The Government of Andhra Pradesh on March 11, 2024, issued the Andhra Pradesh Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation Policy 2023-2028 to encourage and promote the large-scale deployment of energy conservation and efficiency measures in the State. This policy ensures efficient energy usage directly catering to the local and national economy and addresses the requirement energy deficient sectors in the region by amplifying energy availability in the deficient areas. This also helps boost the local economy and strengthen energy security in the State through various Central and State Government initiatives. The energy-saving strategy will optimize per capita power consumption with modern policy directives.
The objectives of the policy are as follows:
• To effectively implement Energy Conservation Act 2001 in word and spirit tailored to the applicability of the State.
• To put in place an overarching framework for identification, development, implementation, monitoring and verification of energy efficiency programmes to be undertaken in the State to tap substantial energy savings potential;
• To supplement national level efforts for implementation of various energy efficiency and energy conservation programmes at the State level, initiated by the Ministry of Power, Government of India and in meeting climate targets;
• To lay down the framework for policy implementation and define the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders;
• To promote research and development in the field of energy conservation & energy efficiency.
[Notification No. GO MS/23/2024/ENE01-Energy]
