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Source- This post on MoU to Promote Energy Efficiency in India has been created based on the article “National Test House signs Memorandum of Understanding with Bureau of Energy Efficiency to promote energy efficiency in India“ published in “PIB” on 4th September 2024.
Why in News?
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed recently between the National Test House (NTH) under the Department of Consumer Affairs and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the Ministry of Power.
About the MoU:
1. Aim: The MoU aims to strengthen the Standards & Labelling (S&L) Program to enhance energy efficiency across India.
2. Purpose: To enhance collaboration between NTH and BEE in promoting energy efficiency and ensuring product reliability in the market.
3. MoU also supports the S&L Program, which aims to encourage energy efficiency and conservation across various sectors in India.
Salient Features of the MoU:
1. NTH will be recognized as a referral laboratory by BEE for consulting on technical disputes related to test results.
2. NTH officers will be nominated to BEE’s various Technical Committees, leveraging their expertise.
3. NTH will conduct capacity-building training programs for BEE officers at its regional laboratories and BEE headquarters in Delhi.
4. A complete review of the existing S&L Program, including check testing procedures, will be conducted.
5. The MoU allows for collaboration on any other technical matters related to the S&L Scheme with mutual consent.
Impact of the MoU
1. This collaboration will contribute significantly to the sustainable development goals by promoting energy conservation and reducing carbon footprints.
2. The MoU is seen as a major step towards achieving self-reliance (Atmanirbhar Bharat) in energy efficiency and sustainability in India.
About National Test House (NTH):
1. National Test House (NTH) is a subordinate office under the administrative control of Department of Consumer Affairs.
2. It was established in 1912 at Alipore in Kolkata.
3. National Test House has its Headquarters at Kolkata and has a network of 6 regional offices at Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Ghaziabad, Jaipur and Guwahati.
4. It provides technical consultancy, testing, calibration, and quality evaluation services across various sectors. It adheres to both national and international standards.
5. It plays a pivotal role in the development of indigenous industries and serves as a vital link between industrial research and manufacture of finished products under rigid quality control.
About Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE):
1. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was set up under the provisions of Energy Conservation Act, 2001. It functions under the Ministry of Power with a mission to reduce the energy intensity of the Indian economy.
2. Its mission is to assist in developing policies with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian Economy.
3. It is responsible for the Star Rating system for electrical appliances and products, promoting energy efficiency in the market.
4.BEE is responsible for (a)Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation (b)Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects (c)Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation (d)Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation and (e)Implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation.
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