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. This scheme also helps the consumer determine the cost-saving potential of the marketed household and other equipment. The broad objective of the scheme is: The S&L program aims 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. This scheme also helps the consumer determine the cost-saving potential of the marketed household and other equipment. The broad objective of the scheme is:

  • To reduce the end-use energy consumption of appliances without diminishing the service levels.
  • 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 28 appliances/equipment. The scheme intends to reduce appliance energy consumption without diminishing the services it provides to consumers.

Status/ Achievements

Sr. No. Appliance / Equipment Sr. No. Appliance / Equipment
1 Room Air Conditioner (Fixed Speed) 16 Agricultural Pump Sets
2 Room Air Conditioners (Variable Speed) 17 Washing Machines
3 Room Air Conditioners
(Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner AC)
18 Office Equipment
(Printer, Copier, Scanner, MFDs)
4 Frost Free Refrigerators 19 Solid State Inverters
5 Direct Cool Refrigerators 20 Diesel Generator Sets
6 Tubular Fluorescent Lamps 21 Ballast (Electronic/Magnetic)
7 Distribution Transformers 22 Microwave Ovens
8 Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heaters 23 Diesel Engine Driven Mono-set Pumps for Agricultural Purposes
9 Colour Televisions 24 Solar Water Heaters
10 LED Lamps 25 Light Commercial Air Conditioners
11 Ceiling Fans 26 Deep Freezers
12 Computer (Notebook / Laptops) 27 Chillers
13 Domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Stoves 28 Air Compressors
14 Induction Motors 29 UHD TV
15 High Energy Li-Battery 30 Tyres/Tires
The first 11 appliances/equipment have been notified under mandatory labeling while the others are presently under the voluntary labeling phase.

Target Beneficiaries

Consumers, Manufacturers

Partners

BIS, NABCB, NABL, CLASP, and other relevant stakeholders

Important Information for Consumers/Stakeholders & Useful Links (Standards & Labeling)

Contact Details of Concerned Officials of BEE

S. No.

Programme Officer

Concerned Area

Contact Details

Email

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Smt. Pravatanalini Samal , Director

Standards & Labeling

Tel: 011-26766746

psamal@beeindia.gov.in