India targets saving of 12,000 MW Electricity – 3 May 2012, The Financial Times

Under pressure from the international community to cut emissions and support the fight against climate change, India is focusing on implementation of energy efficiency measures in a big way. The country has targeted to save as much as 12,000 mw of electricity by increasing energy efficiency standards of power equipment and appliances and buildings during the current Twelfth Five-Year Plan (April 2012-March 2017).