UNNATEE (UNlockingNATional Energy Efficiency Potential)

UNNATEE (UNlockingNATional Energy Efficiency Potential)

Subject : Environment

Section: Climate change

Context: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has formulated a national strategy document called UNNATEE (Unlocking NATional Energy Efficiency potential) to accelerate energy efficiency in India.

Significance:

• Framework and Implementation Strategy: UNNATEE provides a clear framework and implementation strategy to establish a connection between energy supply-demand scenarios and energy efficiency opportunities in the country.
• Linkage to Environmental and Climate Change Goals: The document outlines a comprehensive roadmap to address India’s environmental and climate change mitigation goals through targeted energy efficiency measures.
• UNNATEE, as a strategic document, aims to guide and enhance India’s efforts in meeting its energy efficiency targets and contributing to broader sustainability and climate change mitigation objectives.

UTPRERAK (Unnat TaknikiPradarshan Kendra)

The Ministry of Power in India has established a Centre of Excellence named UTPRERAK (Unnat TaknikiPradarshan Kendra) with the aim of accelerating the adoption of energy-efficient technologies in the Indian industry.

Objectives:

Reference Institution and Technology Showcase:

• UTPRERAK will function as a reference institution, showcasing energy-efficient technologies across various industry sectors.

Training and Education:

• The centre is tasked with providing training and education in energy efficiency to more than 10,000 energy professionals over the next five years.

Emission Reduction and Technology Adoption:

• UTPRERAK will play a pivotal role in assisting industries in meeting emission reduction targets.
• It aims to promote the widespread adoption of new and energy-efficient technologies within industries.

Policy Inputs:

• The centre will provide valuable inputs for the formulation of national energy policies, contributing to the development of effective strategies.

Research Facilitation:

• UTPRERAK will facilitate and support research initiatives focused on energy-efficient solutions.
• Implementing Authority: UTPRERAK has been established by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).