BEE Adds Deep Freezer, Light Commercial ACs to its Star Rating Prog; Likely to Save 9 BU Power by 2030 Updated On Mon, Mar 2nd, 2020 by Saurenergy In a step further towards its vision of building an energy efficient India, the government-backed Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has extended its list of items covered under the ‘Star Labeling Programme’ by adding Deep Freezers and Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC). BEE formulated the Star Labeling Programme, as part of its mandate, under the […] Read more
Govt Releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019 Updated On Fri, Jan 10th, 2020 by Saurenergy With an aim to track the progress of energy efficiency initiatives in thirty six states and union territories based on ninety seven significant indicators, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power on Friday released the ‘State Energy Efficiency Index 2019’. The index was launched by RK Singh, Minister of State (Independent Charge) […] Read more
Mandatory Default Temp Setting at 24 degree C for ACs from Jan 1, 2020 Updated On Mon, Jan 6th, 2020 by Saurenergy The government has mandated the 24 degree celsius default setting of Air Conditioners (ACs) temperature by manufacturers from January 01, 2020. On October 30, 2019, the Central Government in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) notified the new energy performance standards for Room Air Conditioners (RACs). The power ministry said in a statement […] Read more
BEE, MSME Ink MoU to Enhance Energy Security Updated On Tue, Sep 24th, 2019 by Saurenergy The signed agreement includes areas of cooperation for comprehensive energy mapping of MSMEs on pan India, development of appropriate schemes and programs to improve the energy security of MSMEs. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), an agency of Ministry of Power, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhancing energy security in the Micro, […] Read more
International Conference on Energy Efficiency ANGAN Begins in Delhi Updated On Tue, Sep 10th, 2019 by Saurenergy The three-day conference will see speakers, delegates, experts and policymakers from 16 countries deliberate on energy-efficient buildings. An international conference on energy efficiency began in New Delhi yesterday. The Three-day event, ANGAN (Augmenting Nature by Green Affordable New-habitat), is being organised by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), Ministry of Power, Government of India in […] Read more
BEE Launches Tool for Real Time Appliance Energy Use: NEEM Dashboard Updated On Thu, Sep 5th, 2019 by Saurenergy The NEEM Dashboard is devised to understand the data on residential energy end-use and appliance energy consumption at the household level The state-run power agency- Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) today launched a residential energy use dashboard called National Energy End-use Monitoring (NEEM). The NEEM dashboard has 4 visible panels which shows the energy used per […] Read more
Orient Electric Gets BEE 5-Star Rating for LED Bulbs; Becomes India’s First Brand Updated On Tue, Aug 14th, 2018 by Saurenergy The company’s 9W 5-star rated LED bulb meets BIS safety standards, has long life of 25000 hours, and delivers 120 lumens per watt. CK Birla Group company Orient Electric has become the first Indian lighting brand to have been awarded 5-Star rating for its 9W LED bulb by BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency). The company’s […] Read more
BEE and AEEE Release ‘Energy Efficiency Preparedness Index’ Updated On Thu, Aug 2nd, 2018 by Saurenergy The energy efficiency preparedness index aims at assessing state policies and programs aimed at improving energy efficiency across various sectors. As part of its commitment to create awareness about energy efficiency as a resource and also to develop an action plan for energy conservation initiatives, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Alliance for an Energy […] Read more
RK Singh Launches Campaign to Promote Energy Efficiency Updated On Sat, Jun 23rd, 2018 by Saurenergy “Normal human body temperature is approximately 36-37 degree Celsius, but large number of commercial establishments, hotels and offices maintain temperature around 18-21 degree Celsius,” Singh said. In a bid to reduce greenhouse gas emission, the Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister R.K Singh has launched a campaign in New Delhi to promote the energy […] Read more
