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Energy Star rating Program

Contents:

1. Introduction.

2. Energy Conservation.

3. Energy Star Labeling Program..

4. Energy Efficient star rating for Air conditioners.

5. BEE Star Rating and Labeling of Refrigerators.

6. Energy-Efficient Rated Equipment for Heating and Cooling

Equipment.

7. Energy- Efficient Lighting with the help of Energy- Efficient

Star rated Equipments

8. BEE Star Rating for Office Buildings.

9. Conclusion

Dept. of Mechanical Engineering




1. Introduction.

The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on March

1, 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of

the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies

with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall

framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of

reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy. This will be achieved with active

participation of all stakeholders, resulting in accelerated and sustained adoption of

energy efficiency in all sectors.

An energy-efficiency rating scheme for Electrical appliances/ Buildings. The

rating will grade Equipments/ Buildings on their energy efficiency, starting from

one star for the least energy-efficient, and going upto five stars, for the most

energy-efficient. Star Labels have been created to standardize the energy efficiency

ratings of different electrical appliances and indicate energy consumption under

standard test conditions.

2. ENERGY CONSERVATION





Energy Conservation in simple terms means Avoidance of Wastage of Energy Without

Sacrificing Comforts & Needs. Energy conservation is achieved when growth of energy

consumption is reduced, measured in physical terms. Energy Conservation can,therefore, be the result of several processes or developments, such asproductivity increase or technological progress. On the other hand Energy

efficiency is achieved when energy intensity in a specific product, process orarea of production or consumption is reduced without affecting output,consumption or comfort levels. Promotion of energy efficiency will contributeto energy conservation and is therefore an integral part of energyconservation promotional policies.

Energy can be saved by the following simple methods

• Avoiding wastage of energy

• Improving Efficiency of Equipments

• Using Alternate Sources of Energy

Energy conservation act in India:

• Energy Conservation Act was enacted in Parliament, in 2001.

• Govt. of India setup Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE), a statutory body under Ministry

of Power, on 1st March 2002.

• One of the function of BEE, is to develop minimum Energy Performance Standards &

Labeling, for equipment/ appliances and buildings.

Standards and labelling has beeb identified as a key activity for energy efficiency

improvements. The Standards and labelling, when in place would ensure that only energy

efficient equipment and appliance would be made available to the consumers.

The main provision of EC act on Standards and Labeling are:

• Evolve minimum energy consumption and performance standards for notified equipmentand appliances.

• Prohibit manufacture, sale and import of such equipment, which does not conform to the

standards.

• Introduce a mandatory labeling scheme for notified equipment appliances to enable consumersto make informed choices

• Disseminate information on the benefits to consumers

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under the Union Ministry of

Power, has upgraded the requirements for star rating of split type room air-conditioners. Thislegislation came into effect in January this year and raised the energy efficiency standards byabout 8% for split air-conditioners for the same rating band. The change is intended to help raise

consumer awareness on saving energy and creating more energy efficient appliances across the

spectrum for this industry. The star rating scheme, under the BEE s standards and labeling‟

programme is especially relevant in view of the upcoming freeze on Hydro-chlorofloro-carbons(HCFC) under the Montreal Compact on Environment (Montreal Protocol) in 2013 and the effort

of getting prepared for future GWP (Global Warming Potential) legislation without any energy





penalty. For the Indian industry, this marks a substantive step forward in not only averring to the

rising awareness and readiness on the policy side to taking control of the most pertinent energy

efficiency issues, but also marks a firm movement towards a healthy public-private partnershipin the area of energy reforms.

Consumer awareness is the single most important factor in the success of energy

efficiency movement thus far. To further empower consumers, a mobile-phone based applicationcalled “AC Power Saver” has been developed that enables consumers to calculate energy

consumption and savings right on their mobile devices. This application will be available for

Android, Blackberry and iPhone users free of charge. BEE also is also planning to provide touchscreen kiosks replicating the “AC Power Saver” calculations, at a few designated showrooms

across India. These tools will help consumers calculate the expected annual electricity bills and

the potential savings. Users can get an idea about their savings on their electricity bills if they

buy higher star rating air conditioners. For a wider reach, a dedicated web site – www.SaveEnergy.co.in – has been created with all necessary information including the energy

calculator.

About BEE: The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on March 1,2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of the Bureau of

Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act,

2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy. This will be

achieved with active participation of all stakeholders, resulting in accelerated and sustainedadoption of energy efficiency in all sectors.

3.ENERGY STAR LABELING PROGRAMMEAn energy-efficiency rating scheme for Electrical appliances/ Buildings. The rating will

grade Equipments/ Buildings on their energy efficiency, starting from one star for the least

energy-efficient, and going upto five stars, for the most energy-efficient.Star Labels have been created to standardize the energy efficiency ratings of different electricalappliances and indicate energy consumption under standard test conditions.

3.1 OBJECTIVES OF STAR LABELING

To provide information on energy performance so that consumers can make informeddecisions while purchasing appliances.

To make aware the consumer about the energy saving potential among the available

products.

The cost saving potential of the marketed house hold and other equipments.

To create a demand in the market for Energy Efficient equipments.





3.2 STAR LABELING OF EQUIPMENTS The Bureau of

Energy Efficiency has developed a scheme for energy

efficiency labeling of equipments, in MAY2006

Under this scheme, The following equipments have been star rated.

1. Refrigerator***2. Tubular Fluorescent Lamps***

3. Room Air Conditioners***

4. Distribution Transformer***

5. Induction Motors

6. Pump Sets

7. Ceiling Fans

8. LPG Stoves

9. Electric Geysers

10. Colour TV.

STAR LABELING LOGO –AN EXAMPLE.

1. The stars highlighted in colour indicate the relative efficiency of the

equipment.

2. This is the average amount of electricity used by the equipment in a

year, in KWh/year.

3. Additional information about the Equipment. Foreg. In Refrigerator:

The Brand, Type, ModelNo., YearofManufacture, Gross volume,

Storage volume.





PARTICIPATION PROCESS:

• Manufacturers of equipment can participate in the scheme by registering

with the BEE.• A separate application will be made by the Manufacture for each

equipment.

• After receiving the complete application for an equipment/model, the

Bureau will scrutinize the application.

• The user of label will print and affix the labels as per the label design,

manner of display.

• A list of labeled equipment will be maintained by the Bureau and made

available to the public through publications and its website.

4. Energy Efficient star rating for Air conditionersFor Air conditioners, the star levels are categorized over a band of COP numbers. COP is

the Co-efficient Of Performance, which indicates the amount of cooling capacity in watts the Air

conditioner delivers for every watt of electrical energy consumed by it.

At present, for Air conditioners, the COP has to be minimum 2.5 to qualify for 1-Star rating.

COP of 3.3 and above is 5-Star categories. BEE has plans to move up the energy efficiency levelcontinuously every two years. The standards moved up from Table 0 to Table 1 in January 2012.





Please refer Table 1 & 2 – going forward, today s 5-Star level of 3.3 COP will be the 4-Star ‟

level from January 2014.

5. BEE Star Rating and Labeling of Refrigerators.

Home Refrigerator, often called a “fridge”, has become an essential household appliance.

Refrigerators are extensively used to store fruits, vegetables and other edible products which

perish if not kept well below the room temperatures, normally a few degrees above 0ºC, the

freezing point of water.

A refrigerator is a cooling appliance that transfers heat from its thermally insulated compartmentto the external environment, and thus cooling the stored food in the compartment. It also

normally houses a “freezer”, where temperatures below the freezing point of water aremaintained, primarily to make ice and store frozen food. Crisper which draws inside moisture to

keep vegetables and fruits fresh for longer time, is normally inbuilt in most of home

refrigerators.

In May 2006, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under Ministry of Power

launched Standard and Labeling Program of electrical home appliances including Direct Cooland Frost Free Refrigerators. Under this program, for the benefit of general public, the appliance

manufacturers could voluntarily affix BEE Star Label on their appliances showing the level of

energy consumption by the appliance both in terms of absolute values as well as equivalentnumber of stars varying from one to five, in accordance with specific stipulation. The greater thenumber of stars on the label, higher the appliance energy efficiency and lower its electricity

consumption (Box 2). However, from January 2010, affixing BEE star label has been made

mandatory for Frost Free Refrigerators, whereas, BEE Labeling is still in the voluntary phase for Direct Cool Refrigerators.





Energy and Cost Saving for 250 liters Frost Free Refrigerator with different

Star Ratings

Energy Saving Tips by BEE for energy efficiency.

• Make sure that refrigerator is kept away from all sources of heat, including direct sunlight, and

appliances such as cooking range, oven, radiators, etc.

• Refrigerator motors and compressor generate heat, so allow enough space for continuousairflow around refrigerator. If the heat does not escape, the refrigerator’s cooling system will

work harder and use more energy.

• Over filling of the storage capacity of refrigerator with food items should be avoided, to ensure

adequate air circulation inside.• Do not keep fridge door open for longer period as it consumes more electricity. Therefore

decide what you need before opening the door. By this practice, you will reduce the amount of

time the door remains open.• Allow hot and warm foods to sufficiently cool down before putting them in refrigerator. It is

also advisable to put them in sealed (air tight) containers. Refrigerator will use less energy and

water condensation will also be lesser.• Make sure that refrigerator’s rubber door seals are clean and tight. They should hold a slip of

paper snugly. If paper slips out easily, replace the door seals. The other way to check this is to

place a flashlight inside the refrigerator when it is dark, and close the door. If light around thedoor is seen, the seals need to be replaced.

• When dust builds up on refrigerator’s condenser coils, the compressor works harder and usesmore electricity. Therefore clean the coils regularly.

• In manual defrost refrigerator, accumulation of ice reduces the cooling power by acting asunwanted insulation. Therefore, defrost freezer compartment regularly in a manual defrost

refrigerator.

• Give the maintenance contract of refrigerator directly to the manufacturer or its authorizedcompany which has trained and well-qualified technical staff.





• If refrigerator is older and needs major repairs, it is likely to become inefficient after repairs. It

may be advisable to replace old refrigerator with a new and energy-efficient one.

6. Energy-Efficient Rated Equipment for Heating and Cooling

Equipment:Seal and Insulate the Heating and Cooling equipment with ENERGY EFFICIENT STAR

qualified instrumnent.

Hidden Air Leaks

Be sure to look for and seal air leaks before you install insulation because it performs best when

air is not moving through or around it. Many air leaks and drafts are easy to find because they areeasy to feel—like those around windows and doors. But holes hidden in attics, basements, and

crawlspaces are usually bigger problems. Sealing these leaks with caulk, spray foam, or weather

stripping will have a great impact on improving your comfort and reducing utility bills. AddingInsulation Insulation keeps your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There are

several common types of insulation—fiberglass (in both batt and blown forms), cellulose, rigid

foam board, and spray foam. Reflective insulation (or radiant barrier) is another insulating product that can help save energy in hot, sunny climates. When correctly installed with air sealing, each type of insulation can deliver comfort and lower energy bills during the hottest and

coldest times of the year. Insulation performance is measured by R-value—its ability to resist

heat flow. Higher R-values mean more insulating power. Different R-values are recommendedfor walls, attics, basements, and crawlspaces, depending on your area of the country. Insulation

works best when air is not moving through or around it, making it very important to seal air leaks

before installing insulation to ensure that you get the best performance from the insulation. Toget the biggest savings, the easiest place to add insulation is usually in the attic. A quick way to

see if you need more insulation is to look across your uncovered attic floor. If your insulation is

level with or below the attic floor joists, you probably need to add more. The recommended

insulation level for most attics is R-38 (or about 12 – 15 inches, depending on the insulationtype). In the coldest climates, insulating up to R-49 is recommended.

Choose the Right Equipment with Energy Efficient star rating:

Furnaces are the most commonly used residential heating system in the United States.

Running most often on gas, but sometimes on oil, propane, or electricity, furnaces deliver their

heat through a duct system. Furnaces that have earned the ENERGY EFFICIENT STAR havehigher AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency) ratings. AFUE is the measure of heating

equipment efficiency, represented as a percentage. Most furnaces that can qualify for the

ENERGY EFFICIENT STAR will be “condensing” furnaces where the transfer of heat is sothorough water or condensate is a byproduct of combustion. This condensing occurs with

systems over 90 percent efficient. Another feature of efficient furnaces is a highly efficient blower motor (commonly an ECM, Electronically Commutated Motor, or another type of

“advanced main air circulating fan”).

A boiler heats your home by burning gas, propane, or oil to heat water or steam that

circulates through radiators, baseboards, or radiant floor systems. Boilers do not use a duct

system. Boilers that have earned the ENERGY EFFICIENT STAR have higher AFUE ratings.Features that improve boiler efficiency include electronic ignition, which eliminates the need to





have the pilot light burning all the time, and technologies that extract more heat from the same

amount of fuel.

Central air conditioner: Most residential central air conditioners are called “split

systems”because they have an outdoor component with a condenser and compressor and an

indoor component with an evaporator coil. It’s very important to replace both of these units at

the same time. Installing a new outdoor unit without replacing the indoor unit is likely to resultin low efficiency, and may lead to premature failure of the system. ENERGY EFFICIENT

STAR qualified central air conditioners have higher SEER (Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio)

and EER (Energy Efficiency Ratio) ratings than today’s standard models. SEER is the mostcommonly used measurement of efficiency for air conditioners. It measures how efficiently a

cooling system will operate over an entire season. EER measures how efficiently a cooling

system will operate when the outdoor temperature is at a specific level (95 degrees F). Thecentral air conditioner also needs a blower motor—which is usually part of the furnace—to blow

the cool air through the duct system. The only way to ensure that your new air conditioner

performs at its rated efficiency, is to replace your heating system at the same time. It’s especially

recommended if your furnace is over 15 years old. If you purchase a new energy-efficient air

conditioner but connect it to an older furnace and blower motor, your system will not perform toits rated efficiency.

7. Energy- Efficient Lighting with the help of Energy- Efficient Star rated

Equipments: Lighting accounts for about 15% of an average home’s electricity use, so it pays to make

energy-efficient choices.

The Energy Star is awarded to only certain bulbs that meet strict efficiency, quality, and lifetimecriteria. Energy Star qualified fluorescent lighting uses 75% less energy and lasts up to ten times

longer than normal incandescent lights.

Energy Star Qualified Light Emitting Diode (LED) Lighting:

• Reduces energy costs — uses at least 75% less energy than incandescent lighting, saving

on operating expenses.• Reduces maintenance costs — lasts 35 to 50 times longer than incandescent lighting and

about 2 to 5 times longer than fluorescent lighting. No bulb-replacements, no ladders, no

ongoing disposal program.

• Reduces cooling costs — LEDs produce very little heat.

• Is guaranteed — comes with a minimum three-year warranty — far beyond the industry

standard.

• Offers convenient features — available with dimming on some indoor models and

automatic daylight shut-off and motion sensors on some outdoor models.

• Is durable — won’t break like a bulb.


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To qualify for Energy Star certification, LED lighting products must pass a variety of tests to

prove that the products will display the following characteristics:

• Brightness is equal to or greater than existing lighting technologies (incandescent or

fluorescent) and light is well distributed over the area lighted by the fixture.

•

Light output remains constant over time, only decreasing towards the end of the ratedlifetime (at least 35,000 hours or 12 years based on use of 8 hours per day).

• Excellent color quality. The shade of white light appears clear and consistent over time.

• Efficiency is as good as or better than fluorescent lighting.

• Light comes on instantly when turned on.

• No flicker when dimmed.

• No off-state power draw. The fixture does not use power when it is turned off, with the

exception of external controls, whose power should not exceed 0.5 watts in the off state.

8. BEE Star Rating for Office Buildings:Scheme for Star rating of Office Buildings:

a. Energy audit studies in buildings have shown large potential for energy savings both ingovernment and commercial office buildings. Study of the available data has shown that there is

an urgent need for improved energy efficiency of buildings.

b. National commercial energy benchmarking initiative was taken up with a goal to establish a

framework to standardize energy data collection, baseline setting for “typical” commercial

buildings, energy performance target setting and monitoring, and use the information to improveenergy efficiency in buildings. This information can help the users and other stakeholders to

evaluate building energy efficiency and track improvements compared to other buildings andrecognize the top performers.

c. The Star Rating Program for buildings would create a demand in the market for energy

efficient buildings based on actual performance of the building in terms of specific energy usage.

This programme would rate office buildings on a 1-5 Star scale with 5 Star labeled buildings being the most efficient.

d. Five categories of buildings - office buildings, hotels, hospitals, retail malls, and IT Parks infive climate zones in the country have been identified for this programme.

e. Initially, the programme targets the following 3 climatic zones for air-conditioned and non-airconditioned office buildings:i. Warm and Humid

ii. Composite

iii. Hot and DryIt will be subsequently extended to other climatic zones.





f. To apply for rating of office buildings, a standardized format is developed for collection of

actual energy consumption: data required includes building’s built up area, conditioned and

nonconditioned area, type of building, hours of operation of the building in a day, climatic zonein which building is located, and other related information of the facility.

g. The Technical Committee constituted for Energy Base lining and benchmarking of commercial buildings chaired by Director General, Bureau of Energy Efficiency shall be the

technical committee for the scheme.

2. Scheme Participation Process

i. Building owner(s)/or their authorized representatives can participate in the scheme by

registering with the Bureau. Those buildings having a connected load of 500 kW and above

would be considered for BEE star rating scheme. The format for submitting BuildingInformation and Energy Data details is shpwn below.

ii. Building owner can register for each building either manually or electronically.

Initially theapplications would be scrutinized on manual submission. The application for each building shall

be accompanied by non – refundable registration fee of Rs.1,00,000 (Rupees One Lakh) in theform of a crossed bank draft issued in the name of Bureau of Energy Efficiency and payable at

New Delhi.

The form can be downloaded from the BEE’s website and the building owner shall file their applications electronically/manually including the details of the crossed bank draft and shall

submit the same to BEE.

iii. Building owner(s)/ or their authorized representatives (hereinafter called the User of label) will enter into an agreement on a non-judicial stamp worth Rs.100/- (rupees one hundred

only), with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (hereinafter called the Bureau) agreeing to abide by

the terms and conditions of the scheme. The agreement will be valid for a period of 5 years.

iv. Energy Performance Index (EPI) in kWh / sqm/ year will be considered for rating the

building. The table indicating the EPI with the corresponding Star Label under the variousclimatic zones are shown in table.

v. EPI shall be kWh/sqm/year in terms of purchased & generated electricity divided by

built up area in sqm. However the total electricity would not include electricity generated from

on-sit renewable sources such as solar photovoltaic etc.

vi. After receiving the complete application for the building, the Bureau would scrutinize

the application, and seek further information, if required. The Bureau would authorize the use of label after completion of the scrutiny of the application. The Bureau will have the right to

conduct an energy audit or any other form of assessment of the information, provided by the

builder whenever there are grounds for the same.

vii. User of the label (building owner) shall be given a time frame of one month after the

expiry of the each year to file the Building Information and Energy Data for the previous year,

failing which BEE shall inform the owner of the lapse and after the expiry of the notice period of





one month, the authority shall be withdrawn temporarily and owner shall be requested to furnish

the information. The entire communication shall take place for a maximum period of six months

failing which the authority shall be permanently withdrawn for the building and informationshall be uploaded on BEE’s website and put out in public domain.

viii. Adherence to label specification: The user of label is solely responsible for theadherence to the specification of the label prescribed by BEE (as enclosed at Annexure 4), and

the authenticity of the documents submitted. However, in the case of a new building, the

Building owner(s)/ or their authorized representatives would be required to submit the detailedinformation in respect of the building and its energy performance after completion of 1 year of

operation with full occupancy of the building.

ix. The user of label will affix the label as per the label design and specification both interms of size and material, manner of display, and the rating plan prescribed for the particular

building type.

x. The manner of display of the label would be such that it is at a place of prominence atthe entrance of the building and at a height of 5 feet as measured from the bottom of the label

with respect to the floor level.

xi. A list of BEE labelled buildings will be maintained by the Bureau and made available

to the public through publications and through its web site.

xii. The user of label shall be solely responsible for ensuring :

a. the accuracy of the information displayed on the label or any public claim for label level

b. compliance to the terms and condition of the scheme,c. directions of the Bureau on the implementation of the scheme

d. payment of any compensation adjudicated by any court/tribunal to any person for any

information displayed on the label.

xiii. The Bureau will work towards creating a market for energy efficient buildings

through awareness and education.

xiv. The Bureau will appoint an independent agency to evaluate the program impact and

process of implementation on a periodic basis. This will help the users and other stakeholders to

evaluate building’s energy efficiency and track improvements compared to other buildings andrecognize the top performers through a systematic evaluation scheme for giving state and

national awards.

xv. The user of label shall extend full cooperation to BEE or its associates by providing

the relevant data for the purpose.

xvi. The Bureau will review the scheme periodically to determine the need for revision or

amendment or termination of the scheme.





xvii. The Bureau, at any time during the operation of the scheme, may decide to terminate

or modify the scheme after giving sufficient notice period.

xviii. The User of Label, at any time during the operation of the scheme, may decide to

withdraw from the scheme after giving three months notice period to the Bureau as well as a

public notice.

3. Label verification Process

i. The Bureau through its authorized representatives would verify the label content andthe manner of display on the building.

ii. The Bureau will conduct regular sample checking of building for accuracy of the

information provided by the building owner and the EPI either on its own or through a third

party. This sample checking may be conducted without prior notice. The results of the samplecheck will be put in the public domain.

iii. The user of the label would agree to make available the drawings of the

building/facility and provide access to the building to the authorized representative of the

Bureau.iv. If it is found that the building does not conform to the authorized label specification

then a second check will be done with an authorized representative of the building owner. Thedate and time for the second check will be decided by the Bureau and the Building owner will be

informed at least 24 hours in advance and if no representative is present then the second check

results will be binding on the building owner.v. The result of the second check along with the information provided in the form

“Building Information and Energy Data” will be put out in the public domain including an

advertisement in newspaper, together with withdrawal of the authority to use the label.

4. Challenge testing

i. The label contents can be challenged by any other star rated building owner.

ii. The challenge must be submitted to BEE in writing along with a challenge test fee of Rs.1,00,000(Rupees one lakh) in the form of a demand draft in favour of Bureau of Energy

Efficiency. If the challenge test fails then this amount will be forfeited.

iii. The BEE will examine the challenge within a reasonable time frame on receipt of thesame in writing.

iv. After BEE finds the reasonableness of the challenge test it will notify a date and time

for checking the building either by its officers or by a third party in the presence of

representative of the building owner and challenger/ representative. The results of checking will be shared with building owner(s) and challenger.

v. If the building fails the star label authority then the cost of the check testing will be

borne by the building owner and the deposit of Rs.1,00,000 (Rupees one lakh) will be returned tothe challenger.

The Bureau will bring out the results of the challenge testing in public domain along with

information provided in form for “Building information and Energy data”, together withwithdrawal of the authority to use the label.

Now therefore, the parties here to mutually agree as follows:

1. General





1.1 Commencement and duration

1.1.1 The agreement shall be valid for a period of 5 years commencing from the date it is

signed or until Notification under ---------of the Energy Conservation Act 2001 issued by theCentral Government, whichever is earlier.

1.2 Objective

The main objective of this Agreement is that both the parties to the Agreement shall work together to implement the scheme for “BEE Star Rating of Office Buildings” in accordance

with the details of the Scheme as attached.

1.3 Use of energy efficiency label

1.3.1 The label is being promoted by the Bureau. The use of the label is assigned to M/s

ABC (Building owner(s)/authorized representative) for achieving the objective defined in Article

1.2 of this Agreement. Format for submitting Building Information and Energy Data details isShown below.

Energy Performance Index (EPI) in kWh / sqm/ year will be considered in rating the buildings.

The table indicating the EPI with the corresponding Star Label under the various climatic zones

is shown below.The user of label is solely responsible for the adherence to the specification of the label

prescribed by BEE (as enclosed at Annexure 3), and the authenticity of the documents submitted

2. Taxes and duties

2.1 The User of label shall also bear any taxes, duties, levies, registration fee, etc as

applicable from time to time in the use of label under the implementation of the scheme for

“BEE Star Rating of Office Buildings”.

3. Amendment / Additions

3.1 If both parties to the Agreement form an opinion that any or some provision of thescheme are coming in the way of achievement of the objective of this Agreement defined in

Article 1.2; and both BEE and the user of label are satisfied that the adjustment or amendment of

such provisions shall contribute towards the achievement of the objective defined in Article 1.2;BEE may, adjust or amend such provisions of the scheme at any stage during the implementation

of the scheme in consultation with other stakeholders

3.2 Any such adjustment or amendment shall be made in writing.

Format for submitting Building Information and Energy Data details





Format of Energy Star Rating Logo For Buildings:





Table for Building Energy Efficient star Rating Programme More than 50 % air

conditioned built up area:





Climatic Zone‐ Composite:

Climatic Zone ‐ Warm and Humid:

Climatic Zone ‐ Hot and Dry:

Table for Building Energy Efficient star Rating Programme Less than 50 % air

conditioned built up area

Climatic Zone‐ Composite





Climatic Zone ‐ Warm and Humid:

Climatic Zone ‐ Hot and Dry

9. Conclusion.

Since we know that a unit of power saved is equal to the two units of power generating,

so by properly utilising the electrical equipments and utilising the naturally available source of

lights we can achieve the energy efficient. For this purpose an energy star rated equipment will





help in saving the energy consumed by the equipment. In case of energy star rated buildings

using the natural sun light and natural ventillation porocess energy can be saved for far extent

Referrences:1. SCHEME FOR BEE STAR RATING FOR OFFICE BUILDINGS, Bureau of Energy

Efficiency, Ministry of Power, Govt. of India.

2. ENERGY PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR AIR CONDITIONERS

COMPREHENSIVELY UPGRADED IN INDIA, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Ministry

of Power, Govt. of India.

3. EnergyStar.gov, “Milestones: ENERGY STAR.” 2007. Retrieved on 1 March 2008

4. "ENERGY STAR Qualified Homes : ENERGY STAR". Energystar.gov. 2009-01-27.http://www.energystar.gov/homes. Retrieved 2009-03-23


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