The state of Telangana has made significant strides in India’s energy efficiency drive, with notable achievements under the Street Light National Programme (SLNP) and the UJALA scheme. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) will highlight Telangana’s success stories at the upcoming Indian Energy Week (IEW) 2026 in Goa. Under the SLNP initiative, Telangana has installed over 17.33 lakh LED streetlights, resulting in substantial energy savings of 1,160 million kWh, monetary savings of Rs 696 crore, and a reduction of 0.80 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) alone accounts for 5.5 lakh LED streetlights, saving 369 million kWh annually.
Telangana’s achievements also extend to the UJALA programme, where the state has distributed 28.75 lakh LED bulbs, leading to annual savings of 374 million kWh, monetary savings of Rs 149 crore, and avoidance of 75 MW peak demand. This has also reduced 302,436 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, reinforcing the state’s commitment to sustainable development. Telangana’s success places it among the leading states driving India’s energy efficiency transformation.
The Indian Energy Week 2026 will showcase India’s leadership in energy efficiency, with Telangana’s success forming a key highlight. The Ministry of Power Pavilion will spotlight innovations in smart grids, pumped storage, AI-enabled operations, cybersecurity, regulatory reforms, and efficiency programmes. EESL, along with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), will present India’s citizen-centric and innovation-led transition to a global audience.
The global context is significant, with international bodies such as the International Energy Agency (IEA) and IRENA calling for doubling the global annual rate of energy efficiency improvement to keep the 1.5°C climate target within reach. India’s achievements, particularly those of Telangana, demonstrate practical pathways to achieving this ambition. EESL CEO Akhilesh Kumar Dixit emphasized that EESL continues to pioneer large-scale market transformation through aggregation, innovative financing models, and demand creation. At IEW 2026, EESL will present solutions that translate technical efficiency into everyday benefits for citizens, cities, villages, and enterprises. Key focus areas include super-efficient appliances, clean cooking solutions, e-bicycles, and smart public infrastructure.