The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), in association with the Alliance for an Energy Efficiency Economy, has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI)-2024. This index is designed to serve as a policy tool for guiding state-level action plans, encouraging competition, and advancing India’s energy efficiency and climate objectives. Andhra Pradesh was recognized as an ‘Achiever’ in the index, specifically within the 5–15 Million Tonnes of Oil Equivalent (Mtoe) category.
Strategies implemented by the Ministry of Power, in coordination with various stakeholders, have reportedly resulted in significant energy conservation, including 53 Mtoe of energy and 321.06 billion units of electricity saved, and a reduction of 321.06 million tonnes in carbon dioxide emissions. In the SEEI-2024 rankings, Maharashtra achieved the top position as a ‘Front Runner,’ with Andhra Pradesh following as an ‘Achiever,’ Assam as a ‘Contender,’ and Tripura as an ‘Aspirant.’ These findings were disseminated via a press release on Sunday, September 21, 2025, by BEE Media Advisor (South India) A. Chandra Sekhar Reddy.
Source: www.thehindu.com