Consider the following statements regarding Bureau of Energy Efficien...
The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1st March 2002 under the
Energy Conservation Act's provisions, 2001. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency's mission is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of
reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy.The Major Promotional Functions of BEE include:
Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation
Arrange and organise training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation
Strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation Promote research and development
Develop testing and certification procedures and promote testing facilities
Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects
Promote use of energy-efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems
Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy-efficient equipment or appliances
Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects
Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation
Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation
Implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation
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).
Standards &Labeling Program: The scheme was launched by the Minister of Power in May 2006 and is currently invoked for equipments/appliances Room Air Conditioner (Fixed Speed), Ceiling Fan, Colour Television, Computer, Direct Cool Refrigerator, Distribution Transformer, Domestic Gas Stove, Frost Free Refrigerator, General Purpose Industrial Motor, Monoset Pump, Openwell Submersible Pump Set, Stationary Type Water Heater, Submersible Pump Set, Tfl, Washing Machine (Semi/Top Load/Front Load), Ballast, Solid State Inverter, Office Automation Products, Diesel Engine Driven Monosetpumps For Agricultural Purposes, Diesel Generator Set, Led Lamps, Room Air Conditioner (Variable Speed), Chillers, Agricultural Pumpset, Microwave Oven, Deep Freezers, Light Commercial Ac Fixed Speed, Light Commercial Ac Variable Speed.