The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, has released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, evaluating the performance of 36 States and Union Territories (UTs) in implementing energy efficiency measures for FY 2023-24.

The index was launched by Shri Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power and Director General, BEE, in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).

Highlighting the importance of the initiative, Shri Tripathi said that energy efficiency remains a cost-effective and critical driver of India’s net-zero vision by 2070. The sixth edition of the SEEI introduces an implementation-focused framework with 66 indicators across key sectors such as buildings, industry, municipal services, transport, agriculture, DISCOMs, and cross-sector initiatives. It also accounts for emerging priorities like EV policies, star-rated buildings, and demand-side management strategies.

States have been grouped into four performance categories—Front Runners (>60%), Achievers (50–60%), Contenders (30–50%), and Aspirants (<30%). The leading performers in their respective groups include:

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

The report further notes sectoral achievements: 24 states have notified the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017, 10 have MSME energy efficiency policies in place, 31 have adopted electric mobility policies, and 13 are promoting solar-powered agricultural pumps, with Kerala leading adoption at 74%. Importantly, all 36 States/UTs have formulated State Energy Efficiency Action Plans (SEEAPs), and 31 have established State-Level Steering Committees on Energy Transition.

According to BEE, SEEI 2024 will act as a vital policy instrument for guiding state-level initiatives, fostering best practice sharing, and accelerating India’s clean energy transition.