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ACPET's projects span across its four verticals and work towards collectively advancing a people-centric, policy-driven, sustainable energy transition through evidence-based research, field studies, impact assessment, policy advocacy, communication based on mixed methods and behavioural, sustainability science approaches. Together, these projects emphasize that energy security, economic resilience, social equity, behavioural change and ecological, cultural, environmental sustainability remain at the heart of India’s transition and reaffirm ACPET's commitment to a sustainable energy future.

Strategies to address India’s Critical Minerals Vulnerability through Resource Efficiency

India stands at a crucial crossroads in its journey toward a sustainable future. The Ministry of Mines, Government of India identified 30 critical minerals essential for national security and economic growth, emphasizing their significance for advanced technologies like renewable energy…

Transition of coal mine communities towards sustainable lives and livelihoods (Trans-Mine) Phase II

Coal has powered India’s growth for decades, providing jobs and energy security. But as the country moves towards its net-zero commitments, many coal mines are closing or lying abandoned, leaving behind vast stretches of degraded land and millions of people…

Coal Mine Methane Policy Action and Scientific Support (COMPASS)

Fugitive methane emissions from coal mining and handling activities are expected to increase as India continues to ramp up coal exploration, production, and consumption. Approximately 0.83 million tonnes of CH4 are emitted annually into the atmosphere from coal mining and…

Socio-Economic Impact Assessment of Solid Fuel Blending in NTPC’s Thermal Power Plants

NTPC is leading India’s shift toward cleaner energy by blending coal with biomass and waste-derived fuels. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions, enhances energy security, and supports the National Bio-Energy Programme. Under the Revised Biomass Policy, thermal power plants must achieve…

Climate Vulnerability in Gujarat’s Salt Pans

Women salt-pan workers (Agariyas) in Gujarat’s Little Rann of Kutch face intersecting climate and social risks. They work under extreme heat, erratic winds, and flooding, while also navigating unpaid care work, unsafe conditions, and limited access to finance, technology, and…

Macroeconomic Impacts of Coal to Renewable Energy Transition

Coal has been a cornerstone of India’s energy and industrial landscape, fuelling growth, employment, and fiscal revenues for decades. As India sets its sights on achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, the role of coal is being reevaluated. However, phasing…

ACPET AND NITI – Research Partnership on Energy Transition

As the third largest energy consumer in the world, India is crucial and poised to lead global energy transitions. However, in this journey India faces the distinctive challenge of balancing its clean energy targets with economic development and prosperity for…

Transition of coal mine communities towards sustainable lives and livelihoods (Trans-Mine) Phase I

India is among the largest producers of coal, iron ore, bauxite, zinc and mica. As the country’s energy sector transitions to meet its net zero commitment, it is expected to trigger major changes in its mining sector and strategy. Coal…

Foundational Project: Approach to an Integrated Energy Policy in India

India has set itself to a net-zero transition by 2070, and other milestones, along the way. Against this backdrop, the Energy Policies for India’s Conversion to a Net-Zero Economy (EPIC) report addresses one of the most complex challenges facing India…

Energy Transition Financing

Sectors like agriculture, industry, transport, and services will transition to clean energy, given it becomes affordable and there is financing available for this shift. Further, the existing market in new and old forms of energy, the evolving infrastructure and the…