Monday saw the release of the Expert Committee on Energy Statistics Report by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). This report lays out the groundwork for the development of a strong, unified, and globally comparable framework for energy statistics in India. In order to facilitate well-informed policymaking, the suggestions seek to enhance the accuracy, consistency, and credibility of energy data.
Senior officials from important energy ministries and specialists from TERI and the Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) made up the Expert Committee, which was headed by Dr. Rangan Banerjee, Director of IIT Delhi. The purpose of forming the committee was to ensure that India’s energy statistics system could keep up with the changing demands of both the country and the world.
The committee’s adoption of international statistical standards, such as SIEC, NIC-2025, and ISIC Rev. 5, was one of its main recommendations. Additionally, it was suggested that all ministries utilise the same energy conversion factors so that energy data is consistently reported and compiled.
This paper uses data from the Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) to present approaches that improve the calculation of sector-wise coal consumption. It focuses on imported coal and auctioned domestic coal in particular. In order to enhance industrial energy consumption analysis, it is recommended that the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) keep a detailed database as part of the Perform, Achieve, and Trade (PAT) program.
The group has come up with novel ways to estimate biofuel consumption, EV electricity usage, and captive or off-grid power generation in response to serious data gaps. Despite these regions’ increasing importance to India’s changing energy mix, they have received very little attention from the media. As a result of implementing the suggestions, India’s Energy Balance Table should be more precise going forward.
The Ministry of Science and Technology Policy Initiative (MoSPI) stated that the report will aid in evidence-based policymaking, increase coordination across government agencies, and track India’s advancement towards its Net Zero goals and renewable energy targets. The ministry also stressed the importance of all energy ministries, research institutes, and stakeholders working together for the duration of the implementation to ensure a good outcome.
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