State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 Released

On 29th August 2024, the Ministry of Power released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in association with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).

The index assesses the performance of 36 states and Union Territories in FY24 across buildings, industry, transport, agriculture, municipal services, and electricity distribution.

Key Points

Top Performers: Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam and Tripura topped their respective energy consumption groups.
Front Runner States: The number of states in this category declined from seven in 2023 to five in 2024 – Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana and Tamil Nadu.
Other Categories: Assam and Kerala ranked as “Achievers”, while Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh were placed in the “Contender” group.
Indicators: The sixth edition evaluated performance across 66 indicators with stronger focus on implementation.
Sector Highlight: Kerala achieved the highest adoption of energy-efficient pumps at 74 per cent.
State-Level Action: All 36 states and UTs have developed State Energy Efficiency Action Plans, and 31 have set up steering committees on energy transition.
National Significance: Energy efficiency is central to India’s climate goals – supporting the net-zero target by 2070 and 45% emissions intensity reduction by 2030.