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• EESL and GGGI Collaborate and Launch Groundbreaking ALCBT Project in India
• ALCBT Project Targets 1.2 Million TCO2eq Reduction in India
• GGGI Aims for €140 Million to Propel Low-Carbon Building Projects in India
• Government of Germany Backs India's ALCBT Initiative to Tackle Peak Electricity Demand
• EESL and GGGI to Analyze 1600 Buildings Across Three Indian States
• 20 Energy-Efficient Retrofits Deployed in various States to improve innovative cooling solutions
• Vishal Kapoor, CEO of EESL, highlighted their collaboration with GGGI aims to address escalating electricity demand and make substantial contributions to carbon emission reduction.
• He appeals proactive States in energy efficiency such as Gujarat, Madhyapradesh,Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana,Karnataka Uttar Pradesh and all other States to join with EESL in revolutionizing energy efficiency and champion sustainable building practices
• Roadmap to 2028: ALCBT Envisions Positive Shift in India's Building Industry and Reduced GHG Emissions
• EESL to Conduct Low-Carbon Tools Workshops Across Three Nations
Vijayawada, 24 December 2023: In a groundbreaking collaboration, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), a joint venture of Public Sector Undertakings under Ministry of Power and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), an International intergovernmental organization, have jointly launched the Asia Low Carbon Buildings Transition (ALCBT) Project in India, aiming to transform the country's approach to rising peak electricity demand, particularly driven by the essential need for cooling solutions.
The project operates under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and is funded by the Government of Germany through the International Climate Initiative (IKI).
In addressing the formidable challenges posed by escalating electricity demand in the building sector, EESL and GGGI will conduct a comprehensive assessment of 400 buildings in Kerala, 600 buildings in Haryana, and 600 buildings in Uttar Pradesh. The project will also deploy 20 Energy-Efficient Cooling Retrofits in each state, supported by entities such as Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA), the Department of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (DoEF&CC), and the Energy Management Center (EMC).
During a meeting with stakeholders in the presence of director general BEE .GOI, Abhay Bakre , Vishal Kapoor, chief executive officer, EESL & CESL, disclosed that the ALCBT project represents a strategic opportunity to champion sustainable building practices.” Our collaboration with GGGI is geared to tackle the challenges of soaring electricity demand and significantly contribute to carbon emission reduction. Focusing on retrofitting air conditioning systems in 60 Indian buildings, this project signifies our unwavering commitment to energy efficiency, with broader implications for global adoption,” he said. The CEO, EESL also thanked Union Ministry of Power and BEE for their support in implementing energy efficiency programmes across the country, which have helped in saving Substantial amount of Money and around Rs 19,380 crore. saved through Unnat Jyothi Affordable LEDs for all ( UJALA) and benefited various States including AP.
He further appealed proactive States in energy efficiency such as Gujarat, Madhyapradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana and all other States to join with EESL in revolutionizing energy efficiency and champion sustainable building practices. “I urge your active participation in the ALCBT project to address peak electricity demand and reduce carbon emissions. Together, let's lead the way towards a sustainable and energy-efficient future,” he said.
As part of the project, EESL will conduct training sessions for approximately 600 professionals and individuals on the use of Low-Carbon Tools and Building Energy Efficiency in India and two additional countries. Pilot demonstrations focused on sustainable cooling systems in 60 Indian buildings and 40 buildings in two other countries will also be overseen by EESL. The primary objective is to showcase the efficacy of Demand Aggregation and Bulk Procurement, with a collective target of 100 buildings.
Helena McLeod, Deputy Director-General and Head of the Green Growth Planning & Implementation (GGP&I) at the Global Green Growth Institute, highlighted, "The ALCBT Project aligns our building practices with global sustainability goals. By integrating ALCBT tools, training programs, and robust policy recommendations, we aim to catalyze a paradigm shift in approaching energy efficiency in the building sector."
SP. Garnaik Specialist , Green Buildings & Industry GGGI expressed, "India is an IKI priority country. We're pleased to continue successful cooperation with this new project for low-carbon buildings. The German Federal Government values our longstanding bilateral cooperation with India in climate and biodiversity protection. This project is part of our Indo-German Green and Sustainable Development Partnership (GSDP), promoting green development through cooperation projects and high-level policy dialogues."
“India’s building sector is growing fast, with a major impact on end-use energy consumption. This ALCBT project is a timely initiative to support India’s quest for achieving NDC goals and decarbonizing the building sector.”
The ALCBT Project in India aims for a significant 1.2 million TCO2eq reduction, aligning with India's climate and global sustainability goals. GGGI seeks to secure €140 million for innovative low-carbon building projects, with €100 million for a project pipeline and an additional €40 million through climate funds and private ESCOs. By Q2/2028, the project envisions enhanced energy efficiency, policy integration, and a substantial reduction in GHG emissions, positioning ALCBT as a catalyst for sustainable development. Led by GGGI, the project spans Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam, working to institutionalize Building Carbon Assessment tools and elevate building energy codes, with support from the German Government's International Climate Initiative.
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