Andhra Pradesh is ranked second in the state energy index for 2022
The 15th Enertia Award Summit 2022 announced the national awards in various categories, in which the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission bagged awards in three categories. AP also stood in second place in the country in the state energy efficiency index (SEEI) for 2022 in the category of state-designated agencies. Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) officials received the awards from the President of India.
Andhra Pradesh won the following Enertia Awards:
The best state for energy infrastructure and development
Best transmission utility award for AP Transco
NREDCAP wins the best renewable energy corporation.
Speaking about these awards, the state energy minister, Peddireddi Ramachandra Reddy, stated that these awards have doubled the responsibility of power utilities in AP. He also stated that power utilities must solicit public feedback in order to identify any flaws in the scheme's implementation. He praised the efforts of the power utilities for helping the state finish second in the country.