The first India Chapter of Association of Energy Engineers
was inaugurated by H.E. George N. Sibley, the American Consul General, the Unites States Consulate General in Kolkata on Feb 21, 2003, at IISWBM.
It is one among the 74 Chapters in the world with over 9000 members.

India, a vast country with a variety of resources, has a developing economy and a population, which is steadily increasing. As a result, the demand for energy has risen considerably whereas the supply side is not sufficiently geared enough to meet this demand. Hence there is a task cut out for professionals in the Energy Sector to strive to ensure availability of energy at competitive price, cost effective energy industries, energy security for sustainability and exploitation of renewable energy to the maximum possible extent. Exposure to new technologies and access to sharing industry-specific information will help in taking on these challenges.

In this regard, AEE India Chapter at IISWBM under the able leadership of President Prof. Ashoke K. Dutta is providing a platform for energy information and facility dissemination at an International level. This is a forum where academia -industry interaction takes place to create awareness, relevant issues are analyzed and debated, up to date technical literature (through complimentary subscriptions) are shared and students are encouraged to take up research activities. It also recognizes outstanding professional achievements through awards and industrial programs.