Southern states lead in State Energy Efficiency Index 2021-22

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Union Minister for Power and Renewable Energy R. K. Singh released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22 report on 10 April.

An Overview of the News:

• The SEEI was released during the RPM (Review, Planning and Monitoring) meeting of states and state utility companies in New Delhi.
• Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and Telangana are among the top ranked states in the State Energy Efficiency Index-SEEI.
• Four states Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra and Punjab are in the achiever category with scores between 50 and 60.
• Besides, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Chandigarh are the top performing states in their respective state groups.

Objective of State Energy Efficiency Index:

• To help states identify areas for improvement, learn from best practices and adopt an economy-friendly approach to energy efficiency implementation.
• By prioritizing energy efficiency, it aims to drive carbon reduction efforts and achieve a more sustainable future.
• The index is designed to help monitor progress toward state goals for energy savings and emissions reductions.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE):

• The Government of India established the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1 March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
• The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with an emphasis on self-regulation and market principles.