Context:
The Union Ministry of Power launched the ADEETIE scheme at a national rollout event in Panipat, Haryana, targeting energy efficiency improvements in India’s industrial sector, particularly MSMEs. The scheme is being implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
What is ADEETIE?
- Full Form: Assistance in Deploying Energy Efficient Technologies in Industries & Establishments
- Objective: To catalyze low-carbon industrial growth through clean and energy-efficient technologies
- Target Group: Primarily Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs)
Budget and Duration
- Total Outlay: â‚ą1,000 crore
- Duration: FY 2025–26 to FY 2027–28
- Break-up:
- â‚ą875 crore for interest subvention
- â‚ą50 crore for investment-grade energy audits
- â‚ą75 crore for technical handholding & capacity building
Core Objectives
- Reduce industrial energy consumption and carbon footprint
- Support MSMEs in adopting modern, energy-efficient technologies
- Improve India’s energy intensity and support Net Zero and Viksit Bharat @2047 targets
Key Features
Interest Subvention Scheme
- Micro & Small Enterprises: 5% interest subsidy
- Medium Enterprises: 3% interest subsidy
Technical Handholding Support
- Energy Audits (Investment-grade)
- DPR (Detailed Project Report) preparation
- Support in technology implementation
- Post-installation Monitoring & Verification (M&V)
Digital Enablement
- Online portal for application tracking, audit submission, and fund disbursal
Cluster-Based Implementation
- Phase I: 60 industrial clusters
- Phase II: 100 additional clusters
- Focus on energy-intensive sectors like textiles, chemicals, food processing, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a registered MSME operating in eligible industrial clusters
- Willingness to participate in audits, prepare DPRs, and adopt recommended technologies
- Preference to early adopters and high energy-consuming sectors
