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The Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) is calling for entries to the State Energy Conservation Awards (SECA) 2025. Managing Director of AP-Genco and CEO of APSECM, S. Nagalakshmi, is encouraging major energy consumers across various sectors, including industries, institutions, and urban local bodies, to apply by December 5th. The awards aim to recognize and promote energy conservation, efficiency, and climate-responsible practices in the state. Eligible organizations include thermal power plants, cement units, pharmaceutical industries, engineering colleges, hotels, APSRTC depots, bus stands, municipalities, and urban development authorities.

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APSECM Calls for Entries to State Energy Conservation Awards 2025

Vijayawada, India – November 24, 2025 – The Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM) is urging major energy consumers across the state to participate in the State Energy Conservation Awards (SECA) 2025. S. Nagalakshmi, Managing Director of AP-Genco and CEO of APSECM, announced the call for entries today, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and promoting energy conservation, efficiency, and climate-responsible practices.

The awards seek to highlight organizations that have made significant strides in energy management, adopted efficient technologies, and reduced carbon emissions.

Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations with significant energy consumption, such as thermal power plants, cement units, pharmaceutical industries, engineering colleges, hotels, APSRTC depots and bus stands, municipalities, and urban development authorities. Specific eligibility criteria include annual energy consumption thresholds for certain sectors.

“We encourage all major energy-consuming sectors, industries, institutions, and Urban Local Bodies to showcase their commitment to energy conservation and climate responsibility by participating in SECA 2025,” said S. Nagalakshmi in a press release.

The deadline for submitting applications through the designated online portal is December 5th. The awards aim to foster healthy competition among energy users and celebrate those leading the way in creating a more sustainable future for Andhra Pradesh.

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