AP Will Become A Leader In Energy Efficiency, Says CS

Visakhapatnam: New Chief Secretary of Andhra Pradesh K Vijayanand has said the State is committed to become a leader in sustainability and climate change mitigation by partnering with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power to implement Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26, Mission LiFE advocates for sustainable living practices, energy efficiency, and a transition to a circular economy, AP is playing a key role in its implementation.

Vijayanand underscored the government’s commitment to a phased rollout of Mission LiFE, stressing the importance of global consultations to craft an effective action plan. He urged BEE and the Ministry of Power to provide financial support for MSMEs to adopt energy-efficient technologies, including investment-grade energy audits, detailed project reports, and advanced monitoring mechanisms.

During a meeting with BEE media advisor (South) A Chandra Sekhara Reddy and APSECM CEO BAV Kumar Reddy, the Chief Secretary on Sunday emphasised the need to spread Mission LiFE’s message across the state. Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu echoed this vision, highlighting the necessity of adopting environmentally conscious lifestyles to combat climate change. Vijayanand said the objective of the government is to provide 24/7 power supply with global standards to create congenial atmosphere for attracting investments and industrial development .To achieve this task, the Chief Minister emphasised the need

for time bound completion of power projects in particular renewable and energy efficient projects, he pointed out.

The AP State Energy Conservation Mission (SECM), the State designated agency, has identified key sectors for priority action: transport, industry, buildings, agriculture, and fisheries. These sectors, particularly MSMEs, present opportunities for significant energy savings, economic growth, and job creation.

The Chief Secretary who has released a report of Mission LIFFE earlier also highlighted the critical role of MSMEs in economic growth and employment. He called for focused support for the fisheries sector in West Godavari and the glass and refractory industries in East and West Godavari districts to adopt cutting-edge energy-efficient technologies.

To showcase AP’s initiatives, the State plans to host a global summit on energy efficiency in collaboration with BEE, emphasising the progress made under Mission LiFE, Chandrasekhar Reddy said later.