Modern Energy Cooking Forum 2022: Accelerating India's Transition to Clean Energy Cooking
The Modern Energy Cooking Forum 2022 brought together policymakers, energy experts, industry leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of clean cooking technologies in India. Organized by MECS in collaboration with Finovista India, the forum focused on accelerating the adoption of electric, battery-powered, and solar cooking solutions.
About Modern Energy Cooking Forum 2022
The first edition of the Modern Energy Cooking Forum 2022 was organized in New Delhi by MECS and Finovista India, with support from EESL and the International Solar Alliance. The event served as a platform for stakeholders to explore innovative cooking technologies and discuss strategies for expanding access to clean energy cooking solutions.
Objectives of the MECF 2022
The Modern Energy Cooking Forum 2022 aimed to accelerate the adoption of clean and sustainable cooking solutions across India by promoting greater awareness of modern electric cooking technologies. The forum provided a collaborative platform for government agencies, industry leaders, startups, entrepreneurs, and research institutions to exchange insights and explore innovative approaches to clean cooking. It also focused on supporting India’s transition toward cleaner energy consumption by highlighting the benefits of electric and renewable energy-based cooking solutions. Additionally, the event sought to identify practical strategies and scalable pathways for expanding the adoption of electric cooking technologies nationwide, contributing to improved energy efficiency, environmental sustainability, and enhanced quality of life for consumers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Modern Energy Cooking Forum 2022 is a platform that promotes discussions on clean energy-based cooking technologies and sustainable cooking solutions.
The event was organized by MECS in collaboration with Finovista India.
The announcement of a large-scale deployment of over 20,000 electric pressure cookers and induction cooktops.
Electric cooking improves energy efficiency, reduces emissions, and supports cleaner household cooking practices.
It reduces dependence on biomass fuels and promotes cleaner, more efficient energy use.
About Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL)
A joint venture of NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation, Rural Electrification Corporation and POWERGRID, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) was set up under Ministry of Power to facilitate implementation of energy efficiency projects. EESL is a Super Energy Service Company (ESCO) that seeks to unlock energy efficiency market in India, estimated at Rs. 74,000 crore that can potentially result in energy savings of up to 20 per cent of current consumption, by way of innovative business and implementation models. It also acts as the resource centre for capacity building of State DISCOMs, ERCs, SDAs, upcoming ESCOs, financial institutions, etc. To know more, please visit (www.eeslindia.org; also follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EESL_India).
About Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS)
The Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) is UK Aid (FCDO) funded research programme, led by Loughborough University and the World Bank’s ESMAP programme. The programme aims to accelerate a transition from biomass to genuinely clean cooking. In India, the programme started at the end of 2019, in partnership with their In-country partner Finovista, a Programme Management and Consulting firm engaged based in New Delhi.