bureau of energy efficiency

Soon, you will be able to know how energy efficient your mobile phone charger is. The Power Ministry is preparing to introduce energy labelling system for mobile phone chargers, as part of its efforts to promote energy conservation. "We are working on introducing star (energy) labelling system for mobile phone chargers. It will be voluntary (for the makers of chargers) in the beginning and later, we plan to make it mandatory," a senior Power Ministry official said. Full Article

It could soon be a tough road ahead for vehicles with low fuel efficiency. The Government is considering a proposal to introduce a new tax on such vehicles to ensure that they are phased out. This tax could be a deterrent against manufacture of fuel-guzzling vehicles. The proposal simultaneously suggests a ban on vehicles older than 15 years as they cause greater pollution. Besides, States could be given incentives to impose such taxes, while those not falling in line mi.. Full Article