MoP Releases 6th State Energy Efficiency Index 2024 Highlighting Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Assam as Top Performers.
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In August 2025, the Ministry of Power (MoP) unveiled the sixth edition of the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 to assess the progress of states and Union Territories (UTs) in improving energy efficiency during FY 2023-24. The index, jointly prepared by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE), was released by Akash Tripathi, Additional Secretary, MoP, and Director General, BEE.
- The SEEI 2024 evaluated the performance of 36 states and UTs across multiple indicators of energy efficiency, covering demand sectors such as buildings, industry, transport, agriculture, and cross-sector initiatives. The index has become a benchmark tool to compare how states implement energy efficiency measures in line with national climate commitments and sustainable growth goals.
- According to the index, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tripura emerged among the leading performers in their respective groups. Maharashtra topped in Group 1 states, while Andhra Pradesh led in Group 2, Assam in Group 3, and Tripura in Group 4. This categorization was based on the states’ total energy consumption, measured in Million Tonnes of Oil Equivalent (MTOe).
- The SEEI 2024 classified states into four categories based on performance scores: Front Runners (above 60%), Achievers (50–60%), Contenders (30–50%), and Aspirants (below 30%). This classification highlights where states currently stand and provides insights for targeted interventions to accelerate efficiency progress.
Main Point :- (i) The report noted that the number of Front Runner states has decreased from seven to five in 2024. Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu retained their position in this top-performing category. Meanwhile, states such as Assam and Kerala improved their scores to be listed under the Achievers category.
(ii) Several other states, including Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh, were placed in the Contenders category, indicating moderate progress in efficiency implementation.
(iii) The SEEI 2024 emphasizes the importance of sustained policy efforts, financing mechanisms, and capacity-building at the state level to achieve India’s long-term target of reducing energy intensity by 2030 in line with its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
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