National Energy Conservation Award

17.12.2024

National Energy Conservation Award

Why in the news?   

Recently, the Vice President of India Felicitates Winners of the National Energy Conservation Award.

About National Energy Conservation Award:

• It is an initiative by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
• It was instituted in 1991, alongside the declaration of National Energy Conservation Day (December 14).
• These awards honour the exceptional efforts of industrial units, institutions, and establishments that have significantly reduced energy consumption while maintaining or enhancing their operational efficiency.

Selection procedure:

• The Award Committee, chaired by the Secretary (Power), reviews and approves the sectors eligible for the NECA.
• The applications submitted are evaluated by a Technical Committee, chaired by the Member (Thermal), Central Electricity Authority (CEA), and comprising representatives from the Ministry of Railways, Central Electricity Authority, Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), National Productivity Council (NPC), Central Pulp and Paper Research Institute (CPPRI), and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
• Afterward, the Technical Committee's recommendations are submitted to the Award Committee for final consideration and approval.
• The selected awardees from various sectors are then honored and felicitated on National Energy Conservation Day

Key facts about the Bureau of Energy Efficiency

• It was established on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
• The mission of the Bureau is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles.
• A key objective is reducing the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
• It coordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations.
• It recognises, identifies and utilises the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Act.
• The Act also provides for regulatory and promotional functions.

                                                                  Source: PIB

Consider the following statements regarding the National Energy Conservation Award:

1. It is an initiative of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.

2. It honours the exceptional efforts of industrial units and establishments that have significantly reduced energy consumption.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A.1 only

B.2 only

C.Both 1 and 2

D.Neither 1 nor 2

Answer  C