Listing out initiatives the state has taken, Dhumal said the state, in order to reduce energy consumption, has announced Rs 80 crore subsidy scheme for all domestic consumers who will be provided free compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) bulbs. Similarly in hydel sector, all projects taken-up for energy generation would be run-off-the-river projects i.e without construction of damn. The state has hydro-electric power potential to the tune of 20,564 MW. This all will be a source of clean renewable energy, harnessed in a most scientific manner, the CM said.

The use of solar passive technologies and afforestation were being promoted besides formulating forest fires prevention schemes and imposing ban on use of coal and fossil fuels, he added.

Other additional measures, outlined in the draft policy to achieve the objective, include: steps to reduce the GHGs emissions by recovery of energy from the wastes and to avoid landfills; encouraging bio-fuels crops plantation; promoting use of renewable energy; discouraging industrial pollution; adopting environment mitigation technology besides efficient public transport system and use of ropeways for transportation.