Visakhapatnam, July 20, 2021: The state government will invite various national and international agencies, such as International Energy Agency, United States Agency for International Development and Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency to collaborate with Andhra Pradesh in its energy efficiency movement.
Participating in a webinar, chief secretary Adityanath Das said during Covid-19 last year, the state government announced Rs 1,100 crore financial assistance to MSMEs as a restart package. The chief secretary has directed the energy department to furnish a report on department-wise initiatives and establishment and functioning of energy conservation cells in the next executive committee meeting.
“Andhra Pradesh would fully focus on reducing the greenhouse gas emissions. It would support the government of India in mitigating ill effects of climate change by adopting both short-term and long-term strategies by involving all the stakeholders. Andhra Pradesh is determined to become a role model in the country in promoting green energy through energy efficiency and renewable energy sources,” said Adityanath Das.
As per the estimates of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Andhra Pradesh has a saving potential of 25%, i.e., 16,875 million units out of a total annual energy demand of around 67,500 MU according to the reports published in timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
According to AP State Energy Conservation Mission, the state has so far saved an estimated 2,932 MU of energy worth Rs 2,014 crore per annum through various state government schemes. In order to achieve further energy savings of around 14,000 MU, the chief secretary suggested the energy department prepare a comprehensive roadmap to achieve the target.
In the context of Covid-19 and its impact and forthcoming executive committee meeting of AP State Energy Conservation Mission (SECM), the chief secretary emphasised the need to continue cost effective measures in the power sector by availing innovative and global technologies.
