The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has declared the National Energy Conservation Week (December 14-20) and the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025 a grand success. The event aimed to promote energy conservation and sustainable development, aligning with India’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and climate action commitments. BEE Director General Dhiraj Kumar Srivastava emphasized that energy conservation is a way of life, crucial for safeguarding natural resources for future generations.
The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme, implemented by BEE, has achieved significant energy savings of 27 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE) in the Indian industry. This has led to an estimated reduction of 321.06 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions, contributing to India’s climate change mitigation efforts. Several states, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Kerala, were commended for their efforts in promoting energy-efficient technologies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Andhra Pradesh was particularly appreciated for its collaboration with Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in adopting global energy-efficiency standards, resulting in significant energy savings and emission reductions. The state has emerged as a role model, winning National Energy Conservation Awards for four consecutive years. BEE Secretary Milind Deore highlighted the importance of recognizing excellence in energy conservation, stating that it embodies India’s resolve to move towards a clean, energy-efficient, and sustainable future.
The event also emphasized the role of youth participation in promoting energy conservation. Over 83 lakh students from 1.10 lakh schools participated in a national painting competition on energy conservation, with the winner, Master Soumyajit Mallik, receiving the award from President Droupadi Murmu. BEE has advised State Designated Agencies (SDAs) to focus on students through energy clubs, fostering awareness and behavioral change towards energy efficiency and conservation from an early age.
The success of NECA 2025 demonstrates India’s commitment to sustainable development and climate action. BEE has urged all states to sustain momentum in the National Energy Conservation Movement, promoting energy-efficient technologies and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. By working together, India can achieve its SDGs and climate action targets, ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.