Andhra Pradesh works to make small factories energy-efficient

Andhra Pradesh is increasing its efforts to make micro, small and medium enterprises more energy-efficient and environmentally sustainable. Principal Secretary for Industries and Commerce N. Yuvaraj shared this update during an online review meeting. The state aims to move toward net-zero emissions by working with the Union government.

Audits And Targets

The state government is working with the Union Ministry of MSME and Energy Efficiency Services Limited on this plan. EESL CEO Akhilesh Kumar Dixit said energy and water audits are already happening in selected small manufacturing units with high-tension connections over 100 kVA. EESL plans to finish these audits by March 2027 to lower operating costs and cut resource waste. AP MSME Development Corporation CEO Viswa Manoharan also attended the meeting.

Context

Energy and water audits help factories find where they waste resources so they can use better technology. Small manufacturing units often struggle with high utility bills, making efficiency programs important for their long-term survival.