BEE Star Label
 The BEE Star Label can be found on electrical appliances sold in India | |
| Founded | May 1, 2006 |
|---|---|
Area served | India |
| Website | www |
BEE Star Label is a program run by the the Indian government's Bureau of Energy Efficiency under Ministry of Power that promotes energy efficiency. The program provides information on the energy consumption of products and devices using different standardized methods. The program for rating electrical appliances started in May,2006. The labeling program now covers a wide range of electrical appliances like Air Conditioner, Ceiling Fan, Colour Television, Computer, Refrigerator & Freezers, Distribution Transformer, Domestic Gas Stove, Industrial Motor, Pump, Water Heater, Washing Machine, Ballast, Solid State Inverter, Office Automation Products, Diesel Generator Set, LED Lamps, Microwave Oven and Air Compressors.[1]
The scheme is mandatory for some of the appliances while voluntary for others.
Rating and Labelling
The labels have been designed after a great deal of research. The labels contain a number of items. The highlight though is the ‘stars’. More is the stars more efficient is the appliance. There are two kinds of labels - big label and small label.
- For small appliances like ceiling fans, tube lights, computers/laptops and televisions the smaller labels are used.
- For larger home and commercial appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, geysers and washing machine the big label is used.[2]
The star rating plan is different for products manufactured/imported or assembled in different years. Each BEE star label also mentions the year in which the appliance was rated. The labels also have to provide the expected annual consumption in kWh.
Methodology
The process for determining star ratings differs between various categories. For instance, the BEE had announced in 2016 that it would be switching to ISEER (Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio) to calculate star ratings for air conditioners. This is an evolution of the SEER method used in the US. ISEER allows manufacturers to make more efficient air conditioners for the Indian climate conditions.[3]
See Also
References
- ^ "About Standards & Labeling Program". www.beestarlabel.com. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ "BEE Star Rating Program Explained". Bijli Bachao. 2012-08-16. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
- ^ IST, Pranay Parab | Updated: 30 October 2019 10:53. "All You Need to Know About BEE Star Labels Before Your Next Purchase". NDTV Gadgets 360. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
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