This paper explores strategies for reducing carbon dioxide emissions from coal powered electricity, reviews coal utilisation on India and examines current and emerging coal power technologies with near and long-term potential for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from coal power generation.

Chikkatur A; Pew Center on global climate change; Oct 2008.

Major citites across the world switched off their lights on 28th March 2008. The impact of Earth Hour on power systems in Mumbai in terms of demand reduction and load despatch is assessed here.

George M and Jose V; DESE and IIT Mumbai, Apr-09.

An Oxfam report on how biofuel policies are deepening poverty and accelerating climate change. In poor countries, biofuels may offer some genuine opportunities, but the economic, social and environmental costs are potentially severe.

Oxfam, Jun-08.

In this report, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency provides tips to conserve energy at a household and domestic level.

BEE.

In this report the Bureau of Energy Efficiency provides energy conservation tips for thermal utilities, electrical utilities.

BEE.

A project summary: this UNDP project aims at developing biomass packages with close participation of local communities in 24 villages in Karnataka.

UNDP India, Jan 08.

This study deals with the concerns raised about the impact of Indian conditions on the deployment of advanced supercritical power plants in India.

MacDonald, M.;British High Commission, New Delhi, India; April 2007.

The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the clean coal technologies (CCT) used in power generation worldwide and draw preliminary recommendations regarding the utilization of CCT options which are suitable for application in India.

The World Bank; June 2008.

This report is intended as a clean energy technology market overview for India, with two primary objectives: analyse clean energy markets in India and to identify opportunities for trade and investment through 2020.

Energy Security Group; July 2008.

Coal, oil and gas will remain critical fuels for all APP countries. This action plan contains an initial set of priority activities for implementation for reduction of GHG emission levels.

APPCDC; June 2003.

India has outlined a broad plan for climate change action, but the plan lacks a strategy. This paper offers a framework for that strategy and uses three case studies to suggest that leverage on emissions could amount to several hunderd million tonnes of carbon dioxide.

Rai V and Victor D; PESD, Stanford; 01/03/2009.

A UNDP project that targets both the production and consumption of appliances and consumer durables.

UNDP India, Jan 2008.

On the need for a transition to a no-carbon energy scenario both in electricity and transport.

CSE; 1998.

A presentation detailing the scope of investment for energy efficiency markets in India.

Natarajan, B; APPCDC; Jun 08.

This UNDP project will provide tea processing industries with efficient technology such as energy efficient furnaces to dry tea leaves.

UNDP India. Jan 2008.

The IEA recommendations aim to save large quantities of energy at low cost, address existing market imperfections and barriers, gaps in policy and encourage widespread implementation.

International Energy Agency; Dec 08.

Report here. 

Details how concentrated solar power technology has much more to offer, and could employ as many as 2 million people globally by 2050.

Greenpeace; Jul-2005.

With advanced industry development and high levels of energy efficiency, concentrated solar power could meet up to 7% of the world's power needs by 2030 and 25% by 2050.

Greenpeace;  01/04/2009.

Ed. Pillai G.M;  Green Energy; April 2008.

A special feature on climate change and India 2008.

This country-specific scenario for India details the path we could use to phase out fossil fuels entirely post 2050.

Greenpeace and European Renewable Energy Council; 01/12/2008.

This handbook was developed as a tool to assist in the removal of barriers to the deployment of clean energy technologies. It is intended for policy makers utility executives, regulators and project developers.

APPCDC; Jun 2008.

UNDP project to support the government's efforts to promote energy conservation and reduce GHG emissions in the steel-rolling sector.

UNDP India, Jan 2008.

This is a part of a special paper series that seeks to provide a platform for fresh and challenging thinking on a range of issues connected to climate change in India.

Ringwald, A; Cenre for Social Markets (CSM).

Global Wind Energy Council and IWTMA release the Indian Wind Energy Outlook 2009. Discusses status of wind energy in India, policy environment and evaluates three possible outlook scenarios, moderate, high and very high output capacity.

Report here.

Reflecting on India's carbon intensity and future emission projections to assess available opportunities, acheivable goals and India's position in the global arena.

Carbon Minus India; 2004.

List of powerpoint presentations on Carbon Capture and Storage in the Power Sector.

IRADe, Jan 2008.

List here.

This chapter of the IPCC series adresses the energy supply sector and analyses the cost and potential of greenhouse gas mitigation from low and zero-carbon strategies over the next two or three decades.

Sims et al; IPCC; Jun 2005.

Technologies available today, and those expected to become competitive over the next decade, will permit rapid decarbonisation of the global economy.

Flavin C.; World Watch Institute; 2008.

A project summary: Programmatic framework project for energy efficiency in India.

UNDP India, Jan 2008.

This handbook includes information on existing policies and programmes related to the diffusion of energy efficient appliances in APP countries, including India.

APPCDC; March 2009.

The report predicts India's commercial energy consumption to increase by 7.5 times by 2030 from 2001 levels. Calls for greater exploration of coal, technology  upgradation and expansion into nuclear.

TERI; Oct-2006.

The domestic and international steps outlined in this paper could greatly advance the development and implementation of a GHG mitigation strategy in the Indian coal power sector, while allowing it to contribute suitably to the country's energy needs.

Chikkatur A and Sagar A; Pew Center on global climate change; Jan 2009.

Calls for a radical new approach to India's power problems, and a ten-point agenda to address key problems in the power sector.

McKinsey and Company ; July 2005.

Proposes recommendations to increase the attractiveness of Indian Energy service Companies to investors, and support the expansion of this critical industry in India.

Delio et al.; World Resources Institute; 01/04/2009.

A report that details the accelerating investment in the deployment of renewable energy in India and opportunities for business in relation to these developments.

APPCDC; Jan 2008.

India faces a potential energy crisis and the blame rests largely with its over-dependence on coal. Coal use on this scale however, is simply not sustainable . The report suggests that there is still time to build and deploy zero-carbon emissions technologies.

WWF, Jan 2008.

This report offers promise and hope for accelerating the global response to the climate challenge - and for alleviating poverty and enhancing international security.

Expert group on energy efficiency; United Nations Foundation; June 2005.

A UNDP Project that attempts to recover coal bed methane for the first time in India. This project demonstrates that this recovery is commercially feasible and can be used for a variety of end-uses.

UNDP India, Jan 2008.

A UNDP project that has introduced renewable energy to communities in remote areas.

UNDP India, Jan 2008.

Presentation on various renewable energy technologies and their potential in India.

DESE; June 2008.

Presentation on various renewable energy technologies and their potential in India.

DESE; June 2008.

Renewable energy offers the planet a chance to reduce carbon emissions, clean the air and put civilisation on a more sustainable footing.

REN21 secretariat; Nov 2008.

This fouth edition of REN21's renewable energy report highlights the global power capacity from new and renewable energy sources (excluding hydro) increased by 16% since 2007.

 REN21 secretariat; May 2009.

A manual  to construct a greenhouse for people living in the Himalayan and Hindu Kush regions, to help improve living conditions, quality of life and income generation opportunities for small farmers in the marginalised areas of this region.

Stauffer V; ICIMOD; April 2004.

Presentation on the state of SPV in India.

Bannerjee, R.; DESE/ IIT; April 2009.

A UNDP project: removal of the barriers to biomass power generation in India Phase I.

UNDP India; Jan 2008.

A presentation analysing energy poverty, the trend of energy consumption in India and future projections of India's energy development.

Sengupta R; Jawaharlal Nehru University; Nov 08.

This report focuses on whether restructuring the electricity sector can supply additional renewable power through decentralised networks and also improve energy efficiency.

Gibbs T; Institute for Public Policy Research; Jan 2008.

IEA energy statistics India

International Energy Agency; 2006.

A special section on India's landfills and methane utilisation possibilities from landfills.Report here.

International Energy Agency; Aug 2008.

IEA factsheet on India predicts that economic expansion will continue to drive up India's energy needs.

International Energy Agency; 2007.