The state government has requested the Union ministry of power to extend financial assistance as grants to take up energy efficiency measures in energy-intensive small and medium enterprises (SME) clusters across the state.
Chief secretary Adityanath Das wrote to the ministry, highlighting the steps being taken by the state to fulfil India’s INDC (Intended Nationally Determined Contribution) goals that help achieve high economic growth with lower per capita emissions.
The chief secretary, in his letter, said the state government wants to lay a balanced emphasis on economic development and the environment. “The state is determined to promote cost-effective energy efficiency measures in the industrial sector where electricity consumption and carbon emission are high,” said Adityanath Das.
The Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) has conducted a detailed audit in three MSME clusters of fisheries in Bhimavaram, foundry units in Vijayawada and refractory units in East Godavari district as a pilot project with the financial support from Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE). It has been identified that the MSME sector holds immense potential in fostering energy efficiency and upgradation of technologies.
The state government has decided to implement energy efficiency in fisheries, refractory and foundry clusters across the state in the first phase and requested financial assistance from the Union ministry of power through BEE.
