If I was the Government of India, what is the one thing that I would do to make the nation energy efficient? Suggest one way in which Government of India can make the nation energy efficient. Being the all compassing Government of India, the one way should be such that which will have maximum impact.

The following are some of the ways which can be adopted for the same endeavour: INNOVATION There should be provisions to incentivise the innovations to reduce energy consumption in infrastructure as well as mechanical systems of the industries through some research and development. ENERGY AUDITS Energy audits should be performed at every level – individual homes, small organisations, factories and industries and so on.

SMART METERS Introduction of smart electric meters can be done. TARGETS Set indicative and binding energy saving targets for all. To start with, impose standards on commercial activities and subsequently on residential levels.