“AC bill too high even at 24°C?”: Expert reveals how to run air conditioner with up to 30% lower power consumptionEnergy auditor says AC electricity bills can be reduced by up to 30% through a combination of simple habits, low-cost upgrades, and regular...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
India may soon let consumers choose ethanol-blended petrol based on their cars: ReportConsumers will soon have more choices at petrol pumps across India. New ethanol-blended petrol variants like E20, E22, E25, and E30 will be...
28 May, 2026, 11.33 AM IST
Beating the Heat: India’s data centre dream and the 50°C reality in its pathIndia's digital economy is expanding rapidly. However, extreme heat is straining its data centers. Rising temperatures increase cooling nee...
22 May, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Power ministry nudges PSUs to test one-day work-from-home optionTo foster a modern work culture, the power sector's public sector undertakings are now considering a policy enabling employees to work from...
14 May, 2026, 09.14 PM IST
Why did the US stock market crash today? Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq sink deep into red as Iran tensions and soaring oil prices fuel fresh inflation fears across Wall StreetUS stock market crash today shocked Wall Street after US CPI inflation jumped to 3.8%, the highest level in three years. The Dow Jones fell...
12 May, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
REC arm makes move for carbon market playREC's consulting arm is set to enter the carbon markets. It will operate as an accredited carbon verification agency. Expressions of intere...
12 May, 2026, 12.15 AM IST
CAFE-3 draft eases emission norms, nudges automakers toward EV and hybrid shiftNew emission rules for vehicles will be implemented in 2027. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency has eased some targets for smaller cars. Manuf...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.46 AM IST
Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh top State Energy Efficiency Index FY24Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh have emerged as leaders in energy efficiency, according to the State Energy Efficiency Index 2024. Several s...
30 Aug, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
Bureau of Energy Efficiency plans norms to make more products energy efficientThe power ministry body, which works on improving energy efficiency of electronic products, also plans to revise the energy efficiency leve...
22 May, 2024, 01.58 PM IST
It's still about cost, just long-term nowLeading the charge is the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), the government agency responsible for the star-studded red-arch label found on...
21 Jul, 2023, 10.56 PM IST
Bureau of Energy Efficiency to discuss penalty provision with Auto CosThe BEE has called the meeting based on the suggestions made by vehicle manufacturers on the penalty provision, which they wanted to be add...
24 Jan, 2023, 07.17 AM IST
Experts warn consumers against using locally-sourced LED bulbsSeth praised AP and the State Energy Conservation Mission for aggressively implementing energy efficiency measures.
05 Jul, 2016, 08.17 PM IST
LED lights to carry energy efficiency labelsUnder the labeling programme for LED lights, it would be mandatory for the producers to affix efficiency labels on these lights.
02 Aug, 2015, 01.25 PM IST
- IBM announces collaboration with Bureau of Energy Efficiency
IBM today announced a collaboration with The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in India to create the country's first smart grid project.
18 May, 2011, 03.41 PM IST
- India unveils energy standard for laptops
An information and communication technology industry initiative started almost one-and-a-half years back for energy efficiency has finally ...
31 Mar, 2011, 05.28 AM IST
- Star ratings for computers, laptops to be mandatory: BEE
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) is all set to make star-rating compulsory for computers and laptops from this year.
22 Apr, 2010, 11.06 PM IST