Bureau of Energy Efficiency marks 25th Foundation Day
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency marked its 25th Foundation Day at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 1 March 2026, where Power Minister Manohar Lal unveiled the BEE@25 logo.
Summary
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) marked its 25th Foundation Day at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 1 March 2026. Power Minister Manohar Lal, the chief guest, unveiled the BEE@25 logo and launched the BEE Star Label mobile app and a Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) portal. He said India has cut the emissions intensity of its GDP by 36% from 2005 levels and reached 52% non-fossil installed capacity ahead of the 2030 target. Power Secretary Pankaj Agarwal called energy efficiency India's 'first fuel'. The Minister highlighted programmes such as Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT), the move to the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme, CAFE norms, the ADEETIE scheme for MSMEs and Standards & Labelling. BEE was set up on 1 March 2002 as a statutory body under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 1 March 2026, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi
- Chief guest
- Power Minister Manohar Lal
- Launches
- BEE@25 logo; BEE Star Label app; RCO portal
- Climate figures
- Emissions intensity down 36% from 2005; 52% non-fossil capacity
- BEE set up
- 1 March 2002, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001
- Ministry
- Ministry of Power
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which logo was unveiled at the Bureau of Energy Efficiency's Foundation Day on 1 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — BEE@25
Power Minister Manohar Lal unveiled the BEE@25 logo to mark the Bureau's 25th year.
By how much has India reduced the emissions intensity of its GDP from 2005 levels, as stated at BEE's 25th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: C — 36%
Manohar Lal said India has reduced the emissions intensity of its GDP by 36% from 2005 levels.
Consider the following statements about the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): 1. It was set up on 1 March 2002 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. 2. It is a statutory body under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. BEE was set up on 1 March 2002 under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, and is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power.