The Clean Development Mechanism which relies on Carbon Credits to fund/subsidise hydropower projects as ‘ecologically friendly’ or ‘clean’ energy projects in Himachal has been widely critiqued in the state and nationally by climate change activists/ environmentalists. In Himachal the state government policy to support CDM for Hydropower projects is severely problematic and several projects are now applying for carbon credits to garner more profits under the CDM.
Submissions/Objections on CDM UNFCCC
Malana-II HEP, Kullu
Neogal HEP, Kangra
Tidong HEP, Kinnaur
Kuther HEP, Chamba
Rampur HEP, Shimla
Kashang HEP, Kinnaur
Hul HEP, Chamba