As Ladakh aims to be more carbon neutral, the Health and Education Department, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh has joined hands with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL). A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to create large-scale awareness about the impact of energy efficiency on mitigating climate change.
Both parties would collaborate on finding new synergies for integrating energy efficiency solutions for buildings under the health department and other sectors as agreed on mutually.
Dr. Pawan Kotwal (IAS), Principal Secretary, Administration of Union Territory of Ladakh, India, said, “Energy efficiency solutions in buildings is a step in the right direction for reducing the carbon footprint of the UT of Ladakh. Energy efficiency has been found to be one of the most cost-effective ways to address climate change while facilitating energy savings as well as monetary savings. We are glad to collaborate with EESL for this much-needed initiative in Ladakh.”
Mr Arun Kumar Mishra, Chief Executive Office, EESL, said, “Ladakh is one of nature’s jewels and preserving its ecology and environment is of prime importance. Implementing energy efficiency technologies in buildings will help in improving the lifestyle with minimal ecological footprints in the union territory. These initiatives can go a long way in preserving the environment. We are grateful to the Health and Medical Education Department of Ladakh for this opportunity.”
EESL would also assist in formulating, implementing, and monitoring a few pilot projects for the demonstration of Geothermal and Renewable-Energy powered Heat Pump technology for space conditioning at selected pilot buildings.
