Energizing our way to the future!

I have recently joined an interesting group of professionals called 'Indian Association of Energy Management Professionals' (IAEMP). This is an active group of professionals who are working on energy issues and Renewable Energy. They are a group of electrical and electronic engineers, marketing professionals, researchers who have come together for the cause of energy efficiency. Apart from aiming to implement the great Vision 2020, they are doing a great job in energy audits in India. They are highly active on the net - http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/iaemp/
This was the mail sent to them after I observed that there is a need to build an energetic movement.

Hi Fellow Energizers,
I have been observing that a lot of despair and negative energy is built up among IAEMP members. Fighting with the inefficient govt authorities, lethargic public sector managers, inconsiderate private sector executives, apathetic public, it is obvious that we conscience keepers would lose our energy and enthusiasm.

In this present gloomy scenario, it is very hard to convince anyone about energy efficient measures, be it at home or at work place. But thankfully the skyrocketing crude oil prices have come as a saviour to all of us. As we can see, everyone is only bothered about their bottomline economics. http://www.businessgyan.com/content/view/4561/468/

Crude oil prices will certainly a crushing blow on all aspects of Indian economy. Be it a corporate firm's profit margin or govt agency working in a non-profit domain, every organisation will feel the pinch. We need to realise that this high price is not a temporary phase; we are indeed entering a hyperinflationary era. http://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/08_23/ b4087026916906.htm?campaign_id=rss_topStories

Have you observed that people do not bother about their electricity bill? Do not worry, now they will surely do. In this scenario, instead of aggressively looking for alternative energy, the govt is more worried about how to cut tax or introduce oil bonds, etc. we as the conscience keepers need to take up the role of promoting Renewable Energy.

simple ideas like Turbo Ventilators which run without any power, Petrol from plastic waste, Biodiesel from non-edible oils are not getting enough publicity.
http://www.businessgyan.com/content/view/1631/460/
http://biodiesel.nedfi.com/media/download_gallery/pongamia.pdf
http://www.inhabitat.com/2006/11/15/quiet-revolution-wind-turbine/

Lot of such good innovative ideas are emerging, but very few projects have been implemented in India. money is no more a constraint. willingness seems to be in short supply. Lets hope some of you will take up the responsibility to evangelise clean energy.
regards

Levine