National Energy Conservation day

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National energy conservation day is celebrated in India every year on 14 December and the day is organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) which operates under the Ministry of Power.

Important facts

• The main objective of the day is to present India's achievements in the field of cost-effective energy production and resource conservation.

• The day reminds people of the importance of energy conservation to plan ahead for the future, targeting holistic development towards climate change mitigation.

• National Energy Conservation Day in India aims to create awareness among people about the importance of energy as well as conservation through saving and saving energy.

• The Ministry of Power is celebrating the National Energy Conservation Day in New Delhi to showcase the achievements of the nation in energy efficiency and conservation.

• National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on 14 December since 1991.

What is Energy Conservation?

• Energy conservation means- saving energy by using less energy by reducing the unnecessary use of energy.

• Energy conservation is a conscious, individual effort, and on a macro level, it leads to energy efficiency.

• The ultimate goal of energy conservation is to reach sustainable energy.

• Energy Conservation Act, 2001 was enacted with the goal of reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy.