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Democratizing Air Pollution Models in India: Current Opportunities and Challenges- Events

CSTEP collaborated with ORF America to organise a round-table discussion on 22 June 2023 in ITC Windsor, Bengaluru.

Policy Imperatives for Long-Term Adoption of Electric Vehicles in India- Events

The advancement of electric vehicles (EVs) has emerged as a crucial solution for addressing concerns about climate change, energy security, and sustainable development.

Roundtable Discussion: Net-Zero Scenarios for India’s Buildings Sector- Events

CSTEP conducted a closed-door roundtable discussion on ‘Net-Zero Scenarios for India’s Buildings Sector’ on 18 December 2023 in Bengaluru.

Pathways to Steer India’s Buildings Sector Towards a Net-Zero Future- Events

The buildings sector in India is a key contributor to energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions.

Roadmap for Achieving India's NDC Pledge - Projects

CSTEP developed a roadmap to achieve  India’s NDC target of reducing its emissions intensity by 33%-35% of 2005 levels, while meeting our developmental goals.

GHG Platform India - Projects

CSTEP is one of the project consortium partners and the lead sector partner for Energy Sector Emissions Estimates in the GHG Platform India project.

Benefit Cost Analysis of Emission Standards for Coal-based Thermal Power Plants in India - Projects

In December 2015, the MoEFCC notified emission standards for limiting Sulphur Oxides (SOx), Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), Particulate Matter of size <10 µm (PM10) and Mercury (Hg) emissions from coal-based Thermal Power Plants (TPPs).

Energy and Emissions Implications for a Desired Quality of Life in India- Projects

Key Objective: The main objective of this project is to develop an energy model as a visualisation and planning tool (Decision Support System) that will enable policymakers to create and test their strategies virtually.

A Multi-Model Assessment of Energy and Emissions for India's Transportation Sector through 2050- Publications

This paper compares frameworks and projections of energy consumption, carbon dioxide (CO2) and particulate matter (PM2.

Time Series GHG Emission Estimates for Residential, Commercial, Agriculture and Fisheries Sectors in India- Publications

Time series greenhouse gas emission estimates were prepared for the residential, commercial, agriculture and fisheries sectors in India, for the time period of 2005 to 2014, to understand the historical emission changes in these sectors.

State-level Policy Analysis for PV Module Manufacturing in India- Publications

This report—a joint effort of CSTEP and RAND Corporation—examines various state-level policy initiatives for solar PV module manufacturing in India.

National Level Implications of the Implementation of SDG 7: Access to Modern Cooking Fuels in India- Publications

Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) aims to “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all” by 2030.

Polysilicon Manufacturing in India: Go or No-Go- Publications

This Policy Brief speaks about domestic manufacturing of polysilicon in India, given the ambitious solar targets.