Large-Scale Public Awareness Campaign on Renewable Energy

Event: “Solar Energy for a Sustainable Future”

• Description: Organized a community-focused campaign in collaboration with Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Limited (KREDL) to educate residents on solar energy adoption.
• Impact:
• Over 1,500 individuals signed a public pledge to transition to renewable energy by 2030.
• Distributed informational materials about the benefits of renewable energy and conducted live demonstrations of solar rooftop installations.

Renewable Energy Advocacy Through Community Radio

Program: “Green Energy for All” on JSS Radio

• Description: Leveraged the institution’s community radio station to raise awareness and encourage public commitment toward renewable energy.
• Highlights:
• Over 2,000 households listeners to adopt renewable energy solutions like solar panels and biogas systems.
• Weekly radio programs featured expert interviews and practical tips for renewable energy transition, reaching a wide audience, including rural communities.

International Conference on Renewable Energy and Sustainability

Event: “Towards 100% Renewable Energy: Challenges and Opportunities”

• Description: Hosted an international conference to discuss strategies for achieving 100% renewable energy, bringing together policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders.
• Outcomes:
• Formation of the Renewable Energy Advocacy Group to push for renewable energy policies.
• 500 participants signed a declaration to promote renewable energy adoption in their sectors.

Pledge Drive for Renewable Energy Adoption in Schools

Initiative: “Clean Energy for Future Generations”

• Description: Conducted renewable energy awareness sessions in 20 schools, educating students and their families on sustainable energy practices.
• Impact:
• Students and teachers collectively pledged to advocate for clean energy use at home and in their communities.
• Installed solar demonstration units in schools, inspiring discussions on broader adoption.

Community-Based Renewable Energy Demonstration Projects

Project: Biogas Plant Demonstration

• Description: Installed biogas plants (200 kg capacity at JSS Medical Institutions and 50 kg at JSS College of Pharmacy) to demonstrate waste-to-energy conversion for clean energy production.
• Community Engagement:
• Opened facilities for community tours, educating visitors on renewable energy benefits and inspiring similar installations.
• Collaborated with local farmers to showcase biogas as a sustainable alternative to conventional energy sources.

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Awareness Week

Event: “Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy Week”

• Description: Organized an annual event promoting renewable energy and energy-efficient practices through workshops, exhibitions, and pledge drives.
• Highlights:
• Encouraged over 1,000 residents to commit to renewable energy solutions, with a focus on rooftop solar installations.

Conclusion

These six initiatives reflect JSS AHER’s steadfast commitment to advocating for 100% renewable energy beyond its campus. By mobilizing the community, fostering public pledges, and driving awareness, the institution demonstrates its leadership in advancing sustainability goals at the local and national levels.