{"id":51587,"date":"2023-01-04T18:56:33","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T13:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/?p=51587"},"modified":"2025-02-26T11:50:00","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:20:00","slug":"bee-norms-regarding-refrigerators-and-ceiling-fans-wef-1st-jan-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bee-norms-regarding-refrigerators-and-ceiling-fans-wef-1st-jan-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"BEE Issues New Norms Regarding Refrigerators and Ceiling Fans wef 1st January 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With the start of a new year, BEE has some shocking\nnews for households. The refrigerators and ceiling fans can be expensive this\nyear per the new norms formulated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The\nchanges in the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) rules came into force on\nJanuary 1, 2023. In this write-up, we will discuss more about BEE Norms\nregarding Refrigerators and Ceiling Fans<strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an interview Fumiyasu Fujimori, MD of Panasonic Life\nSolutions Pvt Ltd said, \u201c<em>With the revised\nBEE norms coming into effect, we expect the pricing of refrigerators to\nincrease by up to 5 per cent. We are keeping a close eye on the development\n&amp; will try to absorb maximum costs. Entry-level buyers will face some\nchallenge<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, Rakesh Khanna, MD and CEO of Orient Electric Ltd\nsaid in an interview that, \u201c<em>We are trying\nto contain the price hikes to 7-8 per cent levels. While consumers will pay a\ntad higher price, they will also be able to get higher value from\nenergy-efficient fans<\/em>.\u201d He also added that, \u2018<em>The industry is prepared for the transition to the mandatory star\nlabelling norms and the industry will focus on raising consumer awareness about\nenergy-efficient fans in the coming months<\/em>.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Page Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bee-norms-regarding-refrigerators-and-ceiling-fans-wef-1st-jan-2023\/#What_is_BEE\" >What is BEE?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bee-norms-regarding-refrigerators-and-ceiling-fans-wef-1st-jan-2023\/#What_Are_the_New_Norms_Regarding_Refrigerators_and_Ceiling_Fans\" >What Are the New Norms Regarding Refrigerators and Ceiling\nFans?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bee-norms-regarding-refrigerators-and-ceiling-fans-wef-1st-jan-2023\/#Effect_of_New_Norms_on_the_Household_%E2%80%93_Refrigerators_and_Ceiling_Fans\" >Effect of New Norms on the Household &#8211; Refrigerators and Ceiling Fans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bee-norms-regarding-refrigerators-and-ceiling-fans-wef-1st-jan-2023\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_BEE\"><\/span>What is BEE?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before discussing the BEE norms regarding refrigerators and ceiling fans, lets talk about BEE. On March 1, 2002, the central government set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, also can be called as BEE. The Bureau was set up under the provisions and guidelines of the Energy Conservation Act of 2001. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is a self-governing body which works with the mission to assist in developing such policies and strategies which will help reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy. The <strong><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/bee-certification\">Bureau of Energy Efficiency<\/a><\/strong> works by coordinating with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bees-new-solar-inverter-program-to-save-21-1-billion-kwh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEE\u2019s New Solar Inverter Program to Save 21.1 Billion kWh<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bureau recognises, identifies and utilises the existing resources and infrastructure to perform its functions assigned to it under <strong>the Energy Conservation Act of 2001<\/strong><sup><a class=\"text-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/www.indiacode.nic.in\/bitstream\/123456789\/2003\/1\/a2001-52.pdf\"><strong>[1]<\/strong><\/a><\/sup>. The Energy Conservation Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_New_Norms_Regarding_Refrigerators_and_Ceiling_Fans\"><\/span>What Are the New Norms Regarding Refrigerators and Ceiling\nFans? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the recent course of time, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)\nhas introduced some new norms for the manufacturers of refrigerators and ceiling\nfans. These guidelines came into force on January 1, 2023. If any\nmanufacturer fails to comply with these rules, then BEE can ask the central government to prohibit\nmanufacturers from selling their products and levy a fine under the&nbsp;Energy Conservation Act of 2001. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Let\u2019s look at these changes one by one. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Changes for ceiling fans <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bureau of Energy Efficiency mandates the manufacturer of ceiling\nfans mandatory to comply with its Standards and Labelling (S&amp;L) program. This\nmeans all the manufacturers of ceiling fan must mention energy efficiency star\nlabels issued by the BEE on their product. According to the rules, the ceiling\nfan should have an efficiency level of at least 1 star<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Changes for refrigerators <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>BEE has enacted two changes for refrigerators. These are as follows:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Changes <\/strong><strong>related to <\/strong><strong>star labelling<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bureau of Energy\nEfficiency has made the changes in the star labelling, which means from now\nonwards, all the manufacturers have to star label freezers and refrigerator\nprovisioning units (this is the storage part of a fridge of frost-free models\nonly.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Changes related to the <\/strong><strong>net capacity of a refrigerator<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another change that requires all the manufacturers to mention the net\ncapacity of a refrigerator unit and not the gross capacity of the product. The\nnet capacity is the storage capacity of the refrigerator, while gross capacity\nis based on the total volume which could be stored in a unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to BEE, this will help a customer make a reasonable decision while buying the refrigerator based on the available space for storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/how-to-apply-for-bee-registration-for-computers-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Apply for BEE Registration for Computers in India?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effect_of_New_Norms_on_the_Household_%E2%80%93_Refrigerators_and_Ceiling_Fans\"><\/span>Effect of New Norms on the Household &#8211; Refrigerators and Ceiling Fans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will see a significant effect on the cost of the\nproducts. As per the market survey, tightening energy efficiency, it will lead\nto an increase of 2 \u2013 3 per cent in the cost of the products.&nbsp; However, the cost will totally depend on the\nmodel and star rating of the product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rating on the product is given by the Bureau of\nEnergy Efficiency, on the basis of energy consumption. These ratings start from\none and go up to five. The higher the star rating of the product, the more\nefficient it is in terms of energy consumption. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So in a good way, if your appliance consumes less\nelectricity, then then your electricity bill will also come down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While giving an interview to PTI, Kamal Nandi, Business Head and Executive Vice-President of Godrej Appliances, said, &#8220;Under the star rating, now we have to give separate labeling for Refrigerators and Ceiling Fans. This is a new change. Regarding the effect of this on the prices, he said that there will be an effect on the hardening of energy efficiency. Due to this, the prices can increase by two to three percent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related Blog: <a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bee-registration-for-washing-machine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEE Registration for Washing Machine \u2013 How to Apply?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bureau of Energy Efficiency assists in developing the policies and\nstrategies to reduce the intensity of the Indian economy. The Central\nGovernment of India set up the Bureau in 2002 under the provisions of the\nEnergy Conservation Act of 2002 to develop policies and different strategies\nfor energy conservation in India. BEE is a self-regulating body with its own\nrules and regulations but with the framework of the act. One of the significant\nregulatory function of the Bureau is to develop such minimum energy performance\nstandards and labelling designs for equipment and appliances. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Therefore to implement this, BEE introduced the new norms on January 1,\n2023. The efforts behind these norms to renew the star ratings of the appliances\nis really commendable. As per the Bureau, this will push the manufacturers to\ndevelop and come up with such designs and models which are energy efficient,\nwhich will ultimately help to save money and reduce the energy wastage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A key objective of this scheme is to bring the manufacturers of ceiling fans and refrigerators under the ambit of the Standards and Labelling (S&amp;L) program. This program is an initiative to provide the consumer with an informed choice about the energy saving and, thereby, cost-saving potential of the relevant marketed product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-left\"><b>Read Our Article<\/b>: <mark style=\"background: #fffd03 !important;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/bee-registration-process-in-india\/\">BEE Registration Process In India: Explained<\/a><\/mark><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With the start of a new year, BEE has some shocking news for households. The refrigerators and ceiling fans can be expensive this year per the new norms formulated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. The changes in the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) rules came into force on January 1, 2023. In this write-up, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":48,"featured_media":51588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2201],"tags":[3000],"acf":{"service_id":"237"},"authorName":"Astitva Kumar","authorImageUrl":"https:\/\/corpbiz.io\/learning\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/MicrosoftTeams-image-27.jpg","authorDescription":"Astitva Kumar is an advocate by profession and has completed her BBA. LLB from IP University. She is an avid reader, researcher, and legal writer. 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