BEE for other States to emulate AP, Kerala models

Vijayawada: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, is looking at other States to emulate the models adopted by Andhra Pradesh and Kerala to achieve energy efficiency.

The two south Indian States are implementing various models for energy efficiency and conservation programs by establishing a standalone/dedicated agency to fully focus on the noble cause of energy efficiency.

BEE has set an ambitious goal to save 129 million tonne of oil equivalent (MTOE) in all sectors for the next decade from now. It is contemplating preparing a comprehensive action plan and mechanism to reach out to public/stakeholders.

Andhra Pradesh is one of the pro-active States in implementation of energy conservation and energy efficiency measures and public involvement and awareness programs. The innovative IoT based demonstration project implemented in 65 MSMEs has got good recognition in the State.

BEE's efforts in the last few years have yielded tangible results in saving expenditure towards energy, which is estimated at around Rs.40,945 crore. BEE's goal of 129 million MTOE savings in a decade and India's target to achieve net zero emissions by 2070, can be achieved faster by sensitizing the consumers/stakeholders particularly in key sectors of agriculture, industry, municipal and buildings for the conservation of energy and adoption of energy efficiency measures, a press release said.

In a webinar with all State Designated Agencies(SDAs) of State Governments including Andhra Pradesh, the Director General of BEE Abhay Bhakre who addressed the SDAs along with Secretary of BEE RK Rai, Deputy Director General Ashok kumar, said that the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy, RK Singh has emphasized the need for BEE to sensitise every citizen to make them as partner in this energy

conservation movement to achieve national goals of energy efficiency.

The Minister who has been continuously reviewing the energy efficiency progress directed BEE

to motivate and insist all State Governments to go for standalone SDAs/agencies for implementation of energy efficiency and energy conservation programs following the model of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.