About National Energy Conservation Awards:
- It is one of the most prestigious national platforms that recognize excellence, innovation, and leadership in energy efficiency and conservation.
- It was instituted in 1991 by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
- Objective: It is envisioned to honor the exemplary contributions of industries, buildings, transport undertakings, and institutions in reducing energy consumption and enhancing energy efficiency.
- Purpose and Significance -The Awards aim to inspire industries, organizations, and individuals to adopt energy-efficient technologies and practices.
- Award Categories for NECA 2025: Industries, Transport, Buildings, Institutions (State/SDA - Evaluation through State EE Index), Energy-Efficient Appliances, Energy Efficiency Innovation, Content Creators and Influencers (New Category)
- The new category, Digital Content Creators and Influencers, recognises the growing influence of social media in shaping public behavior and spreading awareness about energy conservation.
- This new initiative aims to mobilize content creators as ambassadors of change, inspiring millions of citizens to adopt energy-conscious lifestyles.
What is the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)?
- It was set up on March 1, 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- Mission: To assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001
- Objective: The primary objective of reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
- Functions: It coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognises, identifies and utilises the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.
