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Source: The post is based on the article “Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Telangana lead energy efficiency index 2021-22” published in Livemint on 12th April 2023
What is the News?
The Ministry of Power has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22.
What is the State Energy Efficiency Index(SEEI)?
Developed by: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, in association with Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE).
Aim: To assess the annual progress of states and UTs in energy efficiency implementation, for the financial year 2020-21 and 2021-22.
Parameters: The index assesses the energy efficiency (EE) progress of the 36 states and UTs for FY 2020-21 and 2021-22 using 50 indicators across 7 sectors namely: buildings, industry, municipal services, transport, agriculture, distribution companies (DISCOMs), and cross-sector initiatives.
– Programme-specific indicators have been included this year to track outcomes and impacts of state-level energy efficiency initiatives.
Categories: There are four categories in the index i.e. Front Runner, Achiever, Contender and Aspirant. The maximum score for the index is 100.
Significance: The index improves data collection, enables cross-state collaboration, and develops energy efficiency program ideas.
– It helps states identify areas for improvement, learn from best practices, and adopt an economy-wide approach to energy efficiency implementation.By prioritizing energy efficiency, it aims at driving decarbonisation efforts and achieving a more sustainable future.
What are the key findings of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI)?
5 states – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and Telangana – are in the Front Runner category (>60 points).
4 states – Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab – are in the Achiever category (50-60 points).
Further, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Chandigarh are the top-performing states in their respective state groups.
Telangana and Andhra Pradesh showed the most improvement since the last index.
