The current ESCO market in India represents only a small fraction of the total energy efficiency investments. This session will focus on finding the secret sauce to tackle the growth challenges in India's ESCO market. Could a dedicated M&V platform based on internationally recognised protocols like the IPMVP automate the validation of performance of ESCO projects and bring speed, consistency, and transparency? Besides M&V, the session will focus on different approaches for creating demand including the non-energy benefits of energy efficiency to increase participation. The session will also touch upon tapping diverse sources of financing and de-risking solutions.

• Ayaz Kamil Global Head of Sales, Smart Mechanical Services at Smart Infrastructure, Siemens
• Gaurav Gupta Founder and Managing Director, Desire Energy Solutions
• Megha Kaladharan Counsel, Trilegal
• Satish Kumar President and Executive Director, AEEE
• Sookrit Malik CEO, Energeia

This session will probe into India's pursuit of a greener energy future, emphasising democratisation and inclusivity. Our focus will be on embracing diverse perspectives, empowering communities, and prioritising energy efficiency. The Lifestyle for the Environment (LiFE) mission, championed by the Prime Minister, embodies India's commitment to decentralised decision-making and conscious consumption. The discussion will explore behavioural interventions, technological innovations, circularity, collaborative opportunities, community empowerment, and communication strategies. The goal is to foster a comprehensive understanding of how these elements can collectively shape a more democratic and sustainable energy future for the country.

• Parveen Dhamija Advisor, Skill Council for Green Jobs
• Sabyasachi Pattanaik Country Lead and Director, Regulatory Affairs and Market Development, Oracle Energy & Water
• Sanjay Sharma Director, Marketing & Strategy, Carrier India
• Srestha Banerjee Director, India Just Transition Centre (IJTC), iForest

The session has been planned as a panel discussion. It will discuss the importance of energy efficiency (EE) and demand flexibility (DF) in shaping India’s energy requirements. The discussion will hover around unveiling the potential of energy efficiency and DF individually and together in providing grid flexibility. Further, the session will cater to the value propositions that can be achieved with the integration of EE and DF, potential business models for DF, and the regulatory updates supporting the implementation of DF on a large scale. The session will make the audiences more aware of the recent developments in the area of EE and DF, motivate them to possibly implement EE measures in their industries/organizations, and provide new insights for business opportunities in this area.

• Abhishek Ranjan Partner, New Energies, EY-Parthenon
• Balawant Joshi Managing Director, Idam Infrastructure Advisory
• Nandan Mahale Director-strategy and transformation, Schneider Electric
• Rahul Tongia Senior Fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP)
• Pramod Kumar Singh Senior Director – Research & Programmes, AEEE
• Shalu Agrawal Senior Programme Lead, Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)
• Vishal Pandya Co-founder, REConnect Energy

With CO2 emissions from buildings needing a drastic reduction of over 95% by 2050, ensuring over 85% compliance with zero carbon-ready building energy codes is imperative. The air-side load, constituting about 14% of the overall building energy load, highlights the critical need for efficient HVAC systems. This session will discuss cutting-edge industry practices for optimising the air-side, vital for reducing OPEX, meeting regulatory commitments, and enhancing productivity in future buildings.

• Anurag Goyal Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Delhi
• Bhaskar Natarajan Senior Fellow, AEEE
• Rahul Aeron Vice President - Sales, Desiccant Rotors International Pvt Ltd
• Saumya Meattle Director, Paharpur Business Centre
• Vanshaj Kaul Director, Eurovent India

This session confronts the pressing challenges hindering Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in adopting energy efficiency (EE). Tackling issues like high energy costs and limited bankability due to informal practices, it introduces potent solutions like energy savings insurance, the Partial Risk Sharing Facility (PRSF), and the pivotal role of Energy Service Companies (ESCOs). The conversations will span regulatory reforms, technological interventions, and innovative financing models, such as cash flow-based lending and alternative credit assessment data. The anticipated outcomes include actionable insights to upscale energy efficiency financing through regulatory support, tech integration, and groundbreaking financial instruments, all centred on leveraging platforms like the New Energy Efficiency Financing (NEEF).

• Amit Mande Chief Revenue Officer, UGro Capital
• Namrata Mukherjee Deputy Chief of Party – (Trade & Investments), USAID SAREP
• Neha Kumar Head of South Asia Programmes, Climate Bonds Initiative
• Rajiv Kumar General Manager, Green Climate Finance Vertical, International Co-operation, SIDBI
• Shantanu Srivastava Research Lead, Sustainable Finance & Climate Risk, IEEFA
• Sishir Garemella Head of International Business Development, PV Evolution Labs
• Upendra Bhatt Co-founder and Managing Director, cKinetics

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This session will explore the forefront of sustainable innovation in cooling through non-in-kind (NIK) technologies. It will investigate technological advancements, address adoption barriers, evaluate environmental impact, discuss regulatory frameworks, bring forth industry insights, and highlight the need to foster collaboration. The session aims to provide attendees with a comprehensive understanding of NIK options, identify actionable strategies for accelerated adoption, inform policymakers, and lay the groundwork for collaborative efforts shaping a greener future in cooling solutions.

• Ravichandran Purushothaman President, Danfoss India
• Satish Kumar President and Executive Director, AEEE
• Sudheer Perla Managing Director, Tabreed Asia

• Jayanta Chaudhuri Director- Marketing, Alliances and Partnerships, AEEE