Indian economic growth is averaging 8%, and is projected to reach double digit growth rates. The Indian energy requirements are likely to grow at 6% vis-à-vis the world growth rate of 2%. India has limited energy reserves, and seeks to increase its energy efficiency with contemporary technologies. The higher economic growth has been achieved with limited electricity supply implying higher productivity, which needs to be investigated carefully. The country seeks carbon finance through CDM projects. It has launched an Energy Dialogue in close collaboration with the US DOE and is participating in the Asia Pacific Partnership (APP) with six countries including the US. This talk will describe India’s energy needs, potential sources for meeting them, and challenges in the road ahead that require the development of a Blueprint for Energy Efficiency for adoption by India.

About Raghuraman

Raghuraman, Principal Advisor, Confederation of Indian Industry and possesses over 34 years of experience in the energy sector.

Prior to joining CII, he was Secretary General of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) and Deputy Director General of the National Productivity Council. His areas of specialization include energy management, energy conservation, industrial engineering and climate change. He was Chairman of the World Energy Efficiency Association, Washington DC. He is a Director of the Orissa Sponge Iron Limited. He has helped build effective platforms for Indian business to interact with government on liberalization, globalization, WTO issues and project policy guidelines.