State Level Energy Conservation Awards, 2024
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | State Level Energy Conservation Awards, 2024 |
| Administering Body | Haryana Renewable Energy Development Agency (HAREDA) |
| Jurisdiction | Department of Renewable Energy, Haryana |
| Objective | Recognize contributions in promoting energy efficiency across various sectors |
| Regulatory Framework | Energy Conservation Act, 2001 |
| Eligible Sectors | Industries, commercial buildings, government institutions, educational institutions, hospitals, municipal bodies, individuals |
| Award Criteria | Innovative measures in energy conservation, adoption of energy-efficient practices, R&D projects in energy |
| Prize Details | Monetary rewards up to Rs. 2 lakhs |
| Recent Developments | 2024 edition encourages submissions; deadlines and guidelines available on HAREDA website |
| Energy Conservation Act, 2001 | Establishes standards for energy efficiency, mandates energy audits, and creates Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) |
| Energy Savings Certificates | Issued to industries consuming less than allotted energy; can be sold to those exceeding limits |
| Carbon Credit Trading | Introduced via Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 |