Hyderabad, 6 February 2026: KL Deemed to be University (Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation – KLEF) has been conferred with the Gold Award for Excellence in Academia in Green Energy and Energy Efficiency at the 6th Green Urja & Energy Efficiency Awards, organised by the Indian Chambers of Commerce (ICC) in collaboration with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy and Deloitte.
The prestigious recognition was presented at the 14th Green Energy Summit – “Dawn of a New Era”, held in New Delhi. Dr. K Subbarao, Registrar, KLEF, received the award on behalf of the University, marking a significant milestone in the University’s journey toward sustainability and clean-energy leadership.
The award acknowledges KLEF’s institution-wide commitment to green energy education, research, innovation, and sustainable campus implementation. The University has demonstrated leadership through impactful on-campus energy initiatives, including 3.854 MWp of solar and wind renewable energy installations, meeting nearly 48% of its total energy demand. These efforts are complemented by large-scale LED and BLDC retrofits, smart lighting systems, energy-efficient HVAC infrastructure, green buildings, and real-time energy monitoring, resulting in sustained energy savings and measurable environmental impact.
Commenting on the recognition, Er. Koneru Lakshman Havish, Vice President, KL Deemed to be University, said, “Sustainability is not an isolated initiative but a shared responsibility that must be embedded into education, research, and institutional practice. This recognition affirms our long-standing commitment to green energy, energy efficiency, and climate-conscious development, and reinforces our resolve to contribute meaningfully to national and global sustainability goals.”
The honor reflects the collective efforts of the University’s leadership, faculty, researchers, students, and staff, with significant contributions from the Department of Planning and Development, in integrating sustainability into academic and operational frameworks. KLEF remains committed to advancing clean-energy solutions through education-led innovation and responsible campus practices.
KLEF has embedded sustainability across its academic ecosystem through a robust portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in energy, environment, and climate-related disciplines. This academic strength is further reinforced by research leadership through externally funded projects supported by premier national and international agencies, including DST, AICTE, UGC, SERB, ISRO, and ICSSR, positioning the University as a frontrunner in sustainability-driven higher education.
These sustained efforts have earned KLEF multiple national and state-level recognitions over the past three years, including the GRIHA 5-Star Green Building Certification, State Energy Conservation Awards (Gold), CII Energy Efficient Unit recognition, All-India Smart Campus Award, TERI Water Sustainability Award, and the ICC Gold Award for Excellence in Academia in Green Energy and Energy Efficiency.
