AP-SECM releases State Energy Efficiency Action Plan 

K. Vijayanand released the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) in Vijayawada, aiming to save 3.88 Million Tons of Oil Equivalent of energy by 2030. The plan provides strategies to industry, transport, agriculture & fisheries and building sectors, creating a market potential of ₹8,000 crore.

Special Chief Secretary (energy) K. Vijayanand released the State Energy Efficiency Action Plan (SEEAP) that envisaged a saving of 3.88 Million Tons of Oil Equivalent of energy across different sectors by 2030 at a workshop jointly organised by the State Energy Conservation Mission (SECM), Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)-AP and Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to finalize the SEEAP at the AP-Transco head office in Vijayawada on Thursday. 

On the occasion, Mr. Vijayanand said the country targeted to achieve net zero emissions by 2070 and 45% carbon intensity reduction by 2030, which was possible when all States plan accordingly and deliver their commitments. The SEEAP provides strategies to industry, transport, agriculture & fisheries and building sectors for creating a market potential of approximately ₹8,000 crore.

Mr. Vijayanand emphasized the need to finalise the sector-wise targets, including short and long-term plans, in consultation with the departments concerned. Cost reduction, advancement of technology, customer/stakeholders pull, sustainability and new investment opportunities were the major energy efficiency drivers, he added. 

AP-Transco Joint Managing Director (Vigilance & Security) B. Malla Reddy, SECM CEO B.A.V.P. Kumara Reddy, CPDCL CMD J. Padma Janardhana Reddy, CII Principal Counselor Nisha Jayaram and others were present.