy. It focuses on building capacity for critically analyzing, managing, and ameliorating degradation of all environmental media, using combinations of legal, regulatory, economic, and information tools appropriate to particular circumstances. Its experts offer advisory assistance to public and private institutions to address environmental quality problems associated with industrial production, household consumption and provision of services. Also, IRG provides worldwide services in energy policy, power sector reform, regulation, utility management, renewable energy and energy efficiency develop and implement effective strategies to address energy access, improve sector governance, support economic solutions and build the capacity of critical institutions.

IRG and its partners are implementing ECO-III by working closely with international experts and the other organizations that are part of the ECO-III team.