Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka among 5 states in front runner category of state energy efficiency index

Five states, including Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana, have featured in the front-runner category of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) report for 2021-22, according to an official release.

Rajasthan and Kerala are the other two states in the front-runner category which shows that states scored more than 60 points on various parameters under SEEI to assess state-level energy efficiency initiatives.

Assam, Haryana, Maharashtra, and Punjab are in the achiever category, scoring points between 50-60 on the index parameters.

The index developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in association with Alliance for an Energy-Efficient Economy (AEEE), assesses the annual progress of states and UTs in energy efficiency implementation for FY 2020-21 and 2021-22.