Telangana Gets Second Prize in Energy Reforms
State honoured for energy efficiency initiatives led by TGRedco
Hyderabad: Telangana has been conferred the second prize in the state performance award category under the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA), instituted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), the Union Power Ministry. The award was received for Telangana’s performance in the field of energy conservation and energy efficiency, spearheaded by the Telangana State Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TGRedco), functioning as the state-designated agency (SDA).
The award ceremony was held on Sunday at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu. The Telangana delegation, represented by principal secretary (energy) Naveen Mittal, and TGRedco vice-chairman and managing director V. Anila, received the award from the President.
The award recognised Telangana’s initiatives in energy conservation. The notable achievements include the Cool Roof Demo Project implemented at the University of Hyderabad, covering 36,746 square feet with an estimated annual energy saving of about 7,000 kWh, contributing to mitigation of urban heat island effects and improved thermal comfort in buildings.
Under the state energy conservation fund (SECF), TGREDCO implemented clean cooking initiatives by distributing 600 induction cooktops and 600 induction pressure cookers (5L) and initiated an electric two-wheeler loan scheme for employees of TGREDCO, TGDISCOMs, TGTRANSCO and TGGENCO.
Telangana has also made significant progress in the adoption of the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) – 2025 and ENS – 2025, with around 1,178 ECBC-compliant buildings, resulting in estimated energy savings of 412.25 MU per annum.
Under the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme, the state has 43 designated consumers across eight sectors, with 3.03 lakh energy saving certificates (ESCerts) issued up to PAT Cycle VI, equivalent to 3.03 lakh TOE energy savings.
The state’s efforts are further strengthened through the Telangana Clean and Green Energy Policy – 2025, aimed at promoting renewable energy, energy storage, green hydrogen, manufacturing, investments, and employment generation.
