14 August 2024

The Central Government, in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has amended the Energy Conservation Act, 2001, by updating the year "2024" to "2025" in a previous notification. Effective from January 1, 2026, new star rating tables for energy efficiency have been introduced. For Table 3.1(a), the ratings range from 1 Star (= 2.0 to < 2.5) to 5 Star (= 4.0). Table 3.2(b) includes ratings from 1 Star (= 3.6 to < 4.1) to 5 Star (= 5.6), while Table 3.3(c) ranges from 1 Star (= 4.5 to < 5.0) to 5 Star (= 6.5). These changes aim to enhance energy efficiency standards across various equipment categories.