Which of the following energy efficiency schemes/programmes are implemented by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)?
1. Standards and Labeling Programme
2. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC)
3. UJALA Scheme
4. Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
1 and 2 only
1, 2 and 3 only
1, 2 and 4 only
1, 2, 3 and 4
The Government of India set up the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1st March 2002 under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. Some of the schemes/programmes implemented by BEE include:
Standards and Labeling Programme: Targets display of energy performance labels on high energy end use equipment & appliances and lays down minimum energy performance standards.
Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC): Aims to benefit the occupants and the environment by promoting energy efficiency in design and construction of homes, apartments and townships.
Perform Achieve and Trade (PAT): Reduce energy consumption and promote enhanced energy efficiency among specific energy intensive industries in the country.
The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) is a Super-Energy Service Company (ESCO), promoted by the Ministry of Power, Government of India as a joint venture of four reputed public-sector undertakings. Some of the schemes implemented by EESL include:
UJALA Scheme: Distribution of LED bulbs at subsidised prices.
Street Light National Programme (SNLP): Replace conventional street lights with energy efficient LED lights.
Atal Jyoti Yojana (AJAY): Seeks to illuminate dark regions across five states through solar power.
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