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 |
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
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S. No. |
Programme Officer |
Concerned Area |
Contact Details |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 |
Smt. Pravatanalini Samal , Director |
Standards & Labeling |
Tel: 011-26766746 |
psamal@beeindia.gov.in |