The Ministry of Power and the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India are responsible for issuing various notifications related to energy efficiency, conservation, and power regulation. Here’s an overview of the types of notifications typically issued by these bodies:

Ministry of Power Notifications

1. Policy Initiatives: Notifications about new policies or amendments to existing policies regarding energy conservation, renewable energy, power generation, and distribution.
2. Schemes and Programs: Announcements of new schemes or programs, such as the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana (Saubhagya) for providing electricity to all households.
3. Regulatory Guidelines: Issuance of guidelines and standards for the power sector, including transmission, distribution, and grid management.
4. Tariff Orders: Notifications related to electricity tariff structures and revisions, impacting both consumers and power producers.
5. Projects and Initiatives: Information about new projects, including infrastructure development, smart grids, and technology adoption in the power sector.

Bureau of Energy Efficiency Notifications

1. Energy Efficiency Standards: Setting and updating standards for energy efficiency in appliances, equipment, and buildings (e.g., Star Ratings for appliances).
2. Certification and Labelling: Notifications about mandatory certification and labelling programs for various products to indicate their energy consumption and efficiency.
3. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC): Updates and amendments to the ECBC, which sets standards for energy efficiency in commercial buildings.
4. Demand Side Management (DSM): Guidelines and programs aimed at improving energy efficiency on the consumer side, including residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
5. Training and Capacity Building: Announcements about training programs, workshops, and seminars for stakeholders in the energy sector to promote best practices in energy efficiency.
6. Incentives and Penalties: Notifications about incentives for compliance with energy efficiency norms and penalties for non-compliance.

Recent and Notable Notifications (Examples)

1. Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act: Amendments to the Energy Conservation Act to strengthen regulations and enforcement mechanisms.
2. Mandatory Use of LED Lighting: Notifications mandating the use of LED lighting in government buildings and public infrastructure to enhance energy efficiency.
3. Efficiency Standards for Appliances: Updates to the standards for energy efficiency for household and industrial appliances, aimed at reducing overall energy consumption.