State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024
Syllabus: Energy, Government Policies & Sustainable Development (UPSC Prelims)
Source: DD News
Context:
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 on 29 August 2025.
What is SEEI?
- A composite index to measure and compare energy efficiency progress across states and Union Territories.
- Developed by BEE in partnership with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).
- First launched in 2018; the 2024 edition is the sixth.
- Aim:
- Encourage states to adopt energy-efficient practices.
- Promote healthy competition and policy innovation.
- Support India’s goal of achieving net-zero by 2070.
Highlights of SEEI 2024
- Coverage: 36 States/UTs assessed for FY 2023–24 using 66 indicators.
- Sectors covered: Buildings, Industry, Transport, Agriculture, Power Distribution (DISCOMs), Municipal Services, and cross-sectoral areas.
Performance Groups:
- Front Runners (above 60%)
- Achievers (50–60%)
- Contenders (30–50%)
- Aspirants (below 30%)
Top Performers:
- Maharashtra – in >15 MToE group
- Andhra Pradesh – in 5–15 MToE group
- Assam – in 1–5 MToE group
- Tripura – in <1 MToE group
Key Sectoral Achievements:
- 24 states notified Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017.
- 31 states adopted electric mobility policies.
- 13 states promoted solar agricultural pumps, with Kerala leading at 74% adoption.
- All 36 States/UTs prepared State Energy Efficiency Action Plans (SEEAPs).
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- Formed: March 2002 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- Ministry: Power, Government of India.
- Mandate: Promote energy efficiency and conservation in all sectors.
Key Roles:
- Runs the Star Rating programme for appliances.
- Prepares policies, codes, and building regulations.
- Guides states through SEEI and energy efficiency action plans.
- Supports India’s climate goals and clean energy transition.
