G.C. Datta Roy gave a presentation on waste heat utilization at the 14th Regulators & Policymakers Retreat in Goa, India. The presentation discussed the large untapped potential of waste heat as an energy source globally and in countries like the US, China, and Japan. It provided case studies of DESL projects in India utilizing waste heat from industries like sponge iron plants, forging furnaces, and boilers. It noted that while waste heat recovery penetration is high for some applications, it remains very low overall in India. Barriers to waste heat utilization included low awareness, technology risks, and a lack of policy support. The presentation proposed the development of Waste Heat Recovery Alliances to help promote