All PSEs to be asked to set up renewable energy projects: Government

NEW DELHI: The government today said all public sector enterprises would be asked to set up renewable energy projects to promote use of such sources.

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has decided to ask all Central PSEs to set up renewable energy projects or voluntarily procure renewable energy certificates (RECs) as a part of their Energy Management Programme for sustainable development.

The scope of the Energy Management Programme has been expanded by including renewable energy as a specific activity to be pursued by the Central PSEs, a ministry statement said.

The central PSEs can implement carbon management plan by participating in any of the Missions under the National Action Plan under Climate Change. They may purchase Renewable Energy Certificates to offset their carbon footprints, the statement added.