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Dr Vatsala Sharma
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5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
New Delhi
09.2023 - Current
- Enhancing Energy and Sustainability Rating for Buildings in India: Provided technical assistance for revising India’s building rating frameworks (Star Rating and Shunya Labeling) by expanding the sustainability matrix beyond energy performance to include water, waste, indoor environmental quality, and site sustainability; conducted comparative analysis of BEE’s rating system with Indian and international frameworks to strengthen policy alignment, Primary Data collection and analysis, stakeholder identification and management.
- Assessment of EESL’s Energy Efficient Ceiling Fan Program: Lessons Learned and Future Directions: Reviewed and enhanced India’s Energy Efficient Fans Programme by assessing its impact, identifying operational gaps across demand aggregation, procurement, distribution, vendor management, financing, and consumer outreach; evaluated feasibility of new induction fan technologies through manufacturer (Stakeholder) consultations and techno‑economic comparisons with BLDC fans; designed a structured buyback mechanism for environmentally compliant disposal of old fans; and conducted impact assessments of installed BLDC fans through energy data analysis, CO₂ reduction estimation, site visits for primary data collection and analysis, documented in detailed case studies.
- TA-10167 IND: Supporting India’s Energy Transition Through Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage and Low-Carbon Technologies – FIRM C Viability Study of Permanent Underground CO2 Storage in Assam and Related Policy Work (55196-001): Conducted a comprehensive review of national and international CCUS policies and regulatory frameworks to identify best practices and gaps, performed Social and Environmental Impact Assessments for CCUS projects, developed mitigation and management plans, prepared detailed policy and impact assessment reports with actionable recommendations, and undertook energy and economic assessment of the CCUS project in Assam.
- Conducting Impact Assessment of Street Lighting National Program (SLNP): Conducted impact assessment of the Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) in selected cities by evaluating energy savings, social benefits, and environmental outcomes; developed proposals and engaged stakeholders to design the assessment framework; analyzed primary data to calculate energy savings and GHG emission reductions from LED streetlight deployment; performed energy and economic assessments; and prepared detailed reports with actionable recommendations for scaling and replicating the program.
- Supporting the Deployment of the Energy Efficient Fan Program in India: Assisted EESL in developing a Project Design Document for the strategic distribution of 2 million super‑efficient ceiling fans in India by conducting energy and economic assessments and creating innovative business models to replace conventional fans with BLDC technology, thereby reshaping the ceiling fan market landscape. Activities included supporting EESL in stakeholder management (Fan OEMs), tender preparation, development of business model etc.
Associate Fellow
The Energy and Resources Institute-TERI
New Delhi
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Facilitated G-20 side-event on energy efficiency in India, developing policy brief and organizing expert conference to initiate discourse on energy efficiency targets for India.
- Established the Energy Data Management Unit at the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, coordinated with multiple ministries to standardize energy data reporting, developed energy balance, and created the ‘National Energy Data: Survey and Analysis, 2021-22’ report through data collection and assessment of energy consumption and production.
- Monitoring of Energy Efficiency in India through Energy Efficiency Indicators: Contributed to the development of energy efficiency indicators for India’s intermediate and end-use sectors by collecting sectoral data, assessing reductions in energy consumption from efficiency measures, and coordinating with stakeholders across ministries.
- Accelerating Industrial Decarbonisation in India: Analyzed the impact of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on the Indian economy by reviewing global policy effects, identifying vulnerable sectors, conducting CGE modeling of macroeconomic indicators, and performing sectoral economic assessments.
- IKI Interface Project: Supported GIZ in implementing the IKI India Interface under the Indo-German Climate Action project by preparing quarterly newsletters and Pre-CoP briefing notes, organizing networking workshops, managing stakeholders, and coordinating across IKI projects in India.
- National State of Environment Report, 2020-21: Author of Chapter ‘Environment Expenditure and Resource Management in India’ and ‘Framework and Methodology (including Global and Indian Indices)’
- Punjab State of Environment Report: Author of “Environment Expenditure Chapter”
- Author of Coal and Lignite Chapter of TEDDY, 2022: Reported and analyzed coal and lignite supply and demand data in India by conducting energy assessments of production, identifying key trends, and preparing detailed report.
- Contributed to Carbon Trade Nexus project, analyzing stakeholder perceptions on carbon trade barriers and mitigation strategies for CBAM, identifying key stakeholders for roundtable conference, and conducting economic assessments of CBAM’s impact on Indian trade with the EU.
Education
Ph.D. - Economics
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Meerut01-2022
M.Phil - Economics
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Meerut01-2017
Master of Arts - Economics
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Meerut 01-2016
Skills
- Energy
- Energy Efficiency
- Climate Change
- Climate Policy
- Stakeholder Management
- MS Office Suite
- Report Writing
- Multi-tasking
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Native
Native
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Grant Thornton Bharat LLP
09.2023 - Current
Associate Fellow
The Energy and Resources Institute-TERI
10.2021 - 09.2023
Ph.D. - Economics
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
M.Phil - Economics
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Master of Arts - Economics
Chaudhary Charan Singh University
Certification
- “ESG and Corporate Sustainability” by Grant Thornton Bharat
- “Introduction to Sustainable Finance" by UNCC Learn
- “Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA): Concepts to Practice” by Centre for Science and Environment
- Development of Energy Efficiency Indicators for India by ADEME
Publications
- 2023, Policy Brief, ‘An Economy-Wide Quantified Goal on Energy Efficiency in India’, New Delhi: The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), ISBN: 978-93-94657-14-4.
- 2023, Author 'National Energy Data: Survey and Analysis 2021-22'
- 2022, Book Review 'Energy, Environment and Globalization Recent Trend, Opportunities and Challenges in India, Anshuman Gupta, Narendra N. Dalei, Springer, Volume 19, Issue 1 & 2, 2022', JAReD, ISSN: 0075-7554 (Print), 09757562 (Online)
- 2022, July 7, Op-ed, 'India-EU: global dynamics', The Hindu
- 2021, 'research article entitled Implications of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: A case of India’s exports to European Union' published in 'Volume 18, Issue 1 & 2, 2021', JAReD, ISSN: 0075-7554 (Print), 09757562 (Online)
- 2019, research article entitled “Bhutan’s Commitment to Environmental Protection And It’s Correlation to India” published in “International Journal of Research in Social Sciences” Vol 9, Issue 6 (SI)
- June 2019, Blind Peer Reviewed Open Access and Indexed International Journal, ISSN: 2249- 2496, Impact Factor- 7.081