AP's efforts to improve power sector gets UK's pat Hyderabad, Aug 31 (INN): The sincere and sustained efforts of the Andhra Pradesh Government/Power Utilities towards improving public service by strengthening the AP Power Sector with enhanced energy efficient programmes and promotion of renewable energy sources apart from conventional methods have received national and international acclaim.
AP, as one of the three states in India selected by Government of India for implementation of power for all (24x7) programme and by recognizing the State's potentiality and pro public policies, the United Kingdom of Great Britain has come forward to enter into MoU with State Energy Conservation Mission, Govt. of AP for collaboration in energy efficient/energy conservation measures and low carbon growth.
This collaborative action will help share expertise, knowledge, best practices and encourage innovation; and bring about effective measures to achieve energy efficient growth and prosperity for AP. This could also create opportunities for business collaboration between the UK and AP, as UK has advanced low carbon technology available in the market.
While disclosing the above details, Ajay Jain, Secretary/Energy who had an interaction with Hon Edward Davey, the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate change (UK) along with CEO/SECM at Hyderabad, said that it is an honour for the State to collaborate with UK for achieving energy efficiency and fostering low carbon growth which will benefit the State immensely, without any upfront financial investment by Govt. /Power Utilities.
During the recent interaction, Jain informed Hon Edward Davey that Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who has been reviewing the power supply position and progress of power sector on a daily basis, has instructed power utilities to put all out efforts for achieving self sufficiency in power sector to which in turn paves way for overall economic development.
In response to Secretary, Jain's appraisal, UK's Secretary of State for Climate Change and Energy Edward Davey highly appreciated the initiatives of AP Govt. in energy efficiency/conservation and promotion of renewable energy sources which has drawn the UK's attention and also global community. 'In fact, it is excellent and well done, perhaps AP is front runner in promotion of energy efficiency and renewable energy sources like solar and wind which will be fruitful for coming generations'.
News Posted: 31 August, 2014
|