BEE Commemorates 25th Foundation Day
Minister of Power and Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal addressing the gathering during the 25th Foundation day celebrations of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1 March 2026 in New Delhi. Senior officials from Central Ministries, State Governments, State Designated Agencies (SDAs) and partner institutions were also present.
Shri Manohar Lal highlighted India’s significant progress in meeting its climate commitments and strengthening energy efficiency as a core pillar of national development. He noted that India has 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.
On the occasion, the BEE@25 logo was formally released to mark BEE’s entry into its 25th year. The Minister also launched the BEE Star Label Mobile Application, developed in collaboration with CLASP. The application will enable consumers to scan the QR code affixed to star-labelled appliances to instantly access authentic product information, including energy performance, model details, and compliance status.
BEE was set up by the Government of India on 1st March 2002 under the provision of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The mission of Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. The 25th Foundation Day celebration reaffirmed BEE’s continued resolve to promote energy efficiency as a driver of sustainable growth, national energy security, and environmental responsibility, and to pave the way for a Viksit and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
