Maharashtra, AP Lead in Energy Efficiency: SEEI 2024

In a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy governance, the Ministry of Power released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024, highlighting the top-performing states in energy efficiency across India. The index aims to promote data-driven decision-making, reward best practices, and encourage healthy competition among states to optimize energy usage.

SEEI 2024: Purpose and Scope

The State Energy Efficiency Index, developed to assess state-level energy performance, now enters its sixth edition, covering the fiscal year 2023–24. The 2024 index uses a revamped implementation-focused framework with 66 indicators spread across seven critical demand sectors,

• Buildings
• Industry
• Municipal services
• Transport
• Agriculture
• Electricity distribution companies
• Cross-sector initiatives

It evaluates the energy footprint and policy execution of all 36 Indian States and Union Territories, making it a crucial tool for tracking progress under India’s National Energy Efficiency Mission.

Top Performing States in SEEI 2024

The following states have emerged as leaders in energy efficiency,

• Maharashtra
• Andhra Pradesh
• Assam
• Tripura

These states have demonstrated strong performance across sectors, reflecting effective policy implementation, sectoral coordination, and investment in energy-saving technologies.

What Contributed to Their High Rankings?

Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh

• Robust policies for energy-efficient buildings
• Strong enforcement of energy codes and building regulations
• High investment in energy-efficient urban transport and municipal services
• Active promotion of agricultural pump efficiency programs and LED-based initiatives

Assam and Tripura

• Proactive efforts in rural energy access and distribution sector efficiency
• Effective use of renewable-powered municipal services
• Cross-sectoral energy conservation campaigns
• These states also leveraged energy data transparency, smart metering, and electric mobility initiatives, reflecting an integrated approach to energy governance.

Why the SEEI Matters

• Encourages competitive federalism by benchmarking states
• Helps states identify gaps in energy planning and resource use
• Supports the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and SDG 7 goals (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Informs future planning under schemes like UJALA, PAT, and Smart Cities Mission