The Bureau of Energy Efficiency
(BEE), a statutory body under
the Union power ministry, has
upgraded the requirements for star
rating of split type room airconditioners.
This legislation came
into effect in January this year and
raised the energy efficiency standards
by about 8 per cent for split airconditioners
for the same rating
band. This revision in standards
could help in achieving savings of
Rs.1,000 crore by December 2013,
according to Dr. Ajay Mathur,
Director General, BEE.
To further empower consumers, a
mobile-phone based application called
"AC Power Saver" has been developed
that enables consumers to calculate
energy consumption and savings right
on their mobile devices. This
application, developed by BEE in
collaboration with Emerson Climate
Technologies, will be available for
Android, Blackberry and iPhone users
free of charge. BEE also is also
planning to provide touch screen
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. A dedicated website,
www.SaveEnergy.co.in, has been
created with all necessary
information including the energy
calculator.
Emerson Climate Technologies and
International Copper Promotion
Council (India) continue to support
BEE?s national education program on
star labeling for air conditioners that
educate consumers to use higher
energy efficient products.
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