International Energy Efficiency Hub | 08 Oct 2024

Source: HT 

Recently, the Union Cabinet has signed the Letter of Intent thus enabling India to join the International Energy Efficiency Hub (IEEH). 

• IEEH is a global platform dedicated to fostering collaboration and promoting energy efficiency worldwide. 
• It brings together governments, international organisations, and private sector entities to share knowledge, best practices, and innovative solutions. 
• By joining IEEH, India will gain access to a vast network of experts and resources, enabling it to enhance its domestic energy efficiency initiatives. 
• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has been designated as the implementing agency for the IEEH on behalf of India. 
• As of July 2024, 16 countries including China, France, Germany, Japan, Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, United States and United Kingdom have joined the Hub. 
• IEEH was established in 2020 as the successor to the International Partnership for Energy Efficiency Cooperation (IPEEC), in which India was a member. 

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