About Bureau of Energy Efficiency:
- It is a statutory body, established in 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
- Primary objective: To reduce energy intensity in the Indian economy.
- 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 Commercial Buildings, equipment and appliances under Standards and Labelling
- Develop Energy Consumption Norms for Designated Consumers
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Power.
- 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.
