The report contains extensive data compiled for the last six years, i.e., from FY 2016-17 to FY 2021-22, along with trends and analysis of fuel-wise energy consumption in major end-use sectors. This report also provides an overview of the impact of various energy conservation policies and their associated carbon dioxide emission reduction and monetary savings. The report has been prepared by Ministry of Power through Bureau of Energy Efficiency in collaboration with NITI Aayog, various line Ministries and Departments, institutions, and other stakeholders.
As per the report,
- Energy supply to the economy during the last six years was less by 18%; this has been found out by using Indian coal conversion factors, rather than IEA conversion factors which has been used before
- Energy consumption was lower by 8 per cent in 2021-22
- The share of electrification on consumption side has increased to 20.9%.
- The total energy savings were 44.43 mtoe i.e., 6 per cent of the total primary energy supply of the country in 2021-22