The United Nations Foundation’s Energy Access Practitioner Network held a workshop “Towards Universal Energy Access: An Asian Perspective” in Phnom Penh, Cambodia from 16-18 March, 2013.  The workshop brought together around 120 practitioners representing the private sector, civil society and policy makers at both international and national levels. It was supported by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Partnership (REEEP), the Blue Moon Fund and the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

The metal casting sector is among the most energy intensive SME sectors in India. It is also one of the largest energy consumers. There is a good scope for energy savings and reduction in CO2 emissions through the promotion of energy efficiency measures.