NECA

National Energy Conservation Award

The scheme aims to recognize and reward organizations for their exemplary efforts in energy conservation and energy efficiency.

Central In Kind

States / UT: All India

Ministry / nodal: Ministry Of Power

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Transport & Infrastructure, Business & Entrepreneurship

Sub-categories: Setting up / start-up / entrepreneurship, Public transport and private vehicles

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: National Award, Industries, Building, Transport, Electricity

Details

The National Energy Conservation Award under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, recognizes organizations for their outstanding efforts in energy conservation and energy efficiency.A total of 65 awards are given under different categories, including Tier-I and Tier-II. The award ceremony is held every year on 14th December on the occasion of National Energy Conservation Day.
Objective
a) Scope: The scope of the Awards is to cover sectors(Industries, Building, Transport, Institutions, Equipments) which have a share of around 56% of India’s total Electricity consumption(Energy Statistics 2022, MOSPI).
b) Purpose: The purpose of the awardis to recognize/reward organizations for the exemplary efforts on Energy Conservation and Energy Efficiency. It can be categorized into National Award(Tier-I/Tier-II) category.

Benefits

Certificate & Trophy

Certificate & Trophy

Eligibility

All organizations are eligible to apply free of cost for the National Energy Conservation Award subject to the condition that their sector should be eligible for Award for a particular year.

Exclusions

However, the following organizations cannot apply for the Award:
a. Organizations having legal issues, blacklisted, or defaulters in any of the government schemes.
b. Defaulters/repeated defaulters under the Perform Achieve and Trade scheme of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry of Power.

Application Process

Online

Registration:
Step 1: Visit the official website and click on the Registration button.
Step 2: Select your category: Individual or Organization.
Step 3: Fill in the required details:
Individual: Name, Date of Birth, Nominator Type, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.
Organization: Type, Authorized Person Name, Date of Birth, Organization Description, Designation, Mobile, Email, Aadhaar Number.
Step 4: Click Submit to complete registration.
Apply:
Step 1: Log in to the portal using your registered credentials.
Step 2: Select the scheme from the list of awards and click "Nominate / Apply Now".
Step 3: Fill in all mandatory fields in the online application form.
Step 4: Click Submit to complete your application.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

What is the National Energy Conservation Award?: The National Energy Conservation Award recognizes organizations for their outstanding efforts in energy conservation and energy efficiency.
Which ministry is responsible for this award?: The award is administered by the Ministry of Power, Government of India through the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
Which sectors are covered under this award?: The award covers industries, buildings, transport, institutions, and equipment sectors contributing significantly to electricity consumption.
Who is eligible to apply for the award?: All organizations can apply free of cost, provided their sector is eligible for the award in that particular year.
Are there any organizations that are not eligible to apply?: Yes, organizations with legal issues, blacklisted entities, or defaulters under government schemes are not eligible.
Can defaulters under the PAT scheme apply?: No, repeated defaulters under the Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme are not allowed to apply.
How many awards are given under this scheme?: A total of 65 awards are given across various sectors and categories.
Who can nominate for the award?: Any eligible organization can nominate itself for the award.
How is the final selection made?: The Selection Committee evaluates the data and recommends candidates to the Award Committee for final approval.
Who approves the final list of awardees?: The Competent Authority/Award Committee chaired by the Secretary, Power, approves the final list.
Why is this award important for organizations?: It encourages organizations to adopt energy-efficient practices and contributes to reducing overall energy consumption in India.

Official links

References

Guidelines/Website

Apply

Apply now

National Award Industries Building Transport Electricity

Opens the official application or programme portal in a new tab. If in doubt, confirm details on the ministry site.

Documents Required for Government Schemes

Most government schemes require basic documents for verification. While the exact requirements vary, common documents include:

Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Residence Proof
Bank Account Details
Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

How to Apply for Government Schemes?

The application process for government schemes may be online or offline depending on the scheme. In most cases, you can follow these steps:

Check eligibility criteria
Collect required documents
Fill the application form
Submit the application online or at the relevant office
Track application status