- The main event of the celebration of BEE’s 22nd Foundation Day was held in New Delhi, Delhi
- During the event Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh, Ministry of Power launched the 5th edition of State Energy Efficiency Index(SEEI 2023); BEE’s Standards and Labeling(S&L) Programs for Packaged Boilers and Visi Coolers, and inaugural edition of India EV Digest.
- The celebration also featured an exhibition on Electric Mobility and Electric Cooking, which was inaugurated by the Union Minister Raj Kumar Singh.
Key People: Ghanshyam Prasad, Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority (CEA); Abhay Bakre, Director General, BEE were present during the event.
Background:
i.BEE was established on 1st March 2002, under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
ii.BEE was set up with an aim to reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
5th edition of State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI 2023)
The event marked the launch of the 5th edition of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI 2023) developed by BEE in collaboration with Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).
- The index evaluates yearly energy efficiency progress in states and Union Territories(UTs).
- SEEI identifies and bridges gaps in state-level energy efficiency policies, programs, and investments to complement renewable energy in combating climate change and ensuring energy security.
- State Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index was first executed in 2018.
Assessment:
i.SEEI 2023 evaluates 36 states and UTs using 65 qualitative, quantitative, and outcome-based indicators distributed across the following seven demand sectors:
- Buildings, Industry, Municipal Services, Transport, Agriculture, Electricity Distribution Companies (DISCOMs), and Cross-Sector Initiatives.
ii.States and UTs are classified as ‘Front runner’ (>=60), ‘Achiever’ (50-59.75), ‘Contender’ (30-49.75), and ‘Aspirant’ (<30) based on total scores.
iii.States and UTs are categorized into four groups based on Total Final Energy Consumption (TFEC):
- Group 1 (>15 MTOE)
- Group 2 (5-15 MTOE)
- Group 3 (1-5 MTOE)
- Group 4 (<1 MTOE)
MTOE stands for Million Tonnes of Oil Equivalent
Top Performers:
| Energy Consumption Group | Top-Performing States (top 3) |
|---|---|
| Group 1 | Karnataka; Haryana; Maharashtra |
| Group 2 | Andhra Pradesh; Kerala; Telangana |
| Group 3 | Assam; Goa; Himachal Pradesh |
| Group 4 | Chandigarh; Meghalaya; Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Key Points:
i.Karnataka leads overall SEEI 2023 with a score of 86.5. It is only state with an active Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Policy.
- It implemented robust measures across buildings, industries, transport, municipal services, and agriculture sectors under its active Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency Policy.
ii.It is followed by Andhra Pradesh (AP) with a score of 83.25, employing a diverse approach including policy formulation, financial incentives, capacity-building, and collaborative initiatives across sectors.
iii.Seven States viz. AP, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Punjab and Telangana are in Front Runner Category.
iv.Assam and Uttar Pradesh (UP) in Achievers category.
v.Goa, Jharkhand and Tamil Nadu (TN) are in Contender Category.
vi.In SEEI 2023, 15 states have enhanced their scores compared to SEEI 2021-22, with notable progress seen in Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Haryana, each improving by over 10 points.
- Maharashtra and Haryana witnessed significant improvements of 18.5 and 17 points, respectively, achieving an overall score of 72 each.
Launch of Standards and Labeling Programs for Packaged Boilers & for Visi Cooler
The event witnessed the launch of Standards and Labeling(S&L) Program for Packaged Boilers and S&L program for Visi Cooler(Commercial Beverage Cooler). Both programs were launched under voluntary phase, with validity till 31st December 2026.
- Packaged boilers are factory-made ready to use boilers used for steam and hot water needs in industries.
- Visi Coolers are self-contained bottle coolers with a transparent glass front door, used to store bottled or canned beverages for sale in retail outlets.
About S&L program for Packaged Boilers:
i.The program specified essential characters like packaged boilers being manufactured, commercially purchased, sold, or imported in India, under the scope of IS 13979:1994.
ii.Star rating: 1 star to 5 star will be awarded to each packaged boiler based on its thermal efficiency on the Net Calorific Value (NCV) basis in %. 1-star is the minimum energy performance level.
Note:
i.The reach of EE label boilers will increase from 10% in 2024 to 100% in 2033.
ii.This will result in cumulative energy savings of around 3.1 million Tonnes of Oil Equivalent (TOE) and emission reduction of 7.23 million Tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent.
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About S&L program for Visi Cooler:
i.This S&L Program aims to enhance energy efficiency in anticipation of increased Visi Cooler usage.
ii.The labeling fee for affixation of label on each unit will be Rs 5 for 1st year, Rs 10 for 2nd year and Rs 15 for the 3rd year onwards till it becomes mandatory. In mandatory regime, the labeling fee will be Rs 35.
iii.This will save upto 11.67 billion kWh (Kilowatt Hour) energy and a potential reduction of 8.35 million tons of CO2 emissions between 2024 and 2034.
Star rating: The star rating will be based on equivalent volume (Litres) and annual energy consumption.
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Launch of 1st edition of India EV Digest (2023)
The 1st edition of India Electric Vehicle (EV) Digest (2023) brought out by BEE highlighted the rise in EV growth and the need for increased adoption, in line with the national target of 30% EV share in vehicle sales by 2030.
Key Points:
i.BEE assessed state-level e-mobility programs using 15 criteria, including EV policies, tariff provisions, public charging infrastructure, awareness initiatives, and promotion in public transportation.
ii.Anticipated 49% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) in EVs from 2022-2030, mainly driven by e-2W and e-3W segments.
iii.India EV Digest-2023 provides insights into national and sub-national e-mobility policies, market trends, and state recommendations, emphasizing awareness campaigns, incentives, DISCOM coordination, quick public charging station connections, and dedicated EV Accelerator Cells for efficient program implementation.
Recent Related News:
i.On October 16, 2023, Union Minister Raj Kumar (RK) Singh, MoP launched a new Electric Vehicle (EV)-Ready India Dashboard (evreadyindia.org) from New Delhi, Delhi.
ii.As per the Optimal Energy Mix Report 2030 of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Ministry of Power, the envisaged BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) on the Grid is about 41.65 GW and this provides an opportunity for storage system development.
About Ministry of Power (MoP):
Union Minister– Raj Kumar Singh (Constituency – Arrah, Bihar)
Minister of State (MoS)– Krishan Pal (Constituency- Faridabad, Haryana)
