News: Haryana, Karnataka and Kerala have topped the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019.
Facts:
About State Energy Efficiency Index
- It tracks the progress of Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives in 36 states and union territories based on 97 significant indicators. It was first released in 2018.
- It is developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in association with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).
Objectives:
- Help drive energy efficiency policies and program implementation at the state and local level.
- Track progress in managing the states’ and India’s energy footprint.
- Institutionalise data capture and monitoring of energy efficiency activities by states
Additional Information:
Initiatives to Promote Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency
1. Standards and Labelling: The BEE initiated the Standards and Labelling programme for equipment and appliances in 2006. It provides consumer knowledge about the energy efficiency of appliances through a star rating.
2. Energy Conservation Building Codes (ECBC): It was launched by the Ministry of Power in 2007. It sets minimum energy standards for new commercial buildings.
3. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE): It is one of the eight missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC). It aims to strengthen the market for energy efficiency by creating a conducive regulatory and policy regime.
4. Perform Achieve and Trade Scheme (PAT): The scheme provides the option to trade any additional certified energy savings with other designated consumers to comply with the Specific Energy Consumption reduction targets.
5. Bachat Lamp Yojana (BLY): It is a PPP program comprising of BEE, Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and private investors. It seeks to accelerate market transformation in energy-efficient lighting.
6. Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme: It seeks to promote efficient lighting and enhance awareness on using efficient equipment.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- The BEE is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power. It was set up under the provisions of Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- Its mission is to assist in developing policies with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian Economy.
