National Energy Conservation Award 2025: Chandigarh bags first position
The Chandigarh Administration has undertaken several landmark measures, including the notification for procurement of minimum prescribed star rating appliances in government buildings, and the implementation of the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP).
The award ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the award. (Credit: X/@rashtrapatibhvn) Chandigarh secured first position in the National Energy Conservation Award (NECA) 2025 under the Group–5 category, comprising union Territories and various states, for exemplary performance in the field of energy conservation and energy efficiency.
The awards are given annually by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day, observed on December 14 to recognise outstanding achievements in energy efficiency.
The Chandigarh Administration has undertaken several landmark measures, including the notification for procurement of minimum prescribed star rating appliances in government buildings, preparation and implementation of the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP), notification of the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), and the promotion of electric cooking (e-cooking), among other demand-side management and sustainability initiatives.
These concerted efforts have contributed to improved energy efficiency outcomes across sectors and have positioned Chandigarh as a leading performer at the national level.
The award has been conferred based on the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI), a comprehensive national assessment framework developed by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in collaboration with the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE). The index evaluates the annual energy efficiency performance of states and union Territories across key sectors including buildings, industry, transport, municipal services, and cross-sectoral initiatives, taking into account policy implementation, institutional mechanisms, renewable energy adoption, infrastructure development, and overall energy efficiency outcomes.
The award ceremony was held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, where President Droupadi Murmu presented the award to H Rajesh Prasad, Chief Secretary, Chandigarh Administration, and C B Ojha, Chief Engineer, Chandigarh Administration.
Various energy efficiency and conservation measures are being steered by the Energy Management Cell (EMC), established under the Engineering Department, which function as the nodal department of the Chandigarh Administration and played a decisive role in this achievement through the planning, implementation, and monitoring of various energy efficiency initiatives across sectors, along with systematic data collection, comprehensive compilation, and submission for the State Energy Efficiency Index-2025 (SEEI) assessment.
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