Purpose The purpose of this paper is to assess the training needs based on top management view point for the development of frontline managers (FLM) of Indian power distribution companies (DISCOMs). Design/methodology/approach DISCOMs’ top managers were interviewed to develop questionnaire...

Purpose – Against the background of alternative sources for feeding biogas plants, this paper aims to consider a utilization of landscaping waste as alternative to common crops. Design/methodology/approach – In consideration of survey data, a robust framework is proposed based on...

Purpose – Most energy planning exercises are carried out with aggregate data at the national level. At regional level namely village, block/district, there have been fewer efforts for energy planning. This paper aims to present a conceptual framework for analyzing energy consumption pattern at...

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the viability of using bamboo hybrid fencing fertigated with grey water as a means of providing energy to rural communities in developing countries. Design/methodology/approach – The paper establishes such returns by developing a decision...

In response to increasing criticisms of their load forecasts and forecasting methods, Iowa's electric utilities sponsored an independent review of past and present load forecasting methodologies. The review was conducted by an Iowa research team and followed two approaches. One was to evaluate...