February 2007 : CAI joins energy efficiency workshop of State Agencies in Chandigarh, India

India’s energy intensity is higher compared to Japan, USA and Asia as a whole by 3.7, 1.55 and 1.47 times respectively (energy consumption compared to GDP). This indicates inefficient use of energy but also substantial scope of energy savings. The increasing global trade liberalization and growing global competition have made the improvement of productivity, including the reduction of energy costs, an important benchmark for economic success. Recognising the importance and benefits of energy efficiency, the government of India has enacted the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 which came into force March 1st, 2002. Therefore the project >> EU-India Sustainable Energy Efficiency Initiative (EISEEI) was designed to support marketing, implementation and enforcement of the Indian Energy Conservation Act on state and local level, resulting in improved energy efficiency and lower energy intensity in India. As one of the project partners CENTRIC AUSTRIA INTERNATIONAL, represented by CAI managing director Gerhard Weihs, was attending a workshop in India in February 2007.