EESL signs MoU with AEEE to improve energy efficiency

In a significant stride towards bolstering energy efficiency across India, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) a JV of national power utilities and the Delhi-based Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) have inked an MoU to chart a course for cooperation between the two organisations, delineating vital strategies to enhance energy efficiency in various proactive States like Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Telangana, Gujarat, Union Territories like Andaman & Nicobar islands and Ladakh.

During an interaction with EESL CEO Vishal Kapoor on various aspects of the MoU, AEEE Chairman Dr Sateesh said on Sunday that based on the report of AEEE ranking i.e. Energy Efficiency Index for around 10 States, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has announced top ranking frontrunner States including AP. In the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2021-22 announced by Union Minister of Power and New & Renewable Energy RK Singh, AP positions alongside four other States Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, and Telangana in the frontrunner category for their outstanding energy efficiency implementation.

The MoU envisages a roadmap for comprehensive collaboration, emphasising essential areas such as information exchange, joint research, and capacity building endeavours. The collaboration entails a robust encouragement of cooperation between professionals and technical experts. Their collective mission: to implement, evaluate, and propose transformative measures in the realm of energy efficiency. The agreement also allows for mutual publication and usage of collaborative findings, a testament to their commitment to shared progress.

Immediate action has begun in the sphere of space cooling, where the focus lies on expediting the manufacturing and adoption of energy-efficient fans. This targeted approach underscores their dedication to tangible and immediate impact, addressing a pressing need in the country. The MoU stands as a testament to the unwavering commitment of EESL and AEEE towards fostering cooperation and joint efforts aimed at promoting energy efficiency not only in India but also in other developing nations, according to a media release.