PEDA celebrates State Energy Conservation Day
Punjab Newsline, Chandigarh, December 21-
In a bid to achieve a sustainable future, Punjab has been working on a strategy to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and transition to green energy, said Punjab cabinet minister Aman Arora, while citing the wise words of First Sikh Guru Nanak Dev Ji, “Pavan Guru Pani Pita, Mata Dharat Mahat” (The air is the teacher, the water is the father, and the earth is the great mother).
He was addressing an event organised by PEDA to celebrate State Energy Conservation Day in association with Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power, here at a hotel.
He said that hundreds of years back our Guru has given the status of Guru to the Air. “I am happy that the world is finally waking up to the harsh reality of climate change and it is imperative that we acknowledge the gravity of this crisis and work collectively to protect the planet earth.”
He said that Punjab Government has successfully shifted 6800 MW to renewable energy by making over 1000 government buildings including schools an energy efficient. Another project is underway to shift 6200 MW more to renewable energy.