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Hans India
3 days ago
- General
- Hans India
BEE calls on govt to champion energy efficient initiatives
Hyderabad: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has formally urged the Telangana Government to commemorate the forthcoming World Environment Day on June 5 with a focused emphasis on energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the broader objectives of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). In a letter addressed to the state government, BEE Secretary Milind Deore called upon the Energy department to undertake a series of key initiatives aimed at promoting energy efficiency. These include encouraging the widespread use of 5-Star Rated Energy-Efficient Appliances, particularly air conditioners, refrigerators, and ceiling fans, which are crucial for significantly reducing electricity consumption and associated costs. The BEE's recommendations also encompass actively campaigning for maintaining air conditioner settings at 24°C or higher, fostering behaviour-based energy-saving practices such as switching off lights and appliances when not in use, maximising the use of natural light and ventilation, and transitioning to LED lighting and other energy-efficient alternatives. Furthermore, the Bureau suggested conducting public awareness drives to educate consumers on choosing energy-efficient products certified by BEE's Star Labelling Programme.
Hans India
4 days ago
- General
- Hans India
States urged to promote energy efficient electrical appliances
Vijayawada: World Environment Day, celebrated globally on June 5 each year, presents a vital opportunity to promote awareness and action on pressing environmental issues. In 2025, The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under Ministry of Power calls upon all State Designated Agencies (SDAs) across India to commemorate the forthcoming World Environment Day 5 the June 2025 with a focused emphasis on energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the broader objectives of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), which was launched by the Union government. In this connection Milind Deore, the Secretary BEE has addressed a letter to all SDAs of all States. He mentioned in the letter that Mission LiFE advocates for responsible consumption, climate-positive actions, and sustainable lifestyles. Proactive SDAs of States including AP SECM, Energy department of Andhra Pradesh are urged to undertake the following key initiatives: Promote the use of 5-Star Rated Energy-Efficient Appliances, especially air conditioners, refrigerators, and ceiling fans, which significantly reduce electricity consumption and costs. Actively campaign for maintaining air conditioner settings at 24°C or higher, as part of BEE's ongoing energy efficiency drive in commercial and residential sectors. Encourage behaviour-based energy-saving practices such as: Switching off lights and appliances when not in use Maximising the use of natural light and ventilation and shifting to LED lighting other energy-efficient alternatives. Conduct public awareness drives on choosing energy-efficient products certified by BEE's Star Labelling Programme. BEE also recommends advocating the use of: Solar water heaters and cookers to reduce dependence on conventional fuels. CNG/electric vehicles and bicycles for short distances. As for as Andhra Pradesh was concerned apart from several places Vizag, Vijayawada, Tirupati, Rajahmundry cities are having vast potentiality due to considerable consumer base and population for accelerating Energy Efficiency. An Action Taken Report detailing the World Environment Day activities should be submitted to BEE within one week of the event.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Lifestyle
- Time of India
BEE urges Andhra Pradesh to use World Environment Day to promote energy conservation
Visakhapatnam: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Union ministry of power, has called upon Andhra Pradesh to commemorate the forthcoming on Thursday, June 5, with a focus on energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the broader objectives of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). Tired of too many ads? go ad free now For those unfamiliar, Mission LiFE was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021. In this connection, BEE secretary Milind Deore has addressed a letter to all state designated agencies (SDAs), noting that Mission LiFE advocates responsible consumption, climate-positive actions, and sustainable lifestyles. "A central component of this initiative is promoting practices that reduce energy demand and carbon footprints, which directly supports India's long-term environmental and economic goals," said Deore. "As part of BEE's energy efficiency drive in both commercial and residential sectors, SDAs are urged to actively campaign for maintaining air conditioner temperature settings at 24°C or higher. They should also encourage behaviour-based energy-saving practices such as switching off lights and appliances when not in use, maximising the use of natural light and ventilation, and shifting to LED lighting and other energy-efficient alternatives," added Deore. Proactive SDAs, including the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM), are encouraged to implement several key initiatives to promote energy efficiency. According to A Chandra Shekhara Reddy, media adviser – southern states/UTs, BEE, these include advocating the widespread use of five-star rated energy-efficient appliances—particularly air conditioners, refrigerators, and ceiling fans, which significantly reduce electricity consumption and costs. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Public awareness drives should be conducted to help consumers identify and choose energy-efficient products certified under BEE's Star Labelling Programme. Collaboration with state environment departments and local institutions is essential to disseminate information about Mission LiFE's 75 non-disruptive lifestyle changes, with energy efficiency as a central theme. "Illustrating the potential impact, simply setting air conditioners at 24°C can lead to substantial energy savings across millions of households. Promoting five-star rated appliances could reduce electricity demand by several billion kilowatt-hours (kWh). Behavioural changes and conscious consumption are projected to contribute to a saving of 22.5 billion kWh under Mission LiFE. BEE also recommends the use of solar water heaters and cookers to lessen dependence on conventional fuels, the adoption of CNG or electric vehicles and bicycles for short distances, and the implementation of water conservation measures and eco-friendly building practices," said Chandra Shekhara Reddy. Visakhapatnam: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Union ministry of power, has called upon Andhra Pradesh to commemorate the forthcoming World Environment Day on Thursday, June 5, with a focus on energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the broader objectives of Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment). For those unfamiliar, Mission LiFE was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at COP26 in Glasgow in 2021. In this connection, BEE secretary Milind Deore has addressed a letter to all state designated agencies (SDAs), noting that Mission LiFE advocates responsible consumption, climate-positive actions, and sustainable lifestyles. "A central component of this initiative is promoting practices that reduce energy demand and carbon footprints, which directly supports India's long-term environmental and economic goals," said Deore. "As part of BEE's energy efficiency drive in both commercial and residential sectors, SDAs are urged to actively campaign for maintaining air conditioner temperature settings at 24°C or higher. They should also encourage behaviour-based energy-saving practices such as switching off lights and appliances when not in use, maximising the use of natural light and ventilation, and shifting to LED lighting and other energy-efficient alternatives," added Deore. Proactive SDAs, including the Andhra Pradesh State Energy Conservation Mission (APSECM), are encouraged to implement several key initiatives to promote energy efficiency. According to A Chandra Shekhara Reddy, media adviser – southern states/UTs, BEE, these include advocating the widespread use of five-star rated energy-efficient appliances—particularly air conditioners, refrigerators, and ceiling fans, which significantly reduce electricity consumption and costs. Public awareness drives should be conducted to help consumers identify and choose energy-efficient products certified under BEE's Star Labelling Programme. Collaboration with state environment departments and local institutions is essential to disseminate information about Mission LiFE's 75 non-disruptive lifestyle changes, with energy efficiency as a central theme. "Illustrating the potential impact, simply setting air conditioners at 24°C can lead to substantial energy savings across millions of households. Promoting five-star rated appliances could reduce electricity demand by several billion kilowatt-hours (kWh). Behavioural changes and conscious consumption are projected to contribute to a saving of 22.5 billion kWh under Mission LiFE. BEE also recommends the use of solar water heaters and cookers to lessen dependence on conventional fuels, the adoption of CNG or electric vehicles and bicycles for short distances, and the implementation of water conservation measures and eco-friendly building practices," said Chandra Shekhara Reddy.
