Context:
Recently, State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2023 was released on the 22nd foundation day of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI):
- Developed by – Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- Collaboration with – Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE)
- Objective – To track Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives in the states and UTs
- It assesses the performance of 36 states and UTs in Energy Efficiency (EE) using 65 qualitative, quantitative, and outcome-based indicators measures distributed across 7 demand sectors
- Buildings, industry, municipal services, transport, agriculture, electricity distribution companies (DISCOMs), and cross-sector initiatives
- Based on their total scores – States and UTs are categorized as Front Runner, Achiever, Contender, and Aspirant
Key Outcomes of SEEI-2023:
- Karnataka – top performer – Only active “Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Policy” state
- Andhra Pradesh – 2nd position – Adopted a multi-faceted approach to energy efficiency
- 15 states improved their scores compared to SEEI 2021- 22 with Maharashtra and Haryana showing most improvement followed by Goa and Uttar Pradesh.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE):
- A statutory body
- Established in – 2002
- Under Energy Conservation Act, 2001
- Objective – Reduce Energy Intensity of Indian Economy
- Ministry – Ministry of Power
- Regulatory functions – Develop minimum energy performance standards for equipment and appliances, and commercial buildings, certify energy managers and energy auditors
Source: PIB
Previous Year Question
India’s ranking in the ‘Ease of Doing Business Index’ is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2016 Prelims]
(a) Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
(b) World Economic Forum
(c) World Bank
(d) World Trade Organization (WTO)
Answer: (c)
