Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

Bureau of Energy Efficiency

Countries: India
Type: Both Mandatory and Voluntary Label
Links: BEE Standards and Labeling Home Page

India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market pri nciples, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy.

Current BEE Product Specifications (Schemes)

Mandatory Schemes
Schedule 1 - Frost Free (No-Frost) Refrigerator
Schedule 2 - Tubular Fluorescent Lamps
Schedule 3 - Room Air Conditioners
Schedule 4 - Distribution Transformer

 

Voluntary Schemes
Schedule 3(A) - Room Air Conditioners (Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner AC)
Schedule 5 - Direct Cool Refrigerator
Schedule 6 - Induction Motors
Schedule 7 - Agricultural Pump Sets
Schedule 8 - Ceiling Fans
Schedule 9 - Liquefied Petroleum Gas Stoves **
Schedule 10 - Electric Geysers
Schedule 11 - Color TV
Schedule 12 - Washing Machine
Schedule 13 - Computer
**Under abeyance till further notice.