The Government of India established the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in 1991 to develop strategies for energy conservation. December 14th was declared as National Energy Conservation Day to raise awareness about energy efficiency. The first National Energy Conservation Awards were presented on December 14, 1991 to recognize organizations that lowered energy usage without impacting productivity. Today, the day continues to honor award winners and promote initiatives to conserve energy and expand electric vehicle infrastructure in India.
The Government of India established the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in 1991 to develop strategies for energy conservation. December 14th was declared as National Energy Conservation Day to raise awareness about energy efficiency. The first National Energy Conservation Awards were presented on December 14, 1991 to recognize organizations that lowered energy usage without impacting productivity. Today, the day continues to honor award winners and promote initiatives to conserve energy and expand electric vehicle infrastructure in India.
The Government of India established the Bureau of Energy Efficiency in 1991 to develop strategies for energy conservation. December 14th was declared as National Energy Conservation Day to raise awareness about energy efficiency. The first National Energy Conservation Awards were presented on December 14, 1991 to recognize organizations that lowered energy usage without impacting productivity. Today, the day continues to honor award winners and promote initiatives to conserve energy and expand electric vehicle infrastructure in India.
National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated on December
14th every year since 1991 in India. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under Ministry of Power celebrates this day every year. It is celebrated to raise awareness about the importance of energy conservation and promote sustainable practices. Now Let us know about its history. In the year 1991, the Government established a new body Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power. It was established to develop strategies and policies to support energy conservation and efficiency in all sectors of the country. And the government declared December 14th as National Energy Conservation Day in recognition of the need to raise public awareness and engage the public in the energy conservation movement. The Ministry of Power launched a program in 1991 to promote businesses and facilities who have made exceptional efforts to lower their energy usage without sacrificing productivity, with awards. The first-ever National Energy Conservation Awards were presented to the winners on December 14, 1991. The day has been recognized as National Energy Conservation Day since then. At a ceremony on December 14 of last year, President Droupadi Murmu presented prizes to the winners of the National Painting Competition, National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards, and National Conservation Awards. On this occasion, she also launched the EV Yatra Portal. The portal's purpose was to make it easier for drivers to navigate their cars to the closest public EV charger. As part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations in 2021, the electricity ministry also marked Energy Conservation Week, which ran from December 8 to December 14. In conclusion, This is the history of our National Energy Conservation day.