Bureau of Energy Efficiency - Star Labeling Program for Appliances & Equipment in India
BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India, established under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. BEE is responsible for:
BEE Star Label is a voluntary (or mandatory for certain products) energy efficiency labeling program that rates appliances and equipment on a scale of 1 to 5 stars, where 5 stars indicate the most energy-efficient product in its category.
Reduces national energy consumption and carbon emissions by promoting efficient appliances.
Helps consumers identify energy-efficient products that reduce electricity bills.
Mandatory for certain products to be sold, manufactured, or imported in India.
Higher star ratings provide competitive advantage and build brand trust.
2001 - Energy Conservation Act enacted, establishing BEE.
2006 - Standards & Labeling (S&L) program launched with voluntary labeling for refrigerators.
2009 - Mandatory labeling introduced for frost-free refrigerators and air conditioners.
Room ACs, Split ACs, Window ACs, Inverter ACs
LED/LCD TVs, Smart TVs (up to 100W)
Frost-free, Direct Cool, Side-by-Side
Geysers, Storage Water Heaters
BLDC Fans, Energy Efficient Fans
LED Bulbs, Tubes, Downlights
Agricultural pumps, Submersible pumps, Industrial motors
Notebooks, Desktops, All-in-One PCs
Indian manufacturers producing scheduled appliances for domestic sale
Importers of scheduled appliances into India for sale or distribution
Retailers, e-commerce platforms, distributors selling appliances
Foreign manufacturers can register directly with BEE without an Indian representative. The registration process is fully online, and the certificate is issued to the foreign manufacturer. However, testing must be done at BEE-recognized laboratories (can be outside India if accredited).
Submit product samples to BEE-accredited laboratory for energy performance testing as per relevant Indian Standard.
Register on BEE portal (www.beestarlabel.com) and create manufacturer profile.
Submit application with test reports, product specifications, and other required documents.
BEE officials review application, verify test reports, and grant star rating.
BEE issues star label certificate and approval number. Total timeline: 45-60 days.
| Product Type | 1 Star | 2 Star | 3 Star | 4 Star | 5 Star |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC (1.5 Ton, Fixed Speed) - ISEER | <2.70 | 2.70-2.89 | 2.90-3.09 | 3.10-3.29 | ≥3.30 |
| AC (1.5 Ton, Inverter) - ISEER | <3.10 | 3.10-3.49 | 3.50-3.99 | 4.00-4.49 | ≥4.50 |
| Refrigerator (Frost-Free) - kWh/year | >350 | 300-350 | 250-299 | 200-249 | <200 |
| Ceiling Fan - Service Value | <3.5 | 3.5-4.4 | 4.5-5.4 | 5.5-6.4 | ≥6.5 |
| LED Lamp - Efficacy (lm/W) | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70-79 | 80-89 | ≥90 |
Shows star rating, annual energy consumption, and product specifications. Used for appliances like ACs, refrigerators, fans.
Simple "Energy Efficient" mark for products that meet minimum efficiency standards but not star rated.