Hyderabad | 19 September 2026: The 25th CII Energy Efficiency Summit 2026 concluded in Hyderabad, bringing together government stakeholders, industry leaders, policymakers, technology providers, cleantech startups, academia, researchers, and sustainability experts to chart the next phase of India’s energy transition.
Held under the theme “Accelerating the transition to a Net Zero economy through energy efficiency, clean technologies, and sustainable practices”, the Summit reinforced that energy efficiency has evolved from a compliance measure into a strategic driver of economic growth and Net Zero ambition.
Key Outcomes
- Energy efficiency must combine with electrification, renewables, clean technologies, AI, digital intelligence, innovative financing, and resource efficiency to build a competitive and resilient industrial economy.
- Participation of 2,500+ stakeholders and 60+ national and international speakers.
- Exposition showcased 75+ innovative technologies and solutions in energy efficiency and clean tech.
National Awards for Excellence
The Summit hosted the 27th CII National Award for Excellence in Energy Management 2026, recognising leadership and innovation in energy efficiency:
- 315 recognitions across categories.
- 263 industries from 15+ sectors shared best practices and technologies.
- Awards included National Energy Leader, Excellent & Energy Efficient Units, Most Innovative Project, Useful Presentation, and Young & Emerging Leaders.
Sectoral Platforms & Parallel Events
- CII Power Plant Summit 2026 (22nd edition): Released Thermal Power Plant Benchmarking Report 2026, highlighting efficiency gaps and best practices.
- CII PaperTech 2026 (20th edition): Released Best Practice Manual in Paper Sector – Volume 14, featuring 11 case studies from India and abroad.
- India Green Steel Coalition: Pathways for scaling green steel and enabling low‑carbon production.
- CBAM Awareness: Examined implications of Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism for Indian exports.
- Digitisation & AI: Explored how AI and digital tools transform energy management.
- Industrial Electrification: Focused on electricity‑based processes to reduce fossil fuel dependence.
- CII Heat Pump Alliance: Launched India Heat Pump Atlas, mapping 2,200+ installations across industrial and commercial applications.
- Industry‑Academia Bridge: Connected researchers with industry for collaboration and pilots.
- CII‑GEC Cleantech Nexus 2026: Inaugural platform for startups, industry, and investors to scale sustainable innovations.
- Greening of MSMEs: Accelerating resource‑efficient practices among MSMEs.
New Initiatives & Knowledge Resources
- Launch of MSME Marketplace.
- Launch of India Heat Pump Atlas.
- Launch of CII‑JK Cement Industrial Innovation Accelerator.
- Release of publication: The Energy Efficiency Imperative: Lessons from the Past, Leadership for the Future, featuring insights from 30+ policymakers, industry leaders, and regulators.
Strategic Message
The Summit reinforced a common direction:
- India’s next phase of energy efficiency must be smarter, connected, and action‑oriented.
- Scaling proven technologies, accelerating electrification, deploying AI, strengthening industry‑academia collaboration, and enabling innovative finance will be critical to translating Net Zero ambition into measurable outcomes.
CII‑GEC Cleantech Nexus 2026 Brings Industry, Investors and Start‑ups Together to Scale Sustainable Innovation