Haryana’s commitment to a sustainable and energy-secure future received national acclaim today as the state clinched the top honors for energy efficiency during the National Energy Conservation Awards 2025.
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The Ceremony: The award was presented at Vigyan Bhawan by the Union Power Minister (or the President of India, as per protocol) to the Haryana delegation. The ceremony highlighted states that have made the most significant strides in reducing energy intensity.
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Why Haryana Won:
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State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI): Haryana consistently ranked at the top of the index, showing improvements in building, industry, and municipal sectors.
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LED Transition: The state’s aggressive push for 100% LED street lighting in all municipal corporations was a major deciding factor.
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Agricultural Innovation: Haryana has successfully shifted thousands of tubewells to solar-powered systems, significantly reducing the load on the traditional power grid.
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Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC): The state has been one of the first to mandate and strictly implement energy-efficient building codes for large commercial complexes.
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Official Statement: “This award is a testament to the collective efforts of our citizens, industries, and the HAREDA team. Our ‘Save Energy’ campaigns at the village level are now showing results on a national scale,” said a senior official from the Haryana Power Department.
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Future Targets: Emboldened by this win, Haryana has announced plans to launch a new “Green Subsidy” for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to help them replace old, energy-consuming machinery with modern, star-rated equipment.
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Impact: The award carries a citation and a trophy, elevating Haryana’s status as a leader in India’s energy transition journey.
