Context
- National Energy Conservation Day is observed annually on 14 December.
- In 2025, it was commemorated on December 14, 2025, highlighting India’s progress in energy efficiency and clean energy transition.
Key Facts
- Organising Authority: Bureaof Energy Efficiency (BEE)
- Administrative Ministry: Ministry of Power
- First Observed: 1991
- Objective:
- Promote energy conservation and efficiency across sectors.
- Create mass awareness about reducing energy intensity.
- Showcase best practices by industries, institutions, and states.
Major 2025 Announcement
- India has achieved 50% of its total installed electricity capacity from non-fossil fuel sources.
- Includes solar, wind, hydro and nuclear energy.
- This milestone has been achieved ahead of the 2030 target committed under the Paris Agreement.
- Reinforces India’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).
National Energy Conservation Awards (NECA) 2025
About NECA
- Instituted by BEE to recognise:
oIndustries
oCommercial and residential buildings
oInstitutions and state governments
- Awarded for measurable reduction in energy consumption and adoption of energy-efficient technologies.
NECA 2025 Highlights
- Top Performing State: Andhra Pradesh
oReceived the award for the fourth consecutive year.
- Top Union Territory: Chandigarh
- New Award Category Introduced:
oSocial Media Influencers and Digital Content Creators
oAimed at recognising their role in public awareness and behavioural change related to energy conservation.
IAS-2026 - OPTIONAL / GEOGRAPHY / PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION / SOCIOLOGY / ANTHROPOLOGY / ORIENTATION ON 03 & 04-10-2025 
