Published: 28 February 2026PIBEconomy
Bureau of Energy Efficiency Commemorates 25th Foundation Day
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026. Established under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, BEE has been instrumental in promoting energy efficiency across sectors. On this occasion, BEE launched the upgraded RCO (Renewable Certificate of Origin) Portal and the BEE Star Label Mobile Application for consumers to check energy ratings.
BEE's 2025 dashboard lists 89.80 billion units of saving due to the Standards and Labelling programme. At the Foundation Day event, the Power Minister said India had reduced the emissions intensity of its GDP by 36% from 2005 levels and achieved 52% non-fossil fuel installed capacity ahead of the 2030 target.
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Q: Evaluate the contribution of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency towards India's energy conservation goals in light of its twenty-fifth foundation day observations in March 2026.
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The Bureau of Energy Efficiency celebrated its twenty-fifth Foundation Day on March 1, 2026. Established under the Energy Conservation Act 2001, it launched the upgraded Renewable Certificate of Origin Portal and a Star Label Mobile Application. Its Standards and Labelling programme has saved 370 billion kilowatt-hours, worth ₹2.4 lakh crore.
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This event/policy described in the article titled "Bureau of Energy Efficiency Commemorates 25th Foundation Day" occurred on which date?
Explanation · Correct answer AThe Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026. BEE was set up on 1 March 2002 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, and works to promote energy efficiency across sectors.
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When did BEE celebrate its 25th Foundation Day and what was launched?
**BEE** celebrated its **25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026**. Two platforms were launched: the upgraded **RCO (Renewable Certificate of Origin) Portal** and the **BEE Star Label Mobile Application** for consumers to check energy ratings.
How much electricity has BEE's Standards and Labelling programme saved since inception?
BEE's **Standards and Labelling programme** has saved **370 billion kWh** of electricity since inception, equivalent to **₹2.4 lakh crore** in value.
By how much has India's energy intensity per unit of GDP declined since 2015 due to BEE initiatives?
India's **energy intensity per unit of GDP** has declined by **21% since 2015**, partly attributed to BEE initiatives including the **PAT (Perform, Achieve and Trade) scheme**.
Under which Act was the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) established?
**BEE** was established under the **Energy Conservation Act, 2001**. It promotes energy efficiency across sectors and celebrated its **25th Foundation Day on March 1, 2026**.
What is the PAT scheme associated with BEE and how does it reduce energy intensity in India?
**PAT (Perform, Achieve and Trade)** is a market-based BEE mechanism where energy-intensive industries meet mandatory efficiency targets and earn tradeable **Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts)**. It is partly credited for India's **21% reduction** in energy intensity since 2015.
