National Energy Conservation Awards 2025 Conferred on National Energy Conservation Day

Why in News

• On National Energy Conservation Day (14 December), President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 and prizes for the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2025 in New Delhi.

About the Awards

• Conferred annually by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power, Government of India.
• Aim to recognise outstanding efforts by States and Union Territories in promoting energy efficiency and sustainable practices.

Best Performing States in Energy Efficiency (NECA 2025)

• Group 1: Karnataka
• Group 2: Andhra Pradesh
• Group 3: Kerala
• Group 4: Assam
• Group 5: Chandigarh

Basis of the Awards

• The awards are based on the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI).
• SEEI is a comprehensive assessment framework developed by BEE in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).

Key Parameters Assessed under SEEI

• Performance across major sectors:
  • Buildings
  • Industry
  • Transport
  • Municipal services
  • Cross-sectoral initiatives
• Evaluation factors include:
  • Policy implementation
  • Institutional mechanisms
  • Renewable energy adoption
  • Energy efficiency infrastructure development

Significance

• Encourages competitive federalism in energy efficiency.
• Supports India’s goals of energy security, climate mitigation, and sustainable development.
• Highlights best practices that can be replicated by other States and UTs.