National Energy Conservation Day: Celebrating Sustainable Energy Practices in India
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | December 14 observed as National Energy Conservation Day |
| Organized By | Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power |
| Significance | Promotes energy-efficient practices to reduce environmental degradation and ensure sustainable resource use |
| Background | Introduced in 1991 to encourage energy conservation and sustainable practices |
| National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) | Instituted in 1991, recognizes excellence in energy efficiency across sectors |
| 2024 NECA Highlights | Awards to be presented on December 14, 2024, showcasing impactful energy efficiency projects |
| Key Government Initiatives | - Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) Scheme- Standard and Labelling (S&L) Programme- "Go Electric" Campaign- EV Yatra Web Portal and Mobile App- Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA)- Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) |
| Achievements of Initiatives | - PAT Scheme: Annual savings of ₹55,000 Crore, avoided 110 million tons of CO2 emissions- UJALA: Distributed 36.87 Crore LED bulbs and 72 Lakh LED tube lights, saved 176.2 billion kWh energy, reduced 125 million tons of CO2, and saved ₹70,477 crore in electricity bills- SLNP: Installed 1.3 Crore LED streetlights, saved 8.76 billion kWh energy, avoided peak demand of 1,459 MW, and reduced 6.03 million tons of CO2 |