Odisha rapped for poor energy conservation

BHUBANESWAR: The Centre has come down heavily on the Odisha government for poor implementation of Energy Conservation Act, 2001, which makes use of solar water heating systems in buildings mandatory in all states. Though the Union ministry of urban development had in April 1999 asked states to amend building bylaws for mandatory use of solar water heating systems in "functional" buildings, the order is yet to be implemented. Sources said the Centre...