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Oberoi Group signed an MoU with EESL for clean energy initiatives

Oberoi Group ties up with EESL to implement energy efficient initiatives

Oberoi Group ties up with EESL to implement energy efficient initiativesOn April 14, 2021, Oberoi Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) to reduce its overall carbon footprint by implementing clean energy efficiency initiatives across its properties.

Benefits under the partnership: 

  • EESL will provide technical support and energy efficiency initiatives for each hotel and resorts of Oberoi Group.
  • EESL will collaborate with Oberoi Group Hotels to evaluate opportunities for saving energy and lowering emissions.

Key points about EESL:

  • It is the Government of India’s Energy Service Company (ESCO) and the world’s largest ESCO.
  • It is a joint venture of 4 public sector undertakings (PSUs), they are NTPC Limited, Power Finance Corporation, REC Limited & POWERGRID Corporation of India Limited & EESL works under the Ministry of Power.

Recent Related News:

On January 8, 2021, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish Clean & Energy Efficient Interventions at NHAI Establishments.

About Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL):

Establishment – 2009
Headquarters -New Delhi
Chairman –  Rajeev Sharma
Managing Director – Rajat Kumar Sud

About The Oberoi Group:

Establishment – 1934
Headquarters – New Delhi
MD & CEO – Vikram Oberoi