BEE Turns 25! Power Minister Unveils BEE@25 Logo, Star Label App & RCO Portal

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) celebrated its 25th Foundation Day at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. Also marking a milestone in India’s energy conservation journey. The event was graced by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar. He unveiled the BEE@25 logo and launched the BEE Star Label Mobile App and introduced the new RCO Portal. The celebration reaffirmed BEE’s role in advancing energy efficiency as India’s “First Fuel” for sustainable growth.

BEE@25 Logo & Major Launches at Foundation Day

Release of the BEE@25 commemorative logo symbolizing sustainability and innovation.

• Launch of the RCO Portal (Renewable Consumption Obligation Portal).
• Introduction of the BEE Star Label Mobile Application.
• Screening of a special BEE journey video highlighting 24 years of milestones.
• Felicitation of retired State Designated Agency officials.

The event underscored BEE’s expanding institutional role in India’s energy transition.

Key Announcements by Power Minister

• India reduced emissions intensity of GDP by 36% from 2005 levels.
• Achieved 52% non fossil fuel installed capacity, ahead of 2030 target.
• Energy efficiency described as a preventive tool for reducing generation needs.
• Emphasis on efficiency in emerging sectors like data centres and AI.
• The Minister highlighted that conserving one unit of electricity directly reduces the need for additional generation capacity.

Major BEE Initiatives Highlighted

The event showcased progress under flagship programmes,

• Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme.
• Transition to the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS).
• Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) standards.
• ADEETIE scheme for MSMEs.
• Standards & Labelling (S&L) Programme.
• Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC).

RCO Portal: Strengthening Compliance & Transparency

RCO Portal launched to streamline monitoring under Renewable Consumption Obligation.

• Enhances transparency and reporting mechanisms.
• Facilitates stakeholder coordination.
• Supports data-driven policy implementation.
• The portal marks a digital step forward in regulatory compliance.

BEE Star Label Mobile App: Empowering Consumers

• Developed in collaboration with CLASP.
• Consumers can scan QR codes on star labelled appliances.
• Instant access to product energy performance and compliance details.
• Promotes informed purchasing decisions.
• The BEE Star Label Mobile App enhances credibility of the Standards & Labelling Programme.

About Bureau of Energy Efficiency

• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency was established under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
• It operates under the Ministry of Power and coordinates policies on energy conservation across sectors including industry, buildings, transport and appliances.
• Over 25 years, BEE has built a nationwide energy efficiency ecosystem through policy, regulation and consumer awareness programmes.

Question

Q. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency operates under which ministry?

A. Ministry of Environment
B. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
C. Ministry of Power
D. Ministry of Heavy Industries