Pranav Birje | Senior Correspondent
The Maharashtra Power Generation Corporation’s subsidiary, Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT), and Sustainable Energy for All (SEforALL) —an international organization hosted by the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on accelerating energy efficiency (EE) implementation across the state of Maharashtra. The Alliance for an Energy Efficient Economy (AEEE) will serve as a technical partner in this initiative.
MAHAPREIT is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mahatma Phule Backward Class Development Corporation (MPBCDC), a State Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) under the Government of Maharashtra. It plays a pivotal role in promoting renewable energy and infrastructure development with a focus on inclusive growth.
This partnership is a significant step towards contributing to statewide energy efficiency implementation, thereby supporting Maharashtra’s Vision 2030 of clean growth imperatives and the goal of doubling energy efficiency by 2030. The partnership will focus on energy efficiency enhancements in municipal buildings and water pumping systems, and a steam-as-a-service business model for energy-intensive MSMEs.
On this occasion, Shri Bipin Shrimali, IAS ®, Managing Director, MAHAPREIT, said that “MAHAPREIT is at the forefront of driving a clean energy transition in the state. Accelerating energy efficiency enables us to plan for climate-resilient growth, reducing energy use, cutting emissions, and ensuring that future developments are both people- and planet-friendly. Innovative interventions in MSMEs will allow to go beyond the energy savings to encompass operational reliability, environmental compliance, and cost savings”
“As India aims for its climate and energy security goals, the importance of a robust subnational action on energy efficiency cannot be overstated. Partnership with MAHAPREIT will serve as a model to strengthen local institutions to unlock energy efficiency investments in public infrastructure, explore new business models, and deliver real, measurable impact on the ground,” said Brian Dean, Director- Energy Transition, SEforALL.
“India’s buildings sector is rapidly emerging as a major contributor to energy demand, primarily driven by rising requirements for thermal comfort.
Municipal buildings and water pumping present a high-impact opportunity for efficiency improvements,” said Pramod Kumar Singh, Senior Director, Research and Programmes, AEEE. “A well-designed retrofit program can significantly reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and demonstrate government leadership in climate action.”
This MoU marks a collaborative effort to deliver integrated, data-driven, and scalable energy efficiency solutions that support Maharashtra’s climate and sustainability goals.