Every year, National Energy Conservation Day is observed on December 14th by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in the country. BEE functions under the Ministry of Power. The main purpose of the celebration is to spread the message of the importance of conserving energy and to showcase the achievements of the nation in energy efficiency and conservation.
- The day aims to create awareness among citizens regarding the importance of energy conversation and energy efficiency and people are made aware of efforts for climate change mitigation.
- In 2022, President Mrs. Draupadi Murmu joined the event as Chief Guest and launched an app and website called “E.V.YATRA”.
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National Energy Conservation Day 2023: Theme
- The theme 2023 for National Energy Conservation Day has not yet been announced.
National Energy Conservation Day 2023: History
- In 2001, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) brought an act known as The Energy Conservation Act to the country.
- it functions under the Indian Govt and plays a role in developing policies and strategies so that the use of energy can be decreased.
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National Energy Conservation Awards 2023
The President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu is going to grace the National Energy Conservation Day 2023 function held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on December 14, 2023. On the occasion, the President will also felicitate the winners of the National Energy Conservation Awards 2023, National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards 2023 and National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation 2023.
The BEE, under the guidance of the Ministry of Power, recognizes and promotes endeavours of industrial units, institutions, and establishments in lowering energy consumption by felicitating them with Energy Conservation Awards on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day.
Total number of Awards for NECA 2023
| 1st PRIZE | 20 |
| 2ND PRIZE | 16 |
| CERTIFICATE OF MERIT (COM) | 27 |
National Energy Efficiency Innovation Awards (NEEIA) 2023
To recognize the outstanding work and innovative minds of India in the area of Energy Efficiency, NEEIA was formed in 2021.
Total number of Awards for NEEIA 2023
| 1st PRIZE | 1 |
| 2ND PRIZE | 1 |
| CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION (COR) | 6 |
National Painting Competition 2023
Ministry of Power has conducted the National Painting Competition on Energy Conservation since 2005 to bring change in society towards conservation and efficient use of energy. It takes place in three stages, namely, School, State and National Levels.
| State/ UT & National Level Painting Competition | ||||
| Group A (5th, 6th& 7th Standards) | Group B (8th, 9th& 10th Standards) | |||
| Prize* (In Each category) | State/UT Level Prize | National Level Prize | ||
| Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ | Group ‘A’ | Group ‘B’ | |
| First Prize/Gold Medal (01 No.) | Rs. 50,000/ | Rs. 50,000/ | Rs 1,00,000/- | Rs 1,00,000/- |
| Second Prize/Silver Medal (01 No.) | Rs. 30,000/- | Rs. 30,000/- | Rs 50,000/- | Rs 50,000/- |
| Third Prize/Bronze Medal (01 No.) | Rs 20,000/- | Rs 20,000/- | Rs 30,000/- | Rs 30,000/- |
| Appreciation Prize (10 Nos.) | Rs 7,500/- | Rs 7,500/- | Rs 15,000/ | Rs 15,000/ |
National Energy Conservation Day 2023: Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | December 14 | Thursday |
| 2024 | December 14 | Saturday |
| 2025 | December 14 | Sunday |
| 2026 | December 14 | Monday |
| 2027 | December 14 | Tuesday |
National Energy Conservation Day 2023: Quotes
- “Our dependence on fossil fuels amounts to global pyromania, and the only fire extinguisher we have at our disposal is renewable energy.” –Hermann Scheer
- “The truth is, as most of us know, that global warming is real and humans are major contributors, mainly because we wastefully burn fossil fuels.” –David Suzuki
- “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.”– Mahatma Gandhi
- “What we are doing to the forests of the world is but a mirror reflection of what we are doing to ourselves and to one another.” –Chris Maser
- “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” –Albert Einstein
National Energy Conservation Day 2023: FAQs
Q.1 When is National Energy Conservation Day observed?
The day of 14th December is observed as National Energy Conservation Day by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in the country
Q.2 In which year, National Energy Conservation Day was observed for the first time?
in 2001, National Energy Conservation Day was observed for the first time.