Bureau of Energy Efficiency hosted a delegation of the European Parliament’s Committee on Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) today for a constructive exchange on key areas of India-EU cooperation in energy efficiency and the clean energy transition.

The meeting was chaired by Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General, BEE and Nicolás González Casares, Member of the European Parliament and Chair from the EU side.

Key areas discussed included:  Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS): developments and opportunities for cooperation on carbon markets, carbon accounting and MRV mechanisms.

Energy Efficiency and Accelerated Electrification, including emerging opportunities and challenges associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), data centres and increasing electricity demand.

Energy Efficiency Standards and Emerging Technologies including Standards & Labelling (S&L) of appliances, emerging technologies, and Demand Response/Demand Flexibility.

The discussions highlighted the importance of knowledge exchange, technology cooperation and sharing of best practices to accelerate energy efficiency and support a sustainable, resilient and low-carbon energy transition.

BEE looks forward to further strengthening India–EU collaboration towards a more energy-efficient and sustainable future.