Fans, one of the most used electrical appliances in India, has the potential to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions. Fans consume about 20% of the electricity in Indian households. And this number is growing rapidly, said a study from a Pune-based NGO Prayas. Versa Drives, a Coimbatore-based company made Superfans, became one of the earliest companies to produce super-efficient fans. This fan runs on just 35 watts as compared to normal fans which consume almost 75-90 watts. As the fan industry is growing, and the energy efficiency norms have changed, there is hope that energy-efficient fans could capture the mainstream fan market, and reduce the demand for energy in India.

In this episode independent journalist Shardha speaks with Sundar Muruganandham, Maheshwari Krishnasamy and R Mahendran of Versa Drives and Toine van Megen, Co-Founder of Auroville Consulting to know all about these Energy efficient fans.

<div>Fans, one of the most used electrical appliances in India, has the potential to reduce energy demand and carbon emissions. Fans consume about 20% of the electricity in Indian households. And this number is growing rapidly, said a study from a Pune-based NGO Prayas. Versa Drives, a Coimbatore-based company made Superfans, became one of the earliest companies to produce super-efficient fans. This fan runs on just 35 watts as compared to normal fans which consume almost 75-90 watts. As the fan industry is growing, and the energy efficiency norms have changed, there is hope that energy-efficient fans could capture the mainstream fan market, and reduce the demand for energy in India.<br><br>
</div><div>In this episode independent journalist Shardha speaks with Sundar Muruganandham, Maheshwari Krishnasamy and R Mahendran of Versa Drives and Toine van Megen, Co-Founder of Auroville Consulting to know all about these Energy efficient fans.</div>

In India, every year, the summers are getting longer, the winters harsher and the downpours intense. Floods in Assam, droughts in Tamil Nadu and growing problem of water scarcity in many states are no longer an abnormality but the new reality!There is an urgency to solve the problems caused by human induced climate change and to understand and find solutions before it is late. This is Climate Emergency and we will bring to fore and discuss the growing impact of climate change. We will also highlight and celebrate climate champions- individuals and communities who are undoing the damage done so far

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<p>In India, every year, the summers are getting longer, the winters harsher and the downpours intense. Floods in Assam, droughts in Tamil Nadu and growing problem of water scarcity in many states are no longer an abnormality but the new reality!There is an urgency to solve the problems caused by human induced climate change and to understand and find solutions before it is late. This is Climate Emergency and we will bring to fore and discuss the growing impact of climate change. We will also highlight and celebrate climate champions- individuals and communities who are undoing the damage done so far</p>

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On April 6, 2024, the Supreme Court gave a landmark judgement bringing the right to be free from adverse effects of climate change within the ambit of fundamental rights.  Indian jurisprudence had earlier held that people had a right to clean air and a clean environment. The right to be free from adverse effects of climate change is a new addition. This flows naturally from the right to life, and the right to equality guaranteed in the Constitution under Article 21 and 14 respectively. 

But what are the implications of this ruling for climate litigation in India? How will this help in India’s fight against climate change? Suno India’s Sneha Richhariya explains in this episode of Climate Emergency.

<p dir="ltr">On April 6, 2024, the Supreme Court gave a landmark <a href="https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2019/20754/20754_2019_1_25_51677_Judgement_21-Mar-2024.pdf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://main.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2019/20754/20754_2019_1_25_51677_Judgement_21-Mar-2024.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713989549750000&amp;usg=AOvVaw124h1Ksux6eZ5ARBii1sNd">judgement</a> bringing the right to be free from adverse effects of climate change within the ambit of fundamental rights.  Indian jurisprudence had earlier held that people had a right to clean air and a clean environment. The right to be free from adverse effects of climate change is a new addition. This flows naturally from the right to life, and the right to equality guaranteed in the Constitution under Article 21 and 14 respectively. </p>
<p dir="ltr">But what are the implications of this ruling for climate litigation in India? How will this help in India’s fight against climate change? Suno India’s <a href="https://twitter.com/richhariyasneha?lang=en" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://twitter.com/richhariyasneha?lang%3Den&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1713989549750000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3C09Pym0xOxjjOO-iB6qDP">Sneha Richhariya</a> explains in this episode of Climate Emergency.</p>

What the Supreme court verdict means for climate change action in India?

The cooling industry contributes significantly to global CO2 emissions. As pressure mounts to address climate impacts, there's a crucial need for the industry to overhaul its manufacturing and disposal practices of appliances.  But how are your cooling appliances making the climate worse? What exactly is energy efficiency and what makes an appliance energy-efficient? What role can the consumers play? What do they do with their refrigerant-filled equipment once they are done using them?

Suno India’s Sneha Richhariya spoke to Bishal Thapa, senior director at CLASP, an international nonprofit organisation which provides technical and policy support to governments worldwide and works to implement energy efficiency standards and labels for appliances.

<p dir="ltr">The cooling industry contributes significantly to global CO2 emissions. As pressure mounts to address climate impacts, there's a crucial need for the industry to overhaul its manufacturing and disposal practices of appliances.  But how are your cooling appliances making the climate worse? What exactly is energy efficiency and what makes an appliance energy-efficient? What role can the consumers play? What do they do with their refrigerant-filled equipment once they are done using them?</p>
<p dir="ltr">Suno India’s Sneha Richhariya spoke to Bishal Thapa, senior director at CLASP, an international nonprofit organisation which provides technical and policy support to governments worldwide and works to implement energy efficiency standards and labels for appliances.</p>

How to stay cool without warming the earth?

On 17th March 2024, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the Capital notified the new Delhi Solar Policy, 2024, rolling out larger incentives and subsidies for people to install solar power systems at their homes and businesses. The vision is to make solar energy accessible and affordable for all consumers in Delhi. 

In the past months, the government has repeatedly promoted the policy that appears less like an environmental step taken to reduce emissions, but more like a policy to push subsidies and reduce electricity bills. Notably, the policy is being sold to all middle and working-class people. But is it really inclusive? Is it really consumer friendly as the government says? Will the middle class who have access to conventional forms of electricity switch to solar energy? Suno India’s Sneha Richhariya spoke to people in Delhi to understand the complexities of residential rooftop solar adoption.

<p dir="ltr">On 17th March 2024, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the Capital notified the new <a href="https://nsefi.in/assets/policies/delhi_Draft_solar_policy.pdf" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://nsefi.in/assets/policies/delhi_Draft_solar_policy.pdf&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712809768543000&amp;usg=AOvVaw24UdgAeEcS6wUoj8KEzYLd">Delhi Solar Policy, 2024</a>, rolling out larger incentives and subsidies for people to install solar power systems at their homes and businesses. The vision is to make solar energy accessible and affordable for all consumers in Delhi. </p>
<p dir="ltr">In the past months, the government has repeatedly promoted the policy that appears less like an environmental step taken to reduce emissions, but more like a policy to <a href="https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/delhi/story/delhi-solar-policy-2023-aap-government-free-electricity-solar-panels-2515870-2024-03-17" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.indiatoday.in/cities/delhi/story/delhi-solar-policy-2023-aap-government-free-electricity-solar-panels-2515870-2024-03-17&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712809768543000&amp;usg=AOvVaw17cEVVNO2qEYXNItNRxdhl">push subsidies</a> and reduce electricity bills. Notably, the policy is being sold to all middle and working-class people. But is it really inclusive? Is it really consumer friendly as the government <a href="https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-govt-introduces-consumer-friendly-solar-policy-2024-11706590738627.html" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/delhi-govt-introduces-consumer-friendly-solar-policy-2024-11706590738627.html&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1712809768543000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3VtMIhnCsPgJzEdQh4STu_">says</a>? Will the middle class who have access to conventional forms of electricity switch to solar energy? Suno India’s Sneha Richhariya spoke to people in Delhi to understand the complexities of residential rooftop solar adoption.</p>

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