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    Consider the following statements regarding Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE).

    1.Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), is a statutory body under Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

    2.It Implements international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation.

    3.It is responsible for spearheading the improvement of energy efficiency in the economy through various regulatory and promotional instruments.

    How many of the above statements is/are correct?

    Only One

    Incorrect Answer

    Only Two

    Correct Answer

    All Three

    Incorrect Answer

    None

    Incorrect Answer
    Explanation:

    Statement 2 and 3 are correct

    The Energy Conservation Act (EC Act) was enacted in 2001 with the goal of reducing energy intensity of Indian economy. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), a statutory body under Ministry of Power is responsible for spearheading the improvement of energy efficiency in the economy through various regulatory and promotional instruments.  Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) was set up as the statutory body on 1st March 2002 at the central level to facilitate the implementation of the EC Act.

    The Major Promotional Functions of BEE include:

    Create awareness and disseminate information on energy efficiency and conservation

    Arrange and organize training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation

    Strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation

    Promote research and development

    Develop testing and certification procedures and promote testing facilities

    Formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects

    Promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems

    Take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances

    Promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects

    Give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation

    Prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation

    Implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation


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