India’s dedication to energy sustainability is evident in its strides in power generation, renewable energy, and infrastructure upgrades, paving the way for a greener future. Key initiatives include (MOP Annual Report 2023-24):
The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme is a mechanism designed to achieve energy reduction in energy intensive industries and it is designed on the concept of reduction in Specific Energy Consumption (SEC). The programme has saved energy worth Rs. 55,000 Crore annually and about 110 million ton of CO2 emissions have been avoided.
The Standards and Labelling (S&L) Program is one of the major thrust areas of BEE. This Program was launched with the key objective of providing consumers an informed choice about the energy and cost saving potential of the labelled appliances/ equipment being sold commercially. As on March 2024, the S&L program covers the star labeling for 38 appliances, out of which 16 appliances are under mandatory regime and remaining 22 appliances are under voluntary phase.
Ministry of Power launched the “GO ELECTRIC” Campaign on 19th February 2021.The objective of this campaign is to create awareness among masses about benefits of switching over to Electric Vehicles (EVs), including various initiatives taken by Centre & State Governments to enhance acceptability of Electric Vehicles, and Electrical Cooking.
BEE launched “EV Yatra” web-portal & Mobile App on 14th Dec 2022 with the objective of creating awareness among the EV users and masses atlarge to promote e-mobility in the country. The portal has been developed to evolve as a National online database of operational public EV charging stations, in the country wherein an EV users can check availability of the nearest compatible EV charger for complaint with their electric vehicles in addition to other services.
