FOR BEE STAR RATING

The Standards & Labelling (S&L) Programme of BEE is one of the major thrust areas of BEE. It aims at providing the consumer with an informed choice about energy saving and thereby the cost-saving potential of the relevant marketed product. The scheme was launched by the Hon’ble Minister of Power in May 2006. The scheme targets the display of energy performance labels on high-energy end-use equipment & appliances and lays down minimum energy performance standards. The Scheme cover the star labeling program for many appliances and out of which some are now under a mandatory regime where Star labeling on them is now mandated by law. S&L in India works on a model in which the applicant provides information related to the product's energy efficiency on the label. A star rating, ranging from 1 to 5 in the ascending order of energy efficiency is provided to products registered with the Bureau. An endorsement label is also provided for some products.