Kerala, AP Created SDA for Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation
Vijayawada: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Union ministry of power, urged Kerala government to vigorously implement Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) to enhance the state's environmental sustainability, promote eco-conscious lifestyles, and spearhead the new climate economy.
BEE’s media adviser for southern states and UTs A Chandrashekhar Reddy said a meeting was held with Dr. R. Hari Kumar, director and Johnson Daniel, energy management centre (EMC) state designated agency (SDA) of Kerala and K. R. Jyothilal, Kerala additional chief secretary of the department of power and director energy management centre. The meeting discussed several key initiatives by Kerala government.
Chandrasekhar Reddy said Kerala has set ambitious targets to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 and 100 per cent renewable energy by 2040.
Jyothilal emphasized the state's rapid growth in electric vehicle adoption and efforts to promote vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology. He said, “The state is exploring measures to incorporate built-in sensors in electric vehicles to ensure charging occurs during off-peak hours, as well as setting air conditioner temperatures to 24 to 26˚C to prevent energy wastage.
Kerala's natural forest coverage which stands at 30 percent, plays a crucial role in carbon sequestration absorbing 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The government plans to expand forest coverage by an additional 10,000 hectares through social forestry initiatives.
Chandrasekhar Reddy stated that Kerala and Andhra Pradesh governments have created a record in setting up an exclusive, dedicated SDA for energy efficiency and energy conservation. This major initiative helped the state with quick implementation of energy efficiency and achieved several prestigious national EC awards.
