The Index, developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), evaluates the energy efficiency progress of 36 Indian states and union territories for the financial year 2023–24. Maharashtra led among the highest energy-consuming states, while Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura topped their respective energy consumption categories, according to an official release.
Unveiling the Index, Akash Tripathi, IAS, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Power and Director General of BEE, said that India’s energy transition is not just about addressing climate change, but also about unlocking opportunities for innovation, resilience, and inclusive growth.
He underlined the role of energy efficiency as a cornerstone in meeting India’s climate goals, including net-zero emissions by 2070 and a 45% reduction in emissions intensity by 2030. SEEI 2024, he noted, places a strong emphasis on on-ground implementation, sector-specific outcomes, and measurable progress.
The Index uses an implementation-focused framework with 66 indicators across seven demand sectors—Buildings, Industry, Transport, Agriculture, Municipal Services, DISCOMs, and Cross-sector initiatives.
States are grouped by their Total Final Energy Consumption (TFEC) and ranked as Front Runners (above 60%), Achievers (50–60%), Contenders (30–50%), and Aspirants (below 30%). Maharashtra topped Group 1 (>15 MToE), Andhra Pradesh led Group 2 (5–15 MToE), Assam ranked first in Group 3 (1–5 MToE), and Tripura led Group 4 (<1 MToE).
Compared to SEEI 2023, the number of Front Runner states has dropped from seven to five—comprising Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu.
Assam and Kerala were placed in the Achievers category, while Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh were ranked as Contenders.
The Index captures strong progress across sectors. In the Buildings sector, 24 states have notified the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017, and 20 have incorporated it into municipal by-laws.
In Industry, 10 states have adopted energy efficiency policies for MSMEs, while seven mandate energy audits for non-PAT industries. In the Municipal Services domain, 25 states have developed Climate or Heat Action Plans, and 12 report collaboration between State Designated Agencies and Urban Local Bodies. In Transport, 31 states have implemented electric mobility policies, with 14 mandating EV charging infrastructure in buildings. In Agriculture, 13 states promote integrated cold storage and solar-powered pumps, with Kerala achieving 74% penetration of energy-efficient or solar-powered agricultural systems.
The Index also reports that 11 states have included demand-side management (DSM) action plans in their Aggregate Revenue Requirement (ARR) filings. Notably, all 36 states and UTs have now formulated State Energy Efficiency Action Plans (SEEAPs), while 31 have set up State-Level Steering Committees (SLSCs) on Energy Transition under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary.
SEEI 2024 remains a vital policy instrument for steering state-level energy efficiency efforts and advancing India’s energy transition, the statement added.
