State Energy Efficiency Index

WHY IN NEWS?

Haryana, Karnataka and Kerala have topped the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019.

ABOUT STATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY INDEX

• State Energy Efficiency Index tracks the progress of Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives in 36 states and union territories based on 97 significant indicators.
• The index is developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in association with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).
• The first such Index, the “State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index 2018”, was launched on August 1, 2018.
• Taking forward the State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index 2018, the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 incorporates qualitative, quantitative and outcome-based indicators to assess energy efficiency initiatives, programs and outcomes in five distinct sectors – buildings, industry, municipalities, transport, agriculture, and DISCOMs.
• New indicators for this year include adoption of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017, energy efficiency in MSME clusters, etc.
• For rational comparison, States/UTs are grouped into four groups based on aggregated Total Primary Energy Supply (TPES) required to meet the state’s actual energy demand (electricity, coal, oil, gas, etc.) across sectors.
• TPES grouping shall help states compare performance and share best practices within their peer group.

Prelims Question

Q. State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 for India has been developed by
a. Bureau of Energy Efficiency
b. NITI Aayog
c. International Energy Agency
d. WEF

Answer to the Prelims Question