Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Technologies

Source:  TH Subject:  Science and Technology/Environment Context: The Union Budget 2026 recently allocated ₹20,000 crore to scale up Carbon Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) technologies over the next five years. About Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) Technologies: What it is? Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) is a suite of technologies designed to capture carbon dioxide …

Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022

Source: NIE  Context: The Karnataka High Court recently struck down the Electricity (Promoting Renewable Energy Through Green Energy Open Access) Rules, 2022, stating that the Centre exceeded its legislative authority under the Electricity Act, 2003. More about judgement: The Karnataka HC ruled that regulating open access is the exclusive domain of the State Electricity Commissions …