22nd Foundation Day Of The Bureau Of Energy Efficiency : State Energy Efficiency Index 2023
The 22nd Foundation Day of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency was recently celebrated with the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in India” and the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 was released.
Findings of SEEI 2023:
Front runner (>=60):
- Seven states in ‘Front runner’ category in SEEI 2023: Karnataka (score 86.5), Andhra Pradesh (83.25), Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Telangana.
Achiever (50-59.75):
- Two states, Assam and Uttar Pradesh are in the ‘Achiever’ category,
Contender (30-49.75):
- Three states, Goa, Jharkhand, and Tamil Nadu, are in the ‘Contender’ category.
Aspirant (<30):
- Maharashtra and Haryana most improved states, with score increases of 18.5 and 17 points, respectively.
- 15 states have improved their scores compared to SEEI 2021- 22.
- Substantial decline in score observed in Rajasthan, primarily attributed to lack of reported data
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE):
- BEE was established on 1st March 2002, under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, under the Ministry of Power.
- The mission of BEE is to assist in developing policies and strategies for energy efficiency with the primary objective of reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
- It is responsible for regulatory and promotional functions outlined in the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- BEE has helped India reduce its energy consumption by around 3.5%.
