Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Kerala And Rajasthan Top Performers In Energy Efficiency Index For 2021–22

These states achieved more than 60 points on different criteria used by SEEI to evaluate state-level energy saving measures.

Five states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan and Telangana are the front-runners in the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22, the Ministry of Power said on Monday.

These states achieved more than 60 points on different criteria used by SEEI to evaluate state-level energy saving measures.

Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab are in the achiever category, scoring points between 50-60 on the index parameters.

The Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE) and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) developed an index to measure the annual progress made by states and UTs in implementing energy efficiency during FY 2020–21 and FY 2021–22. SEEI 2021–22 has an updated framework of 50 indicators aligned with national priorities.

Union Power Minister R. K. Singh launched the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021–22 report on Monday.

The SEEI improves data collection, enables cross-state collaboration, and develops energy efficiency programme ideas. It helps states identify areas for improvement, learn from best practises, and adopt an economy-wide approach to energy efficiency implementation.
By prioritising energy efficiency, it aims to drive decarbonization efforts and achieve a more sustainable future.

"As we transition to a low-carbon economy, it is crucial to ensure sustainable development with an energy transition that ensures no one is left behind. Periodic tracking of states' energy efficiency progress and outcomes is essential to effectively contributing to the nation's climate commitments," Singh said, as quoted by PTI.

The Director General of BEE said India is committed to achieving NDC (nationally determined contributions) goals and transitioning to a net-zero economy by 2070. This requires collaboration between the central and state governments, judicious resource allocation, policy alignment, and regular progress tracking.

He further said that the SEEI tracks progress in managing states' and India's energy footprints, driving energy efficiency policies and programmes at the state and local level.