India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), with support from CLASP, introduced 18 new appliance efficiency policies in 2024 aimed at reducing energy consumption and emissions. The updated regulations target both residential and commercial sectors, responding to rising energy demand driven by urbanization and industrial growth.
The cumulative impact of these measures is projected to save over 180 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity and avoid nearly 146 megatons (Mt) of CO₂ emissions by 2030. These policies cover a range of products, including ceiling fans, refrigerators, air conditioners, compressors, and televisions.
Key categories include packaged boilers, commercial beverage coolers, solar inverters, and refrigerant compressors, which together are expected to save 32.2 TWh of electricity and avoid 24 Mt of CO₂ emissions. Updated standards for ceiling fans alone are projected to save 35.9 TWh and avoid 29 Mt of CO₂ emissions.
The full list of 2024 appliance categories covered by the new policies includes:
Room air conditioners (fixed speed-split and window)
Room air conditioners (cassette, floor standing)
Inverter-room air conditioners
Frost-free and direct cool refrigerators
Ceiling fans
Color and UHD (4K) televisions
Distribution transformers
Deep freezers
Light commercial air conditioners
Storage water heaters
Commercial beverage coolers / visi-coolers
Packaged boilers
Solar inverters
Refrigerant compressors
LPG stoves
Microwave ovens
CLASP is also collaborating with State Designated Agencies (SDAs) in Odisha and Kerala to strengthen the implementation of BEE’s Standards & Labeling program at the state level. This effort aims to improve appliance efficiency adoption and enforcement regionally.
“By using higher efficiency appliances, India is building a more resilient energy system, reducing energy bills for consumers, and cutting emissions at scale,” stated CLASP.