(THE GIST OF PIB) Bureau of Energy Efficiency

(THE GIST OF PIB) Bureau of Energy Efficiency

(MARCH-2024)

Bureau of Energy Efficiency

• Recently, 22nd Foundation Day of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency was celebrated and the State Energy Efficiency Index 2023 was released.

About Bureau of Energy Efficiency:

• It was established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
• Objective: The primary objective of BEE is to reduce energy intensity in the Indian economy.
• Function and Duties
• It co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations; recognizes, identifies and utilizes the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act.

Regulatory functions

• Develop minimum energy performance standards for equipment and appliances under Standards and Labelling
• Develop minimum energy performance standards for Commercial Buildings
• Develop Energy Consumption Norms for Designated Consumers
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Power

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