Bureau of Energy Efficiency Latest News
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.
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
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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