Directorate general of new and renewable and energy conservation

The Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (DNREEC) is a department of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) in India. The department is responsible for promoting the development and use of new and renewable energy sources, as well as energy conservation measures in the country.

The DNREEC was established in 1982 with the primary objective of promoting the development and use of new and renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, biomass, and small hydro power. The department is responsible for implementing various schemes and programs to promote the use of new and renewable energy sources, including:

  1. Solar Energy: The department promotes the development of solar energy through various schemes, such as the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, which aims to promote the use of solar energy for power generation.
  2. Wind Energy: The department promotes the development of wind energy through various schemes, such as the Wind Power Policy, which aims to promote the use of wind energy for power generation.
  3. Biomass Energy: The department promotes the development of biomass energy through various schemes, such as the National Bioenergy Policy, which aims to promote the use of biomass energy for power generation.
  4. Small Hydro Power: The department promotes the development of small hydro power through various schemes, such as the Small Hydro Power Policy, which aims to promote the use of small hydro power for power generation.
  5. Energy Conservation: The department promotes energy conservation through various schemes, such as the Energy Conservation Act, which aims to promote energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

The DNREEC also provides financial assistance to states and industries for the development of new and renewable energy projects. The department also provides technical assistance and guidance to states and industries for the development of new and renewable energy projects.

Some of the key initiatives of the DNREEC include:

  1. National Solar Mission: The department launched the National Solar Mission in 2010, which aims to promote the use of solar energy for power generation.
  2. Wind Power Policy: The department launched the Wind Power Policy in 2011, which aims to promote the use of wind energy for power generation.
  3. National Bioenergy Policy: The department launched the National Bioenergy Policy in 2012, which aims to promote the use of biomass energy for power generation.
  4. Small Hydro Power Policy: The department launched the Small Hydro Power Policy in 2013, which aims to promote the use of small hydro power for power generation.
  5. Energy Conservation Act: The department launched the Energy Conservation Act in 2015, which aims to promote energy efficiency and reduce energy consumption.

The DNREEC also provides various services to the public, including:

  1. Information and guidance: The department provides information and guidance to the public on new and renewable energy sources, as well as energy conservation measures.
  2. Financial assistance: The department provides financial assistance to states and industries for the development of new and renewable energy projects.
  3. Technical assistance: The department provides technical assistance and guidance to states and industries for the development of new and renewable energy projects.
  4. Monitoring and evaluation: The department monitors and evaluates the progress of new and renewable energy projects and energy conservation measures.

Overall, the DNREEC plays a crucial role in promoting the development and use of new and renewable energy sources, as well as energy conservation measures in India.