Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW)

The CEEW is one of South Asia’s leading not-for-profit policy research institutions.

Collaborations with GSI

Events: Mapping India’s Energy Policy 2022: How can public support mobilize private investments for India’s clean energy transition

May 25, 2022

Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 04:30 Tuesday, May 31, 2022 - 06:00 This session will examine how the Government of India has used public resources to support fossil fuels, renewables, and electric vehicles from FY 2014 to FY 2021.

News: “Critical to Encourage Thinking and Accountability”—Reactions to new CEEW-IISD report

July 22, 2021

Experts have already begun to comment on the significance of our July 15 report, Mapping India’s Energy Subsidies 2021: Time for renewed support to clean energy.

Press Release: Subsidies to renewable energy fell nearly 45% since their FY 2017 peak. Renewed support is needed, experts say.

July 14, 2021

New Delhi—New research suggests that India needs to grow financial support for renewable energy to reach its goals for Aatmanirbhar Bharat and clean energy transition as part of the economic recovery from COVID-19.

Press Release: 32% growth in electricity subsidies shows that the business model of public DISCOMs in India needs a rethink, CEEW–IISD report says

December 17, 2020

Direct tariff electricity subsidies from state governments have increased 32% since FY 2016, amounting to INR 110,391 crore (USD 14.96 billion) in FY 2019, according to an independent report.