State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024

Ministry of Power released State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, a key policy tool to institutionalise state-level energy data monitoring, efficiency tracking, and competitive performance improvement across India.

About SEEI 2024

• Developed by:
  1. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) – statutory body under Ministry of Power.
  2. In association with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) – a non-profit think tank.
• Coverage: Assesses performance of 36 States and Union Territories for FY 2023–24.
• Edition: 6th edition of SEEI.
• Framework: Enhanced, implementation-focused, featuring 66 indicators across 7 key demand sectors:
  1. Buildings
  2. Industry
  3. Municipal services
  4. Transport
  5. Agriculture
  6. Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)
  7. Cross-sector initiatives (EV policies, DSM strategies, star-rated buildings, etc.)
• Purpose: Supports data-driven monitoring, policy guidance, best practice sharing, and contributes to India’s energy efficiency and climate goals.

State Classification

States/UTs are grouped into 4 categories based on their scores:

• Front Runners: >60%
• Achievers: 50–60%
• Contenders: 30–50%
• Aspirants: <30%

Top Performing States in 2024:

• Maharashtra – Group 1 (>15 MToE consumption)
• Andhra Pradesh – Group 2 (5–15 MToE)
• Assam – Group 3 (1–5 MToE)
• Tripura – Group 4 (<1 MToE)

Key Findings of SEEI 2024

Governance & Planning

• All 36 States/UTs have developed State Energy Efficiency Action Plans (SEEAPs).
• 31 states have set up State-Level Steering Committees on energy transition.
• 11 states integrated Demand-Side Management (DSM) into their Aggregate Revenue Requirement.

Buildings Sector

• 24 states notified Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017.
• 20 states integrated ECBC into municipal by-laws.

Industry Sector

• 10 states adopted MSME energy efficiency policies.
• 7 states mandated energy audits for non-PAT (Perform, Achieve, Trade) industries.

Municipal Sector

• 25 states developed Climate/Heat Action Plans.
• 12 states reported SDA–ULB (State Designated Agency–Urban Local Body) collaborations.

Transport Sector

• 31 states adopted Electric Mobility Policies.
• 14 states mandated EV charging points in buildings.

Agriculture Sector

• 13 states promote solar-powered agricultural pumps.
• Kerala achieved 74% adoption of efficient pumps (highest in India).

Significance

• Encourages healthy competition among states.
• Aligns state-level actions with India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement.
• Supports the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

About BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency)

• Established: 2002 under Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Power.
• Mandate: Develop policies/programmes to reduce India’s energy intensity.
• Flagship Initiatives: Perform, Achieve & Trade (PAT); Market Transformation for Energy Efficiency (MTEE); Energy Efficiency Financing Platform (EEFP); Energy Efficiency Financing (EEFP); and Star Labeling Programme for appliances.

About AEEE (Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy)

• Type: Business-led, non-profit think tank.
• Founded: 2008.
• Focus: Energy efficiency policies, technology adoption, and research for sustainable development.
• Collaborations: Works with government, industry, and civil society.

Energy Efficiency & India’s Global Commitments

• India’s NDC target: Reduce emissions intensity of GDP by 45% by 2030 (from 2005 levels).
• Energy efficiency measures like SEEI contribute significantly to achieving these targets.