Question : Conference on Energy Efficiency Technologies

(a) whether the Energy Conference on Energy Efficiency Technologies in cement and manufacturing sectors was held recently, if so, the details thereof and the major decisions taken thereon;

(b) whether the attention of the Government was drawn to the matter of providing a special package of concessions to the cement factories to encourage them to adopt energy conservation measures;

(c) if so, the response of the Government to such demands; and

(d) the steps being taken by the Government to safeguard the Cement industry in the country in this regard?

THE MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) FOR POWER,
COAL, NEW & RENEWABLE ENERGY AND MINES

( SHRI PIYUSH GOYAL )

(a) : Sector Level Workshop on Energy Efficiency Technologies in Cement manufacturing sector was organized by Knowledge Exchange Platform (KEP), a joint initiative of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Institute of Industrial Productivity (IIP), supported by British High Commission at Nalgonda, Telangana on 7th - 8th July, 2016. The major points discussed during the workshop were as follows:

• Present status of Energy Efficiency technology deployment in the cement industry.

• Innovative and energy efficient technologies available in India and abroad.

• Technology Gap Assessment in the Indian Cement sector in order to bridge the gap so as to achieve the targets set under 2nd cycle of Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme.

• Future Strategies to be adopted by KEP to promote energy efficiency in Cement Sector.

• To advise on Sector themes and cross sectoral themes and areas where the sectoral knowledge can be of use to other sectors.

• To help expand the network of experts within sector.

(b) : No, Madam.

(c) & (d) : Do not arise.

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