BEE, Ministry of Power, organised an Energy Conservation webinar during BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week 2026 to promote energy efficiency, sustainable lifestyles and India’s energy security goals.
New Delhi: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, organised a webinar on Energy Conservation on November 2 as part of the observance of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week (BSLW), held from November 1 to 7, 2026.
The webinar focused on the importance of energy efficiency in promoting sustainable lifestyles, reducing energy consumption, strengthening energy security and advancing India’s commitment to sustainable development.
The initiative highlighted how energy conservation and efficient energy use can play a crucial role in building a sustainable future while supporting India’s broader environmental and economic objectives.
BEE Director General Highlights Importance of Energy Efficiency
The webinar commenced with the inaugural address by Shri Krushna Chandra Panigrahy, Director General of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
Addressing the participants, Panigrahy highlighted the significance of energy efficiency as a key enabler of sustainable development. He emphasised the need for coordinated efforts to promote energy-efficient practices across different sectors.
He also underlined the importance of encouraging responsible energy consumption and integrating energy conservation into everyday activities and institutional practices.
Energy Conservation at the Centre of Sustainable Development
The webinar underscored that energy conservation is not merely an environmental necessity but also an important pillar of India’s energy security and economic development.
Improving energy efficiency can help reduce overall energy demand, lower greenhouse gas emissions and minimise dependence on conventional energy resources.
The observance of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week also provided an opportunity to promote collective awareness and encourage sustainable consumption practices among citizens and institutions.
Through such initiatives, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency continues to support India’s efforts towards building an energy-efficient economy and achieving its sustainable development objectives.
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