Bhaskar Deol India Representative July 20, 2012 Natural Resources Defense Council Building network of organizations working on Standards and Labeling in India 1

NRDC’s India Initiative on Climate Change and Energy 2 Phase 1: Lessons from Hyderabad Taking Energy Efficiency to New Heights: examined the energy efficiency potential of the building sector, and benefits and barriers for all stakeholders Phase 2: Engaging Key Stakeholders Accelerating Energy Efficiency in India's Buildings: examined groups critical to implementation of efficient buildings

NRDC’s India Initiative – Other Areas of Work Public Health and Climate Change Analysis of the National Solar Mission Environmental Compliance and Governance 3 Appliance Efficiency and F-gases

Appliance Efficiency: Roles we play internationally Knowledge – Draw on expertise in appliance standards in the United States, Europe, and other developed nations – Share standards to promote harmonization Awareness – Lead campaigns to increase consumer knowledge of Energy Star and Energy Guide labels on major appliances Outreach – US: assembled a broad coalition to implement efficient appliances with organizations include the US EPA, DoE, ACEEE, etc – China: assembled an innovative coalition that included the Chinese Government, other government and non-governmental organizations 4

NRDC and Appliance Efficiency in India Early stage initiative looking to leverage NRDC’s international expertise in appliances in India AC Test procedures for improved energy efficiency Initiative dovetailed with building the case for leapfrogging high-GWP HFCs by Indian AC manufacturers 5

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7 Thank you! Bhaskar Deol