The Ministry of Power, Government of India, through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), announced the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious awards. Telangana has proudly achieved a major milestone in energy efficiency, securing the Second Prize in the State Performance Award category.
Representing Telangana, Navin Mittal, Principal Secretary, Energy Department, and V. Anila, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TGREDCO), received the award from the President. Senior officials G. S. V. Prasad and M. Venkata Ramana also attended the event.
The recognition underscores Telangana’s consistent and impactful initiatives in energy conservation and efficiency, spearheaded by TGREDCO, the State Designated Agency. Among the state’s notable achievements is the Cool Roof Demonstration Project at the University of Hyderabad, covering 36,746 sq. ft., which saves approximately 7,000 kWh annually and helps mitigate urban heat island effects.
Under the State Energy Conservation Fund (SECF), TGREDCO distributed 600 induction cooktops and 600 induction pressure cookers to promote clean cooking. The corporation also launched an Electric Two-Wheeler Loan Scheme for employees of TGREDCO and power utilities. Additionally, Telangana undertook extensive initiatives under the Standards & Labelling Programme, which included market surveillance of 870 samples and check testing of 27 samples through NABL-accredited laboratories.
The state has made remarkable progress in implementing the Energy Conservation & Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC)—2025, with 1,178 ECBC-compliant buildings, resulting in estimated annual savings of 412.25 MU. Under the Perform, Achieve & Trade (PAT) Scheme, Telangana has 43 Designated Consumers across eight sectors, with 3.03 lakh Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts) issued, equivalent to 3.03 lakh tonnes of oil equivalent (TOE) energy savings.
Further, the Telangana Clean & Green Energy Policy—2025 aims to strengthen renewable energy, energy storage, green hydrogen, and manufacturing, driving investments and creating employment opportunities in the state.
The award highlights Telangana’s leadership in energy efficiency and its commitment to sustainable development through innovative projects, policy implementation, and citizen-focused initiatives. By integrating modern energy-saving technologies, promoting clean cooking solutions, and supporting energy-efficient infrastructure, the state continues to set benchmarks in energy conservation at the national level.
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