Bureau of Energy Efficiency
The Government of India (GoI) set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power 1st March 2002 in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, to develop policies and strategies to reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
Introduction
The Government of India (GoI) set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power 1st March 2002 in accordance with the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, to develop policies and strategies to reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
BEE Star Label
S&L Certification Scheme
To achieve the aim of bringing down the energy intensity of economy, BEE launched the S&L certification scheme to realize the benefits of energy efficiency through reduced energy consumption in household electrical appliances.
Objective
The major objective of the regulation is to give the consumer an informed choice about the energy-saving (and thereby, cost-saving) potential of the marketed product.
Requirements
Products regulated must be approved by BEE and have star label marked affixed on it in order to be manufactured/sold in the Indian market and thus, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer/ importer/ trader of the product to meet the energy performance standards laid out by the department.
Government Initiative
Ministry of Power
Energy Efficiency
Reduced consumption
Star Labeling
Consumer choice
Established March 1, 2002 · Energy Conservation Act, 2001
Products covered under BEE Certification
| S.No. | Product | Date of Implementation | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frost Free Refrigerator | since January 2006 | View Details |
| 2 | tubular Fluorescent Lamps | since January 2009 | View Details |
| 3 | Room Air Conditioners (Fixed Speed) | Since January 2006 | View Details |
| 4 | Room Air Conditioners (Variable Speed) | Since January 2006 | View Details |
| 5 | Distribution Transformer | Since January 2009 | View Details |