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  • SEEI has been developed by the BEE in collaboration with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) to track Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives in the states and UTs.
    • It assesses the performance of 36 states and UTs in Energy Efficiency (EE) implementation using 65 indicators distributed across seven demand sectors:
      • Buildings, Industry, Municipal services, Transport, Agriculture, Distribution Company (DISCOM), and Cross-Sector Initiatives.
    • States and UTs are categorized as Front Runner, Achiever, Contender, and Aspirant based on their total scores. 

 

  • Key Outcomes of SEEI-2023:
    • Top Performers: Karnataka (only state with active “Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Policy”) followed by Andhra Pradesh.
    • 15 states improved scores compared to SEEI 2021-22 with Maharashtra and Haryana showing most improvement.

 

  • Key Recommendations of SEEI-2023
    • Effective implementation of State Energy Efficiency Action Plans (SEEAPs) requires comprehensive investment analysis and robust monitoring. 
    • Synergize efforts for state energy transition through collaboration, data sharing mechanisms and transparent reporting. 
    • Leveraging the State Energy Conservation Fund in the revolving investment mode. 
    • Enabling adoption of EE through Energy Service Companies in states.
    • Leverage the carbon market for energy efficient technologies.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

  • It is a statutory body established in 2002, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
  • Objective: Reduce Energy Intensity of Indian Economy.
  • Ministry: Ministry of Power
  • Regulatory functions: Develop minimum energy performance standards for equipment and appliances, and commercial buildings, certify energy managers and energy auditors. 

 

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