Objective

The objective of the S&L program is to help consumers make an informed choice about various energy-consuming appliances, in terms of energy savings, that would result based on each appliance’s energy efficiency performance.

The broad objective of the BEE Star label scheme is:

• To reduce the end-use energy consumption of appliances.

• To create awareness amongst the consumers, to make an informed decision considering the cost-effectiveness & energy performance while purchasing appliances.

• To monitor and verify energy savings that incur annually through the sale of energy-efficient appliances

Background

The scheme was launched by the Hon'ble Minister of Power in May 2006 and is currently invoked for 30 appliances/equipment. The scheme intends to reduce appliance energy consumption without diminishing the services it provides to consumers.

Star Labelled Appliances

The key objective of this program is to provide the consumer with an informed choice about energy saving and thereby the cost-saving potential of the relevant marketed appliance. The program was launched in 2006 and is presently invoked for 34 equipment/appliance.

Sr.No. Equipments Name

1 Frost Free Refrigerator
2 Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heater
3 Colour Television
4 Room Air Conditioner (Variable Speed)
5 TFL Tubular Fluorescent Lamps
6 LED LAMPS
7 Room Air Conditioner (Fixed Speed)
8 RAC (Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner AC)
9 Distribution Transformer
10 Direct Cool Refrigerator
11 Ceiling Fan

Voluntary Appliances -

Sr. No. Equipments Name
1 Computer
2 Domestic Gas Stove
3 General Purpose Industrial Motor
4 Submersible Pump Set
5 Washing Machine (Semi/Top Load/Front Load)
6 Ballast (Electronic/Magnetic)
7 Solid State Inverter
8 Office Automation Products (Printer, Copier, Scanner, MFD’s).
9 Diesel Engine Driven Monoset Pumps for Agricultural Purposes
10 Diesel Generator Set
11 Chillers
12 Microwave Oven
13 Solar Water Heater
14 Deep Freezers
15 Light Commercial AC Fixed Speed
16 Ultra-High Definition (UHD) Televisions
17 Air Compressors
18 Tyres/Tires
19 High Energy Li-Battery
20 Table Fan / Wall Mounted Fan
21 Pedestal Fan
22 Induction Hob
23 Side by Side Refrigerator
The first 11 appliances/equipment have been notified under mandatory labeling while the others are presently under the voluntary labeling phase