BEE preparing mechanism to take energy efficiency to every doorstep

The Energy Efficiency and conservation efforts of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) have saved electricity worth 40,945 crore in the last few years.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has now set an ambitious goal to save 129 million tons of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in all sectors for the next decade from now.

For this, the BEE is contemplating to prepare a comprehensive plan and mechanism to reach out to every doorstep in the country.

The BEE is also looking at advising other states in the country to followAndhra Pradeshand Kerala model for effective implementation of energy efficiency and conservation programmes by establishing a standalone/dedicated agencies to fully focus on energy efficiency.

The State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI)-2020, prepared by Alliance of Energy Efficient economy (AEEE), has identified Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, and Naduas states that are implementing effective energy efficiency activities.