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Energy Conservation In India: A Legal Framework




Diwan Jauher Khan, Research Scholar, Dept. of Law, School of Legal Studies, BBAU, Lucknow


ABSTRACT


This article comprehensively analyses India's legal framework for energy conservation and sustainable development, focusing on the Energy Conservation Act of 2001and the Electricity Act of 2003. It determines India's role in achieving its commitment under the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) of the Paris Agreement. It examines the pivotal role of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in implementing energy efficiency policies, including standards, labelling, and building codes. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and its National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE) are explored for their contributions to market-based conservation mechanisms. The analysis underscores the framework's critical role in achieving India's climate commitments, such as the net-zero target by 2070 and sustainable development.


Keywords: legal framework, energy conservation, sustainable development, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC)



Indian Journal of Law and Legal Research

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Abbreviation: IJLLR

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ISSN: 2582-8878

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Website: www.ijllr.com

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Accessibility: Open Access

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License: Creative Commons 4.0

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