UT, Punjab Engg College ink pact on energy conservation

In a significant step towards advancing energy efficiency and sustainable development, the Energy Management Cell, notified as the state designated agency (SDA) under the UT Engineering Department, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Punjab Engineering College (PEC) on energy efficiency and conservation.

The MoU was signed by Rajesh Kumar Bhatia, Director, PEC, and Pawan Kumar Sharma, head, Energy Management Cell, in the presence of officials and faculty members from both institutions. Attendees included Rintu Khanna (HoD, EED), Rajesh Kumar Kanda (head, alumni, corporate and international relations), Tilak Thakur, Tejinder Singh Saggu, and Ajay Kumar from PEC. Representing the SDA were Shivani (assistant energy consultant), Geeta (account officer) and Ramesh Thakur (senior assistant).

This collaboration seeks to jointly undertake technical studies, research and awareness programmes on energy efficiency and conservation. It will also promote capacity-building initiatives, adoption of innovative energy-saving technologies and technical expertise for the successful implementation of energy efficiency projects.

Welcoming this step, Prof Bhatia said that such initiatives would work for the greater good and help ensure that the outcomes reach the end users of the system and society at large.

Speaking on the occasion, the officials emphasised that the partnership would foster knowledge sharing, academic-industry synergy and practical application of sustainable energy solutions in the UT. The MoU represents a strong commitment towards achieving national energy efficiency targets and cultivating a culture of energy conservation across sectors.

Aligned with the objectives of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), New Delhi, this collaboration will provide robust support for the implementation of energy conservation schemes and programmes in Chandigarh, while also contributing to the broader goals of sustainable development and reduction of carbon footprint.