Banking Services chronicle

Banking Services chronicle

Banking Services chronicle Published this article page no  146 STATE ENERGY EFFICIENCY PREPAREDNESS INDEX 2019 Why in News? Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) recently released the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 About Index  It tracks the progress of Energy Efficiency initiatives in 36 states and union territories based on 97 significant indicators. o Energy Efficiency (EE) is the cleanest fastest and cheapest way to achieve Indias sustainable development goals  SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy  SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production  SDG 13 Climate Action  The first such Index was launched in 2018.  Index was developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in association with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE).  It incorporates qualitative quantitative and outcomebased indicators to assess energy efficiency initiatives programs and outcomes in five distinct sectors – buildings industry municipalities transport agriculture and DISCOMs.  It categorises states as Front Runner Achiever Contender and Aspirant based upon their efforts and achievements towards energy efficiency implementation.  New indicators for this year include adoption of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017 energy efficiency in MSME clusters etc.  Index will help states contribute towards national goals on energy security and climate action by o Helping drive EE policies and program implementation at the state and local level o Tracking progress in managing the states and Indias energy footprint o Institutionalising data capture and monitoring of EE activities by states 58 Key take aways  Banking Services chronicle buy.

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