

The Government of 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.
Role of BEE
BEE co-ordinates with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognize, identify and utilize the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act. The Energy Conservation Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions.
The Major Promotional Functions of BEE include:
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Regulatory
"MINISTRY OF LAW, JUSTICE AND COMPANY AFFAIRS (Legislative Department) New Delhi, the 1st October, 2001/ Asvina 9, 1923 (Saka) The following Act of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 29th September, 2001, and is hereby published for general information:--
THE ENERGY CONSERVATION ACT, 2001 No 52 OF 2001 (29th September 2001)
An Act to provide for efficient use of energy and its conservation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. BE it enacted by Parliament in the Fifty second Year of the Republic of India as follows:—"
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Chapter 02 |
Establishment and incorporation of Bureau of Energy Efficiency |
Chapter 03 |
Transfer of assets, liabilities and employees of Energy Management Centre |
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Chapter 05 |
Power of Central Government to enforce efficient use of energy and its conservation |
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Chapter 07 |
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Chapter 08 |
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Chapter 09 |
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Chapter 10 |