Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day on 1st March 2024 under the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in lndia”.
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Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, celebrated its 22nd Foundation Day on 1st March 2024 under the theme “Energy Transition through Electrification and Decarbonization in lndia”. On the occasion, the Union Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister launched two of BEE’s Standards and Labeling Programs, one for Packaged Boilers and the other for Commercial Beverage Coolers, also known as Visi Coolers. He also released the inaugural edition of India EV Digest and the 5th edition of State Energy Efficiency Index. On the occasion, a Standards and Labeling Program for Packaged Boilers has been launched, to improve the energy efficiency of packaged boilers and facilitate consumers make informed choices. Packaged Boiler is a factory-made ready-to- use boiler, used for requirement of steam and hot water for all process industries. One star to five star will be awarded to each packaged boiler based on its thermal efficiency on the Net Calorific Value (NCV) basis in %, with 1-star being the minimum energy performance level. The program is being launched under voluntary phase, valid up to 31st December, 2026. The Minister also inaugurated and visited the e-cooking exhibition.
BEE has helped India reduce its energy consumption by around 3.5%.
Union Minister- R. K. Singh
State Minister- Krishan Pal
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