DCS India – Module 2: Policy Development In District Cooling

This module provides insights into the policy development cycle, as well as targeted policies and regulatory frameworks designed to facilitate the adoption of district cooling systems, particularly in new greenfield developments.

Learning Objectives

• Recognize the importance of a robust regulatory and policy framework in enabling the deployment and large-scale adoption of district cooling systems (DCS).
• Identify and map the key stakeholders in government bodies and utilities that play a role in supporting DCS policy development in India.
• Analyze the policies and regulatory instruments at the national, state, and city levels that can facilitate DCS implementation and market growth.
• Draw lessons from international best practices on how policy and regulatory frameworks have successfully supported the early-stage deployment and scaling of district cooling systems in other markets.