BEE Registration (Star Ratings)
Introduction to BEE Registration
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is an agency established under the MINISTRY OF POWER, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. The objective of BEE India is energy and cost saving. The Government has made it compulsory for some notified items to have star ratings and labels which specify the energy saving performance of the product and help the customers in making the perfect selection before purchasing such product. On 1st March, The Government of India has accomplished the innovative initiative to conserve energy under the provision of the Energy Conservative Act, 2001 Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).
Why product require BEE (Star Ratings) Certificate?
BEE Certification is provided by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of India to the manufacturers of electrical and electronic products. It does so in the form of rating the energy efficiency of appliances and then giving them the BEE energy rating in the Bureau of Energy Efficiency certification. BEE Raise awareness and knowledge of energy efficiency, conservation and share information about it. A BEE (Star rating) certificate is required to show the product’s level of performance and electricity usage. It Indicates of product efficiency and performance in terms of electricity consumption. Higher star rating means higher energy saving.
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) purpose is to “institutionalize” energy efficiency services, enable delivery methods across the country, and lead energy efficiency in all industries in India. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) primary objective is to reduce energy intensity in the economy. It will also secure the manufacturer’s or industry’s reputation for adhering to the applicable requirements.
Mandatory Product List for BEE Registration (Star Ratings)
BEE Certification Process
Following steps are involved in this process:
Step1: Submit the product sample(s) to NABL accredited lab along with required technical details for Testing and get the test report.
Step2: Prepare the required documents and register Brand on BEE portal along with online remittance of fee.
Step3: Submit the hard copy of application along with supportive documents duly signed by Authorized Signatory. If BEE department requests clarification or additional information, Furnish the same.
Step4: Scrutiny of the documents will be done by BEE officials to ensure that documents submitted are in the specified order or not.
Step5: Once BEE verified the application, they grant the Login Credential and activate the link for model registration.
Step6: Test report needed to submit the model registration (For each model)
Step7: Applicant have to for BEE both online and offline (For each model). Make an online payment to BEE for the model registration fee. Submit a hard copy of the application along with all required documents duly signed by the Authorized Signatory. If BEE department requests clarification or additional information, Furnish the same.
Step8: Scrutiny of the documents will be done by BEE officials to ensure that documents submitted are in the specified order, properly filled or not.
Step9: When BEE is satisfied with the submitted documents, it approves the application and grants the permission to affix the label.
Note* – In case of a domestic manufacturer, a License is granted to the manufacturer. And in the case of a foreign manufacturer, a license is granted to an importer.
Documents Required for BEE Registration
Documents required by Testing Lab
- Sample(s) details along with Manufacturing unit legal address.
- Copy of factory license (In English as well as in original language) describing the relevant product as the scope of manufacturing and indicating the manufacturing – in English as well in original language
- Copy of BIS License with validity date and indicating List of all models
Documents required by BEE for Brand / Company registration
- Covering letter in the prescribed format
- Copy of payment receipt of the registration fee
- Print out of online Brand registration application form (properly signed and stamped by authorized signatory)
- Copy of Brand / Trade Mark Certificate
- Copy of MSME certificate (for Indian OEM only)
- Copy of valid ISO 9001 Quality Management certificate (Brand owner)
- Authorized signatory letter
- Copy of BIS License with validity date and showing all applied models
Documents required by BEE for Model registration
- Documents / technical details required by BEE for model registration
- Covering letter in the prescribed format.
- Copy of online model registration payment receipt (each model)
- Print out of mandatory form and its Annexure form.
- Copy of test report and specimen of BEE label
- Copy of valid ISO 9001 Quality Management certificate (OEM)
- Scope of lab accreditation
Timeline for BEE Registration
For Brand Registration: 20 to 30 Working Days
For Model Registration: 20 to 25 Working Days
Validity and Renewal of BEE Registration
BEE Registration is valid for 3 years from the date of grant of approval by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and it can be renewed subsequently.
Testing Sample Return Policy
The tested samples have to be collected back within 15 days from the date of issue of test report. After 15 days, the lab reserves the right to destroy the sample as per its policy and no claim will be entertained afterwards.
Further, the sample may be partially or fully damaged during the testing. Lab or ERCS Private Limited will not entertain any claim regarding this.
BEE Registration frequently asked questions (FAQs)
1. What is BEE?
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India established under provisions of the Energy Conservation Act 2001, to promote efficient use of energy and its conservation. The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) on 1st March 2002. Energy efficiency means consuming less energy to perform the same task, that’s reduce energy waste.
2. What is the Role of BEE?
The role of BEE is to co-ordinate with designated consumers, designated agencies and other organizations and recognize, identify and utilize the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it under the Energy Conservation Act. The Energy Conservation Act provides for regulatory and promotional functions.
3. What is the Mission of BEE?
The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to develop policy and strategies with a thrust on self- regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (EC Act) with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy. This will be achieved with active participation of all stake holders, resulting in accelerated and sustained adoption of energy efficiency in all sectors of the economy.
4. What are the objectives of BEE?
a) The Objectives of BEE is to provide policy framework and direction to national energy conservation activities
b) To establish systems and procedures to measure monitor and verify energy efficiency improvements, in individual sectors as well as at the National level.
c) To leverage multi-lateral, bi-lateral and private sector support in implementations of programs and projects on efficient use of energy and its conservation
d) To coordinate policies and programs on efficient use of energy and its conservation with the involvement of stakeholders
e) To coordinate policies and programs on efficient use of energy and its conservation with the involvement of stakeholders.
5. What is the Standard and Labeling scheme?
Standards and Labeling (S&L) program was initiated in the XIth five-year plan with the key objective of providing consumers an informed choice regarding the energy savings and the cost-saving potential of various energy-consuming appliances.
6. What Kind of lamps are more energy efficient?
We should use LED lamps and Tubes, which are most energy-efficient these days. Existing Tube lights should be replaced by LED Tubes. Even Sodium vapor lamps or mercury lamps used in street lights can also be replaced by LED street lights.
7. For how many appliances S&L scheme covers the standards & Labeling Program?
S&L scheme covers the star labeling program for 28 appliances, out of which 10 appliances are under the mandatory list, and the remaining 18 appliances are in voluntary list.
8. What are the benefits of the S&L schemes?
The vital benefits of the S&L scheme are:
- Significant impact on consumers while purchasing energy-efficient appliances through a structured consumer awareness program.
- Market Transformation from inefficient appliances to energy-efficient ones
9. What is the star indicating in BEE Labeling?
A star rating, ranging from 1 to 5 in the ascending order of energy efficiency, is provided to products registered with the Bureau. These are assigned by the government agency BEE from the Ministry of Power. Higher star rating means higher energy saving.
