Context:
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day, centering on the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in India.” Additionally, the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 was unveiled during the commemoration.
Relevance:
GS III: Energy
Dimensions of the Article:
- State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023
- Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023:
Development and Evaluation:
- The 5th edition of SEEI is developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE).
Evaluation Criteria:
- It assesses the performance of 36 states and Union Territories (UTs) across seven demand sectors, employing 65 indicators that include qualitative, quantitative, and outcome-based measures.
Classification:
- States and UTs are categorized as ‘Front runner’ (>=60), ‘Achiever’ (50-59.75), ‘Contender’ (30-49.75), and ‘Aspirant’ (<30) based on their total scores.
Peer-to-Peer Comparison:
- Peer-to-peer performance comparison is facilitated by classifying states and UTs into four groups based on their total final energy consumption (TFEC): Group 1 (>15 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE)), Group 2 (5-15 MTOE), Group 3 (1-5 MTOE), and Group 4 (<1 MTOE).
Top-Performing States:
- The leading states in each group are Karnataka (Group 1), Andhra Pradesh (Group 2), Assam (Group 3), and Chandigarh (Group 4).
Key Findings of SEEI 2023:
Front Runner (>=60):
- Seven states classified as ‘Front runner,’ including Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab, and Telangana.
Achiever (50-59.75):
- Two states, Assam and Uttar Pradesh, fall under the ‘Achiever’ category.
Contender (30-49.75):
- Three states, Goa, Jharkhand, and Tamil Nadu, are categorized as ‘Contender.’
Aspirant (<30):
- Maharashtra and Haryana showcase significant improvement, with score increases of 18.5 and 17 points, respectively.
- Fifteen states have improved their scores compared to SEEI 2021-22.
- Rajasthan experiences a substantial decline in score, primarily attributed to a lack of reported data.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE):
Establishment:
BEE was established on March 1, 2002, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, within the Ministry of Power.
Mission:
- BEE’s mission is to aid in developing policies and strategies for energy efficiency, primarily aiming to reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
Functions:
- Responsible for regulatory and promotional functions outlined in the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
Achievements:
- BEE has contributed to reducing India’s energy consumption by approximately 3.5%.
-Source: The Hindu
