Bureau of Energy Efficiency

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Recently, the 25th Foundation Day of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India, was celebrated in New Delhi.

About Bureau of Energy Efficiency

• It is a statutory body which 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.
• Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Power.

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Function and Duties of Bureau of Energy Efficiency

• It coordinates 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.
• The EC Act provides for regulatory and pro­motional functions which are assigned to the organisation.
• 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

Schemes of Bureau of Energy Efficiency

• National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE), Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), Standards and Labeling Scheme, Municipal Demand Side Management (MuDSM) Scheme, Agricultural Demand Side Management (AgDSM) Scheme.

Source: PIB