Role of Bureau of Energy Efficiency

The role of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to:

1. Ready standards and labels of appliances and equipment;
2. Develop a list of designated consumers;
3. Specify certification and accreditation procedures;
4. Ready for building codes;
5. Maintain central ec fund;
6. Undertake promotional activities in coordination with centre and state level agencies;
7. Develop energy service companies (escos);
8. Transform the market for energy efficiency; and
9. Create awareness through a variety of measures including clearing house.

For performing the role assigned to it, the bureau is supposed to

1. Coordinate along with designated consumers and designated agencies or other agencies;
2. Utilize and recognize the existing resources and infrastructure;
3. Exercise powers as assigned to it, including recommending to the central government the norms for processes and energy consumption standards; and
4. Take steps to prescribe guidelines.