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 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. The first 11 appliances have been notified under mandatory labeling while the others are presently under the voluntary labeling phase. The energy efficiency labeling programs under BEE are intended to reduce the energy consumption of appliance without diminishing the services it provides to consumers. To facilitate, detailed information about the implementation of the S&L Programme, BEE has launched a comprehensive operation manual titled DISHA (DIsseminating Star Labelling in Household Appliance). The manual is available on BEE Star Label portal (www.beestarlabel.com)

Mandatory Appliances -

Sr.No. Equipments Name Notifications/ Gazette
1 Frost Free Refrigerator Frost Free (No-Frost) Refrigerator
2 Stationary Storage Type Electric Water Heater Electric Geysers (link is external)
3 Colour Television Color TV (link is external)
4 Room Air Conditioner (Variable Speed) IAC Notification/ Gazette (link is external)
5 TFL Tubular Fluorescent Lamps (link is external)
6 LED LAMPS LED Notification/ Gazette (link is external)
7 Room Air Conditioner (Fixed Speed) Room Air Conditioners (link is external)
8 RAC (Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner AC) RAC (Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner AC) (link is external)
9 Distribution Transformer Distribution Transformer (link is external)
10 Direct Cool Refrigerator Direct Cool Refrigerator
11 Ceiling Fan Ceiling Fans (link is external)

 

Voluntary Appliances -

Sr. No. Equipments Name Schedules for Equipments
1 Computer Schedule 14 - Computer (Notebook /Laptops) (link is external)
2 Domestic Gas Stove Schedule 9 -Domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas(LPG) Stoves (link is external)
3 General Purpose Industrial Motor Schedule 6 - Induction Motors (link is external)
4 Submersible Pump Set Schedule 7 - Agricultural Pump Sets (link is external)
5 Washing Machine (Semi/Top Load/Front Load) Schedule 12 - Washing Machine (link is external)
6 Ballast Schedule 15 - Ballast (Electronic/Magnetic) (link is external)
7 Solid State Inverter Schedule 17 Solid State Inverter (link is external)
8 Office Automation Products Schedule 16 – Office equipment's (Printer, Copier, Scanner, MFD’s). (link is external)
9 Diesel Engine Driven MonosetPumps for Agricultural Purposes Schedule 13-Diesel Engine Driven MonosetPumps for Agricultural Purposes (link is external)
10 Diesel Generator Set Schedule 18 Diesel Generator (link is external)
11 Chillers Schedule 21 Chillers (link is external)
12 Microwave Oven Schedule 22 Microwave Ovens (link is external)
13 Solar Water Heater Schedule 23 Solar Water Heaters (link is external)
14 Deep Freezers Schedule 25 DEEP FREEZERS (link is external)
15 Light Commercial AC Fixed Speed Schedule 24 Light Commercial Air conditioners (link is external)
16 Ultra-High Definition (UHD) Televisions Schedule 26 UHD Televisions (link is external)
17 Air Compressors Schedule 27 Air Compressor (link is external)
18 Tyres/Tires Schedule 30 Tyres (link is external)
19 High Energy Li-Battery SCHEDULE-29 Li-ion traction batteries and Systems (link is external)
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.

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

1

Smt. Pravatanalini Samal , Director

Standards & Labeling

Tel: 011-26766746

psamal[at]beeindia[dot]gov[dot]in