Power Ministry in association with BEE organises 30th National Energy Conservation Awards
Power Minister Shri R. K. Singhpresents the awards
Standard
and Labelling Programme on voluntary basis for Air Compressors and
Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV; and State-wise Actions on Annual Targets
and Headways on Energy Efficiency (SAATHEE) – SDA portal, also launched
during event
Ministry of Power, in association with Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), organised the 30th
National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) function. Shri R. K. Singh,
Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy and
Minister of State for Skill Development & Entrepreneurship was the
chief guest on this occasion. This year, due to the COVID pandemic, the
function was organised as a Hybrid event transmitted from VigyanBhawan.
Stakeholders from across the country and the Awardees participated
through virtual platform. The event included a virtual exhibition on
achievements on Energy Efficiency. The awards were presented to the
winners from different industries and sector establishments. During the
event, the Standards and Labelling Programme for Air Compressors and
Ultra High Definition (UHD) TV on voluntary basis was initiated; SAATHEE
(State-wise Actions on Annual Targets and Headways on Energy
Efficiency) – A portal for State Designated Agency for state level
activities was also launched.
Shri
R. K. Singh congratulated the winners and stated that together we have
bravely handled the tough times during the pandemic. The power sector
continued to function through-out the lockdown period. Energy Efficiency
is not only good for the world but also for companies and industries
themselves. Our country has one of the lowest per capita emission and
per capita energy consumption.Despite this the country has made
ambitious commitments to meet the global challenge posed by climate
change. Our country has target to reduce the emission intensity to
33-35% by 2030 compared to 2005 level, as part of commitments made
during COP 21.Prime Minister’s vision aims at climate mitigation goal,
with target for renewable energy capacity to be increased to 450 GW by
2030. While emphasising the importance of energy efficiency he
highlighted the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme being
implemented by BEE, as a “flag bearer”, as the scheme has not only
demonstrated its promise in the country but also has found interest
among many other countries. He specifically mentioned the impact of PAT
Cycle II achieved emission reduction of 61 million ton of CO2.
We
should be alert and prepared for such pandemics in future. The
situation brought a huge challenge for our economy. The Minister desired
that a system of ranking of states can be developed on the basis of
Energy Efficiency and resource conservation. He also added that the
states can prepare broad commitments to meet climate goals inline with
the NDCs. In conclusion he called up-on to strive for being energy
efficient on individual and corporate level without expecting from
others.
Shri
SanjivNandanSahai, IAS, Secretary (Power) congratulated the winners at
the occasion and thanked all the industry players and colleagues for
putting their efforts towards energy conservation. The NECA event
witnessed award presentations to 57 units from various sectors. This
year, it is reported that 409 units have participated in NECA 2020 and
collectively achieved saving of 3,007 Million units and substantial
thermal energy savings resulting in Rs. 1,503 crores. The MoP has
undertaken a lot of pilot projects for energy intensive MSME sectors to
enhance their performance and drawing sectoral policy roadmap for MSMEs.
Agriculture is the next important sector to focus on energy efficiency.
Energy efficiency is a national cause and hence we all should join our
hands to make India an energy efficient country.
The
virtual event was organised with an aim to promote energy conservation
among all the sectors of economy, followed by an award distribution
ceremony for the industrial units& other establishments to encourage
more actions in achieving efficient utilization of energy sources. The
dignitaries and delegates could also visit a virtual exhibition on
various initiatives for energy efficiency and their current progress
highlighting major contribution to country’s energy security.
The
Star Labelling Programme for Air Compressor and UHD TV is launched on a
voluntary basis and the energy consumption standards will be effective
from 01st January 2021.This initiative is expected to save
around 8.41 Billion Units of electricity for Air Compressors and 9.75
Billion Units for UHD TV till 2030.
BEE
has developed a Management Information System (MIS) portal namely
State-wise Actions on Annual Targets and Headways on Energy Efficiency
(SAATHEE) which will facilitate real-time monitoring of the progress of
implementation of various Energy Conservation endeavours at State level.
About BEE
BEE
is a statutory body under Ministry of Power which is mandated to
implement policy and programmes in energy efficiency and conservation.
The objective of such initiatives is to reduce energy intensity in our
country by optimizing energy demand and reduce emissions of greenhouse
gases (GHG) which are responsible for global warming and climate
change.
{ With input from news agency language)
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