National Energy Conservation Awards, 2025

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On National Energy Conservation Day 2025, the President of India honored the recipients of the National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA).

• Organized by – The awards are instituted by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
• Edition – This was the 35^th edition of the awards, 1^st established in 1991.
• Purpose – To honors industries, transport bodies, buildings, and institutions that demonstrate leadership in reducing energy consumption and promoting energy efficiency.
• 7 Categories – Industry, Buildings, Transport, Institutions, Appliances, Innovation, and Professional categories.
• Participation – 558 applicants were finalized for consideration across 28 sub-sectors.
• New Category – For the first time, the Social Media Influencers and Digital Content Creators was introduced, acknowledging their role in spreading awareness.
• Awards Distributed – 25 First Prizes, 5 Second Prizes, 26 Certificates of Merit (CoM), 3 Certificates of Recognition (CoR) for Innovation.

Winners

• State Performance Awards -
  • 1^st Prize – Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Assam, and Chandigarh.
  • 2^nd Prize – Maharashtra, Telangana, Punjab, Goa, and Tripura.
• Notable Organizational Winners -
  • Brahma Kumaris (Jagdamba Bhavan, Pune) - First Prize in the institutional category.
  • Atomberg – Won in the Ceiling Fan category for the third consecutive year.
  • Daikin India – Awarded for the most energy-efficient Air Conditioner.

Quick Fact

References

1. PIB | National Energy Conservation Awards
2. Times of India | Andhra Pradesh wins NECA
3. Brahma Kumaris | National Energy Conservation Awards