The Energy Conservation Act, 2001
Administered Ministry: Ministry of Power
Section
Section 1 Short title, extent and commencement.
(1) This Act may be called the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1***
(3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.
(2) It extends to the whole of India 1***
(3) It shall come into force on such date2 as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint; and different dates may be appointed for different provisions of this Act and any reference in any such provision to the commencement of this Act shall be construed as a reference to the coming into force of that provision.
1. The words "except the State of Jammu and Kashmir" omitted by Act 34 of 2019, s. 95 and the Fifth Schedule (w.e.f. 31-10- 2019).
2. 28th June, 2012 (sections 31, 33, 44, 45), vide notification No. S. O. 1433(E), dated 28th June, 2012, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).
2. 28th June, 2012 (sections 31, 33, 44, 45), vide notification No. S. O. 1433(E), dated 28th June, 2012, see Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, sec. 3(ii).
Section 2 Definitions.
In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires,--
(a) accredited energy auditor means 1[an energy auditor accredited in accordance with the provisions of] clause (p) of sub-section (2) of section 13;
(b) Appellate Tribunal means the Appellate Tribunal for Energy Conservation 2[referred to in section 30];
3[4 [(c) "building"means any structure or erection or part of structure or erection--
(i) constructed after the rules relating to energy conservation and sustainable building codes have been notified by the Central Government under clause (p) of section 14 and by the State Government under clause (a) of section 15;
(ii) which has a minimum connected load of 100 Kilowatt (kW) or contract demand of 120 Kilovolt Ampere (kVA); and
(iii) which is used or intended to be used for commercial purpose or as an office building or for residential purpose:
Provided that the State Government may specify a lower connected load or contract demand than the load or demand specified above;]
(d) Bureau means the Bureau of Energy Efficiency established under sub-section (1) of section 3;
5 [(da) "carbon credit certificate" means the certificate issued by the Central Government or any agency authorised by it under section 14AA;
(db) "carbon credit trading scheme" means the scheme for reduction of carbon emissions notified by the Central Government under clause (w) of section 14;]
(e) Chairperson means the Chairperson of the Governing Council;
(f) designated agency means any agency designated under clause (d) of section 15;
(g) designated consumer means any consumer specified under clause (e) of section 14;
6 [ (h) "energy" means any form of energy derived from fossil fuels or non-fossil sources or renewable sources; ]
(i) energy audit means the verification, monitoring and analysis of use of energy including submission of technical report containing recommendations for improving energy efficiency with cost benefit analysis and an action plan to reduce energy consumption;
7 [(ia) "energy auditor" means any individual possessing the qualifications prescribed under clause (m) of section 14; ]
8[(j) "energy conservation and sustainable building code" means the code which provides norms and standards for energy efficiency and its conservation, use of renewable energy and other green building requirements for a building;];
(k) energy consumption standards means the norms for process and energy consumption standards specified under clause (a) of section 14;
(l) Energy Management Centre means the Energy Management Centre set up under the Resolution of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Energy, Department of Power No. 7(2)/87- EP(Vol. IV), dated the 5th July, 1989 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860);
(m) energy manager means any individual possessing the qualifications prescribed under clause (m) of section 14;
9[(ma) energy savings certificate means any energy savings certificate issued to the designated consumers under sub-section (1) of section 14A;
(maa) equipment or appliance means any equipment or appliance which consumes, generates, transmits or supplies energy and includes any device that consumes any form of energy and produces a desired work;]
(n) Governing Council means the Governing Council referred to in section 4;
(o) member means the member of the Governing Council and includes the Chairperson;
(p) notification means a notification in the Gazette of India or, as the case may be, the Official Gazette of a State;
(q) prescribed means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
10 [ (qa) "registered entity" means any entity, including designated consumers, registered for carbon credit trading scheme specified under clause (w) of section 14; ]
(r) regulations means regulations made by the Bureau under this Act;
(s) Schedule means the Schedule to this Act;
(t) State Commission means the State Electricity Regulatory Commission established under sub-section (1) of section 17 of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 (14 of 1998);
11 [ (ta) "vehicle" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (28) of section 2 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988);
(tb) "vessel" includes every description of water craft used or capable of being used in inland waters or in coastal waters, including any ship, boat, sailing vessel, tug, barge or other description of vessel including non-displacement craft, amphibious craft, wing-in-ground craft, ferry, roll-on-roll-off vessel, container vessel, tanker vessel, gas carrier or floating unit or dumb vessel used for transportation, storage or accommodation within or through inland waters and coastal waters; ].
(u) words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (9 of 1910) or the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948) or the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 (14 of 1998) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in those Acts.
(a) accredited energy auditor means 1[an energy auditor accredited in accordance with the provisions of] clause (p) of sub-section (2) of section 13;
(b) Appellate Tribunal means the Appellate Tribunal for Energy Conservation 2[referred to in section 30];
3[4 [(c) "building"means any structure or erection or part of structure or erection--
(i) constructed after the rules relating to energy conservation and sustainable building codes have been notified by the Central Government under clause (p) of section 14 and by the State Government under clause (a) of section 15;
(ii) which has a minimum connected load of 100 Kilowatt (kW) or contract demand of 120 Kilovolt Ampere (kVA); and
(iii) which is used or intended to be used for commercial purpose or as an office building or for residential purpose:
Provided that the State Government may specify a lower connected load or contract demand than the load or demand specified above;]
(d) Bureau means the Bureau of Energy Efficiency established under sub-section (1) of section 3;
5 [(da) "carbon credit certificate" means the certificate issued by the Central Government or any agency authorised by it under section 14AA;
(db) "carbon credit trading scheme" means the scheme for reduction of carbon emissions notified by the Central Government under clause (w) of section 14;]
(e) Chairperson means the Chairperson of the Governing Council;
(f) designated agency means any agency designated under clause (d) of section 15;
(g) designated consumer means any consumer specified under clause (e) of section 14;
6 [ (h) "energy" means any form of energy derived from fossil fuels or non-fossil sources or renewable sources; ]
(i) energy audit means the verification, monitoring and analysis of use of energy including submission of technical report containing recommendations for improving energy efficiency with cost benefit analysis and an action plan to reduce energy consumption;
7 [(ia) "energy auditor" means any individual possessing the qualifications prescribed under clause (m) of section 14; ]
8[(j) "energy conservation and sustainable building code" means the code which provides norms and standards for energy efficiency and its conservation, use of renewable energy and other green building requirements for a building;];
(k) energy consumption standards means the norms for process and energy consumption standards specified under clause (a) of section 14;
(l) Energy Management Centre means the Energy Management Centre set up under the Resolution of the Government of India in the erstwhile Ministry of Energy, Department of Power No. 7(2)/87- EP(Vol. IV), dated the 5th July, 1989 and registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (21 of 1860);
(m) energy manager means any individual possessing the qualifications prescribed under clause (m) of section 14;
9[(ma) energy savings certificate means any energy savings certificate issued to the designated consumers under sub-section (1) of section 14A;
(maa) equipment or appliance means any equipment or appliance which consumes, generates, transmits or supplies energy and includes any device that consumes any form of energy and produces a desired work;]
(n) Governing Council means the Governing Council referred to in section 4;
(o) member means the member of the Governing Council and includes the Chairperson;
(p) notification means a notification in the Gazette of India or, as the case may be, the Official Gazette of a State;
(q) prescribed means prescribed by rules made under this Act;
10 [ (qa) "registered entity" means any entity, including designated consumers, registered for carbon credit trading scheme specified under clause (w) of section 14; ]
(r) regulations means regulations made by the Bureau under this Act;
(s) Schedule means the Schedule to this Act;
(t) State Commission means the State Electricity Regulatory Commission established under sub-section (1) of section 17 of the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 (14 of 1998);
11 [ (ta) "vehicle" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in clause (28) of section 2 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 (59 of 1988);
(tb) "vessel" includes every description of water craft used or capable of being used in inland waters or in coastal waters, including any ship, boat, sailing vessel, tug, barge or other description of vessel including non-displacement craft, amphibious craft, wing-in-ground craft, ferry, roll-on-roll-off vessel, container vessel, tanker vessel, gas carrier or floating unit or dumb vessel used for transportation, storage or accommodation within or through inland waters and coastal waters; ].
(u) words and expressions used and not defined in this Act but defined in the Indian Electricity Act, 1910 (9 of 1910) or the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948) or the Electricity Regulatory Commissions Act, 1998 (14 of 1998) shall have the meanings respectively assigned to them in those Acts.
1. Subs. by Act 28 of 2010 s. 2, for "an auditor possessing qualifications specified under" (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
2. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for "established under section 30" (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
3. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for clause (c) (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
4. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 2, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
5. Ins. by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
6. Subs. by s. 2, ibid. for clause (h) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
7. Ins. by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
8. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for clause (j) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
9. Ins. by Act 28 of 2010, s. 2 (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
10. Ins. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 2, (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
11. Ins. by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
2. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for "established under section 30" (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
3. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for clause (c) (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
4. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 2, for clause (c) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
5. Ins. by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
6. Subs. by s. 2, ibid. for clause (h) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
7. Ins. by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
8. Subs. by s. 2, ibid., for clause (j) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
9. Ins. by Act 28 of 2010, s. 2 (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
10. Ins. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 2, (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
11. Ins. by s. 2, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
Section 3 Establishment and incorporation of Bureau of Energy Efficiency. 9 docs
(1) With effect from such date as the Central Government may, by notification, appoint, there shall be established, for the purposes of this Act, a Bureau to be called the Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
(2) The Bureau shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall, by the said name, sue or be sued.
(3) The head office of the Bureau shall be at Delhi.
(4) The Bureau may establish offices at other places in India.
(2) The Bureau shall be a body corporate by the name aforesaid having perpetual succession and a common seal, with power subject to the provisions of this Act, to acquire, hold and dispose of property, both movable and immovable, and to contract, and shall, by the said name, sue or be sued.
(3) The head office of the Bureau shall be at Delhi.
(4) The Bureau may establish offices at other places in India.
Section 4 Management of Bureau. 17 docs
(1) The general superintendence, direction and management of the affairs of the Bureau shall vest in the Governing Council which shall consist of not less than 1[thirty-one, but not exceeding thirty-seven], members to be appointed by the Central Government..
(2) The Governing Council shall consist of the following members, namely:--
(a) the Minister in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Power ex officio Chairperson;
(b) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Power ex officio member;
(c) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Petroleum and Natural Gas ex officio member;
(d) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Coal ex officio member;
(e) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Non-conventional Energy Sources ex officio member;
(f) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Atomic Energy ex officio member;
(g) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Consumer Affairs ex officio member;
2 [ (ga) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Environment, Forest and Climate Changeex officio member;
(gb) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Housing and Urban Affairsex officio member;
(gc) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Road Transport and Highwaysex officio member;
(gd) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Steelex officio member;
(ge) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Civil Aviationex officio member;
(gf) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Ports, Shipping and Waterwaysex officio member;
(gg) Member of the Railway Board (in charge of Energy), Ministry of Railwaysex officio member; ]
(h) Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority established under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948) ex officio member;
(i) Director-General of the Central Power Research Institute registered under the Karnataka Societies Act, 1960 (Karnataka Act 17 of 1960) ex officio member;
(j) Executive Director of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (XXI of 1860) ex officio member;
(k) Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) ex officio member;
(l) Director-General of the Bureau of Indian Standards established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986) ex officio member;
(m) Director-General of the National Test House, Department of Supply, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Kolkata ex officio member;
3 [(ma) Director-General of the National Productivity Council, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industryex officio member;[
(n) Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) ex officio member;
4[(o) one official each from the energy or power department of the five States from the five power regions, not below the rank of Principal Secretary to the State Government, to be appointed by the Central Governmentmember; ]
5[(p) such number of persons, not exceeding seven, as may be prescribed, to be appointed by the Central Government as members, from amongst persons who, in the opinion of the Central Government, are experts or capable of representing industry, equipment and appliance manufacturers, architects, institutes and consumersmember; ]
(q) such number of persons, not exceeding two as may be nominated by the Governing Council as members member;
(r) Director-General of Bureau ex officio member-secretary.
(3) The Governing Council may exercise all powers and do all acts and things which may be exercised or done by the Bureau.
(4) Every member referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
(5) The fee and allowances to be paid to the members referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) and the manner of filling up of vacancies and the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions shall be such as may be prescribed.
(2) The Governing Council shall consist of the following members, namely:--
(a) the Minister in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Power ex officio Chairperson;
(b) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Power ex officio member;
(c) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Petroleum and Natural Gas ex officio member;
(d) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Coal ex officio member;
(e) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Non-conventional Energy Sources ex officio member;
(f) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Atomic Energy ex officio member;
(g) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Consumer Affairs ex officio member;
2 [ (ga) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Environment, Forest and Climate Changeex officio member;
(gb) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Housing and Urban Affairsex officio member;
(gc) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Road Transport and Highwaysex officio member;
(gd) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Steelex officio member;
(ge) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Civil Aviationex officio member;
(gf) the Secretary to the Government of India, in charge of the Ministry or Department of the Central Government dealing with the Ports, Shipping and Waterwaysex officio member;
(gg) Member of the Railway Board (in charge of Energy), Ministry of Railwaysex officio member; ]
(h) Chairman of the Central Electricity Authority established under the Electricity (Supply) Act, 1948 (54 of 1948) ex officio member;
(i) Director-General of the Central Power Research Institute registered under the Karnataka Societies Act, 1960 (Karnataka Act 17 of 1960) ex officio member;
(j) Executive Director of the Petroleum Conservation Research Association, a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 (XXI of 1860) ex officio member;
(k) Chairman-cum-Managing Director of the Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) ex officio member;
(l) Director-General of the Bureau of Indian Standards established under the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986) ex officio member;
(m) Director-General of the National Test House, Department of Supply, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Kolkata ex officio member;
3 [(ma) Director-General of the National Productivity Council, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industryex officio member;[
(n) Managing Director of the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 (1 of 1956) ex officio member;
4[(o) one official each from the energy or power department of the five States from the five power regions, not below the rank of Principal Secretary to the State Government, to be appointed by the Central Governmentmember; ]
5[(p) such number of persons, not exceeding seven, as may be prescribed, to be appointed by the Central Government as members, from amongst persons who, in the opinion of the Central Government, are experts or capable of representing industry, equipment and appliance manufacturers, architects, institutes and consumersmember; ]
(q) such number of persons, not exceeding two as may be nominated by the Governing Council as members member;
(r) Director-General of Bureau ex officio member-secretary.
(3) The Governing Council may exercise all powers and do all acts and things which may be exercised or done by the Bureau.
(4) Every member referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) shall hold office for a term of three years from the date on which he enters upon his office.
(5) The fee and allowances to be paid to the members referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) and the manner of filling up of vacancies and the procedure to be followed in the discharge of their functions shall be such as may be prescribed.
1. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 3, for twenty, but not exceeding twenty-six (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
2. Ins. by s. 3, ibid, (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
3. Ins. by s. 3, ibid, (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
4. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for clause (o) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
5. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for clause (p) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
2. Ins. by s. 3, ibid, (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
3. Ins. by s. 3, ibid, (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
4. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for clause (o) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
5. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for clause (p) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
Section 5 Meetings of Governing Council. 1 docs
(1) The Governing Council shall meet at such times and places, and shall observe such rules of procedure in regard to the transaction of business at its meetings (including quorum at such meetings) as may be provided by regulations.
(2) The Chairperson or, if for any reason, he is unable to attend a meeting of the Governing Council, any other member chosen by the members present from amongst themselves at the meeting shall preside at the meeting.
(3) All questions which come up before any meeting of the Governing Council shall be decided by a majority vote of the members present and voting, and in the event of an equality of votes, the Chairperson or in his absence, the person presiding, shall have a second or casting vote.
(2) The Chairperson or, if for any reason, he is unable to attend a meeting of the Governing Council, any other member chosen by the members present from amongst themselves at the meeting shall preside at the meeting.
(3) All questions which come up before any meeting of the Governing Council shall be decided by a majority vote of the members present and voting, and in the event of an equality of votes, the Chairperson or in his absence, the person presiding, shall have a second or casting vote.
Section 6 Vacancies, etc., not to invalidate proceedings of Bureau, Governing Council or Committee.
No act or proceeding of the Bureau or the Governing Council or any Committee shall be invalid merely by reason of--
(a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Bureau or the Governing Council or the Committee; or
(b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a Director-General or Secretary of the Bureau or a member of the Governing Council or the Committee; or
(c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Bureau or the Governing Council or the Committee not affecting the merits of the case.
(a) any vacancy in, or any defect in the constitution of, the Bureau or the Governing Council or the Committee; or
(b) any defect in the appointment of a person acting as a Director-General or Secretary of the Bureau or a member of the Governing Council or the Committee; or
(c) any irregularity in the procedure of the Bureau or the Governing Council or the Committee not affecting the merits of the case.
Section 7 Removal of member from office.
The Central Government shall remove a member referred to in clauses (o), (p) and (q) of sub-section (2) of section 4 from office if he--
(a) is, or at any time has been, adjudicated as insolvent;
(b) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
(c) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves a moral turpitude;
(d) has, in the opinion of the Central Government, so abused his position as to render his continuation in office detrimental to the public interest:
Provided that no member shall be removed under this clause unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.
(a) is, or at any time has been, adjudicated as insolvent;
(b) is of unsound mind and stands so declared by a competent court;
(c) has been convicted of an offence which, in the opinion of the Central Government, involves a moral turpitude;
(d) has, in the opinion of the Central Government, so abused his position as to render his continuation in office detrimental to the public interest:
Provided that no member shall be removed under this clause unless he has been given a reasonable opportunity of being heard in the matter.
Section 8 Constitution of Advisory Committees and other committees. 6 docs
(1) Subject to any regulations made in this behalf, the Bureau shall, within six months from the date of commencement of this Act, constitute Advisory Committees for the efficient discharge of its functions.
(2) Each Advisory Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and such other members as may be determined by regulations.
(3) Without prejudice to the powers contained in sub-section (1), the Bureau may constitute, such number of technical committees of experts for the formulation of energy consumption standards or norms in respect of equipment or processes, as it considers necessary.
(2) Each Advisory Committee shall consist of a Chairperson and such other members as may be determined by regulations.
(3) Without prejudice to the powers contained in sub-section (1), the Bureau may constitute, such number of technical committees of experts for the formulation of energy consumption standards or norms in respect of equipment or processes, as it considers necessary.
Section 9 Director General of Bureau. 9 docs
(1) The Central Government shall, by notification, appoint a Director-General from amongst persons of ability and standing, having adequate knowledge and experience in dealing with the matters relating to energy production, supply and energy management, standardisation and efficient use of energy and its conservation.
(2) The Central Government shall, by notification, appoint any person not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of India as Secretary of the Bureau.
(3) The Director-General shall hold office for a term of 1[five years] from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier.
(4) The salary and allowances payable to the Director-General and other terms and conditions of his service and other terms and conditions of service of the Secretary of the Bureau shall be such as may be prescribed.
(5) Subject to general superintendence, direction and management of the affairs by the Governing Council, the Director-General of the Bureau shall be the Chief Executive Authority of the Bureau.
(6) The Director-General of the Bureau shall exercise and discharge such powers and duties of the Bureau as may be determined by regulations.
(2) The Central Government shall, by notification, appoint any person not below the rank of Deputy Secretary to the Government of India as Secretary of the Bureau.
(3) The Director-General shall hold office for a term of 1[five years] from the date on which he enters upon his office or until he attains the age of sixty years, whichever is earlier.
(4) The salary and allowances payable to the Director-General and other terms and conditions of his service and other terms and conditions of service of the Secretary of the Bureau shall be such as may be prescribed.
(5) Subject to general superintendence, direction and management of the affairs by the Governing Council, the Director-General of the Bureau shall be the Chief Executive Authority of the Bureau.
(6) The Director-General of the Bureau shall exercise and discharge such powers and duties of the Bureau as may be determined by regulations.
1 Subs. by Act 28 of 2010 s. 3, for "three years" (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
Section 10 Officers and employees of Bureau. 3 docs
(1) 1[The Bureau] may appoint such other officers and employees in the Bureau as it considers necessary for the efficient discharge of its functions under this Act.
(2) The terms and conditions of service of officers and other employees of the Bureau appointed under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed.
(2) The terms and conditions of service of officers and other employees of the Bureau appointed under sub-section (1) shall be such as may be prescribed.
1. Subs. by s. 4, ibid., for "The Central Government" (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
Section 11 Authentication of orders and decisions of Bureau. 1 docs
All orders and decisions of the Bureau shall be authenticated by the signature of the Director-General or any other officer of the Bureau authorised by the Director-General in this behalf.
Section 12 Transfer of assets, liabilities and employees of Energy Management Centre.
(1) On and from the date of establishment of the Bureau--
(a) any reference to the Energy Management Centre in any law other than this Act or in any contract or other instrument shall be deemed as a reference to the Bureau;
(b) all properties and assets, movable and immovable of, or belonging to, the Energy Management Centre shall vest in the Bureau;
(c) all the rights and liabilities of the Energy Management Centre shall be transferred to, and be the rights and liabilities of, the Bureau;
(d) without prejudice to the provisions of clause (c), all debts, obligations and liabilities incurred, all contracts entered into and all matters and things engaged to be done by, with or for the Energy Management Centre immediately before that date, for or in connection with the purposes of the said Centre shall be deemed to have been incurred, entered into, or engaged to be done by, with or for, the Bureau;
(e) all sums of money due to the Energy Management Centre immediately before that date shall be deemed to be due to the Bureau;
(f) all suits and other legal proceedings instituted or which could have been instituted by or against the Energy Management Centre immediately before that date may be continued or may be instituted by or against the Bureau; and
(g) every employee holding any office under the Energy Management Centre immediately before that date shall hold his office in the Bureau by the same tenure and upon the same terms and conditions of service as respects remuneration, leave, provident fund, retirement or other terminal benefits as he would have held such office if the Bureau had not been established and shall continue to do so as an employee of the Bureau or until the expiry of six months from that date if such employee opts not to be the employee of the Bureau within such period.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947) or in any other law for the time being in force, the absorption of any employee by the Bureau in its regular service under this section shall not entitle such employee to any compensation under that Act or other law and no such claim shall be entertained by any court, tribunal or other authority.
(a) any reference to the Energy Management Centre in any law other than this Act or in any contract or other instrument shall be deemed as a reference to the Bureau;
(b) all properties and assets, movable and immovable of, or belonging to, the Energy Management Centre shall vest in the Bureau;
(c) all the rights and liabilities of the Energy Management Centre shall be transferred to, and be the rights and liabilities of, the Bureau;
(d) without prejudice to the provisions of clause (c), all debts, obligations and liabilities incurred, all contracts entered into and all matters and things engaged to be done by, with or for the Energy Management Centre immediately before that date, for or in connection with the purposes of the said Centre shall be deemed to have been incurred, entered into, or engaged to be done by, with or for, the Bureau;
(e) all sums of money due to the Energy Management Centre immediately before that date shall be deemed to be due to the Bureau;
(f) all suits and other legal proceedings instituted or which could have been instituted by or against the Energy Management Centre immediately before that date may be continued or may be instituted by or against the Bureau; and
(g) every employee holding any office under the Energy Management Centre immediately before that date shall hold his office in the Bureau by the same tenure and upon the same terms and conditions of service as respects remuneration, leave, provident fund, retirement or other terminal benefits as he would have held such office if the Bureau had not been established and shall continue to do so as an employee of the Bureau or until the expiry of six months from that date if such employee opts not to be the employee of the Bureau within such period.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947 (14 of 1947) or in any other law for the time being in force, the absorption of any employee by the Bureau in its regular service under this section shall not entitle such employee to any compensation under that Act or other law and no such claim shall be entertained by any court, tribunal or other authority.
Section 13 Powers and functions of Bureau. 13 docs
(1) The Bureau shall, effectively co-ordinate with designated consumers, designated agencies and other agencies, recognise and utilise the existing resources and infrastructure, in performing the functions assigned to it by or under this Act.
(2) The Bureau may perform such functions and exercise such powers as may be assigned to it by or under this Act and in particular, such functions and powers include the function and power to--
(a) recommend to the Central Government the norms for processes and energy consumption standards required to be notified under clause (a) of section 14;
1[(aa) recommend to the Central Government for issuing of the energy savings certificate under section 14A;]
(b) recommend to the Central Government the particulars required to be displayed on label on equipment or on appliances and manner of their display under clause (d) of section 14;
(c) recommend to the Central Government for notifying any user or class of users of energy as a designated consumer under clause (e) of section 14;
(d) take suitable steps to prescribe guidelines for energy conservation building codes under clause (p) of section 14;
(e) take all measures necessary to create awareness and disseminate information for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(f) arrange and organise training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(g) strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation;
(h) promote research and development in the field of energy conservation;
(i) develop testing and certification procedure and promote testing facilities for certification and testing for energy consumption of equipment and appliances;
(j) formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects for promotion of efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(k) promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems;
(l) promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects;
(m) give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(n) levy fee, as may be determined by regulations, for services provided for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(o) maintain a list of accredited energy auditors as may be specified by regulations;
2[(p) specify, by regulations, the qualifications, criteria and conditions subject to which a person may be accredited as an energy auditor and the procedure for such accreditation;]
(q) specify, by regulations, the manner and intervals of time in which the energy audit shall be conducted;
(r) specify, by regulations, certification procedures for 3[energy auditors and energy managers] to be designated or appointed by designated consumers;
(s) prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation for educational institutions, boards, universities or autonomous bodies and coordinate with them for inclusion of such curriculum in their syllabus;
1[(sa) conduct examination for capacity building and strengthening of services in the field of energy conservation including certification of energy managers and energy auditors;]
(t) implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation as may be assigned to it by the Central Government;
(u) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
(2) The Bureau may perform such functions and exercise such powers as may be assigned to it by or under this Act and in particular, such functions and powers include the function and power to--
(a) recommend to the Central Government the norms for processes and energy consumption standards required to be notified under clause (a) of section 14;
1[(aa) recommend to the Central Government for issuing of the energy savings certificate under section 14A;]
(b) recommend to the Central Government the particulars required to be displayed on label on equipment or on appliances and manner of their display under clause (d) of section 14;
(c) recommend to the Central Government for notifying any user or class of users of energy as a designated consumer under clause (e) of section 14;
(d) take suitable steps to prescribe guidelines for energy conservation building codes under clause (p) of section 14;
(e) take all measures necessary to create awareness and disseminate information for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(f) arrange and organise training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(g) strengthen consultancy services in the field of energy conservation;
(h) promote research and development in the field of energy conservation;
(i) develop testing and certification procedure and promote testing facilities for certification and testing for energy consumption of equipment and appliances;
(j) formulate and facilitate implementation of pilot projects and demonstration projects for promotion of efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(k) promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems;
(l) promote innovative financing of energy efficiency projects;
(m) give financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(n) levy fee, as may be determined by regulations, for services provided for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(o) maintain a list of accredited energy auditors as may be specified by regulations;
2[(p) specify, by regulations, the qualifications, criteria and conditions subject to which a person may be accredited as an energy auditor and the procedure for such accreditation;]
(q) specify, by regulations, the manner and intervals of time in which the energy audit shall be conducted;
(r) specify, by regulations, certification procedures for 3[energy auditors and energy managers] to be designated or appointed by designated consumers;
(s) prepare educational curriculum on efficient use of energy and its conservation for educational institutions, boards, universities or autonomous bodies and coordinate with them for inclusion of such curriculum in their syllabus;
1[(sa) conduct examination for capacity building and strengthening of services in the field of energy conservation including certification of energy managers and energy auditors;]
(t) implement international co-operation programmes relating to efficient use of energy and its conservation as may be assigned to it by the Central Government;
(u) perform such other functions as may be prescribed.
1. Ins. by Act of 28 of 2010, s. 5 (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
2. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for clause (p) (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
3. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for "energy managers" (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
2. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for clause (p) (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
3. Subs. by s. 5, ibid., for "energy managers" (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
Section 13A Prohibition of use of deceptive name, etc.
1[13A. Prohibition of use of deceptive name, etc.—(1) No person shall, without previous permission of the Bureau, use any name which so nearly resembles the name of the Bureau as to deceive or likely to deceive the public.
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no registering authority shall register any company, firm or other body of persons which bears any name or mark resembling the name of the Bureau.]
(2) Notwithstanding anything contained in any other law for the time being in force, no registering authority shall register any company, firm or other body of persons which bears any name or mark resembling the name of the Bureau.]
1. Ins. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 5 (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
Section 14 Power of Central Government to enforce efficient use of energy and its conservation. 26 docs
The Central Government may, by notification, in consultation with the Bureau,--
(a) specify the norms for processes and energy consumption standards for any equipment, 1 [appliance, vehicle, vessel, industrial unit, building or establishment which consumes, generates, transmits or supplies energy; ]
(b) specify equipment or appliance 2 [or vehicle, vessel, industrial unit, building or establishment ] or class of equipments or appliances, as the case may be, for the purposes of this Act;
3[(c) prohibit manufacture or import of any equipment or appliance or vehicle or vessel specified under clause (b), unless it conforms to energy consumption standards specified under clause (a):
Provided that an industrial unit specified under clause (b) shall close its operations unless it conforms to the norms for processes or energy consumption standards specified under clause (a):
Provided further that from the date of notification of norms for processes and energy consumption standards under clause (a), no notification prohibiting such manufacture or import shall be issued––
(i) within a period of six months in the case of equipment or appliance or vehicle or vessel; and
(ii) within a period of two years for closure of industrial unit:
Provided also that the Central Government may, having regard to the market share and the technological development having impact on equipment or appliance or vehicle or vessel, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, extend the said period of six months referred to above, by a further period not exceeding six month;]
(d) direct display of such particulars on label on equipment or on appliance specified under clause (b) and in such manner as may be specified by regulations;
(e) specify, having regard to the intensity or quantity of energy consumed and the amount of investment required for switching over to energy efficient equipments and capacity of industry to invest in it and availability of the energy efficient machinery and equipment required by the industry, 4[any user or class of users of energy in the energy intensive industries and other establishments as specified in the Schedule as a designated consumer] for the purposes of this Act;
(f) alter the list of Energy Intensive Industries 5[and other establishments ] specified in the Schedule;
(g) establish and prescribe such energy consumption norms and standards for designated consumers as it may consider necessary:
Provided that the Central Government may prescribe different norms and standards for different designated consumers having regard to such factors as may be prescribed;
(h) direct, having regard to quantity of energy consumed or the norms and standards of energy consumption specified under clause (a), the Energy Intensive Industries 6and other establishments] specified in the Schedule to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor in such manner and intervals of time as may be specified by regulations;
(i) direct, if considered necessary for efficient use of energy and its conservation, any designated consumer to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor;
(j) specify the matters to be included for the purposes of inspection under sub-section (2) of section 17;
(k) direct any designated consumer to furnish to the designated agency, in such form and manner and within such period, as may be prescribed, the information with regard to the energy consumed and action taken on the recommendation of the accredited energy auditor;
(l) direct any designated consumer to designate or appoint 7[energy auditor or energy manager ] in charge of activities for efficient use of energy and its conservation and submit a report, in the form and manner as may be prescribed, on the status of energy consumption at the end of every financial year to the designated agency;
(m) prescribe minimum qualification for 8[energy auditors and energy managers] to be designated or appointed under clause (l);
(n) direct every designated consumer to comply with energy consumption norms and standards;
(o) direct any designated consumer, who does not fulfil the energy consumption norms and standards prescribed under clause (g), to prepare a scheme for efficient use of energy and its conservation and implement such scheme keeping in view the economic viability of the investment in 9[such form, the time within which and the manner] as may be prescribed;
(p) prescribe 9[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] for efficient use of energy and its conservation in the building or building complex;
(q) amend the 9[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] to suit the regional and local climatic conditions;
(r) direct every owner or occupier of the building or building complex, being a designated consumer to comply with the provisions of 9[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(s) direct, any designated consumer referred to in clause (r), if considered necessary, for efficient use of energy and its conservation in his building to get energy audit conducted in respect of such building by an accredited energy auditor in such manner and intervals of time as may be specified by regulations;
(t) take all measures necessary to create awareness and disseminate information for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(u) arrange and organise training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(v) take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances:
10 [(w) specify the carbon credit trading scheme;
(x) specify minimum share of consumption of non-fossil sources by designated consumers as energy or feedstock, provided different share of consumption may be specified for different types of non-fossil sources for different designated consumers;]
Provided that the powers under clauses (p) to (s) shall be exercised in consultation with the concerned State.
(a) specify the norms for processes and energy consumption standards for any equipment, 1 [appliance, vehicle, vessel, industrial unit, building or establishment which consumes, generates, transmits or supplies energy; ]
(b) specify equipment or appliance 2 [or vehicle, vessel, industrial unit, building or establishment ] or class of equipments or appliances, as the case may be, for the purposes of this Act;
3[(c) prohibit manufacture or import of any equipment or appliance or vehicle or vessel specified under clause (b), unless it conforms to energy consumption standards specified under clause (a):
Provided that an industrial unit specified under clause (b) shall close its operations unless it conforms to the norms for processes or energy consumption standards specified under clause (a):
Provided further that from the date of notification of norms for processes and energy consumption standards under clause (a), no notification prohibiting such manufacture or import shall be issued––
(i) within a period of six months in the case of equipment or appliance or vehicle or vessel; and
(ii) within a period of two years for closure of industrial unit:
Provided also that the Central Government may, having regard to the market share and the technological development having impact on equipment or appliance or vehicle or vessel, and for reasons to be recorded in writing, extend the said period of six months referred to above, by a further period not exceeding six month;]
(d) direct display of such particulars on label on equipment or on appliance specified under clause (b) and in such manner as may be specified by regulations;
(e) specify, having regard to the intensity or quantity of energy consumed and the amount of investment required for switching over to energy efficient equipments and capacity of industry to invest in it and availability of the energy efficient machinery and equipment required by the industry, 4[any user or class of users of energy in the energy intensive industries and other establishments as specified in the Schedule as a designated consumer] for the purposes of this Act;
(f) alter the list of Energy Intensive Industries 5[and other establishments ] specified in the Schedule;
(g) establish and prescribe such energy consumption norms and standards for designated consumers as it may consider necessary:
Provided that the Central Government may prescribe different norms and standards for different designated consumers having regard to such factors as may be prescribed;
(h) direct, having regard to quantity of energy consumed or the norms and standards of energy consumption specified under clause (a), the Energy Intensive Industries 6and other establishments] specified in the Schedule to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor in such manner and intervals of time as may be specified by regulations;
(i) direct, if considered necessary for efficient use of energy and its conservation, any designated consumer to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor;
(j) specify the matters to be included for the purposes of inspection under sub-section (2) of section 17;
(k) direct any designated consumer to furnish to the designated agency, in such form and manner and within such period, as may be prescribed, the information with regard to the energy consumed and action taken on the recommendation of the accredited energy auditor;
(l) direct any designated consumer to designate or appoint 7[energy auditor or energy manager ] in charge of activities for efficient use of energy and its conservation and submit a report, in the form and manner as may be prescribed, on the status of energy consumption at the end of every financial year to the designated agency;
(m) prescribe minimum qualification for 8[energy auditors and energy managers] to be designated or appointed under clause (l);
(n) direct every designated consumer to comply with energy consumption norms and standards;
(o) direct any designated consumer, who does not fulfil the energy consumption norms and standards prescribed under clause (g), to prepare a scheme for efficient use of energy and its conservation and implement such scheme keeping in view the economic viability of the investment in 9[such form, the time within which and the manner] as may be prescribed;
(p) prescribe 9[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] for efficient use of energy and its conservation in the building or building complex;
(q) amend the 9[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] to suit the regional and local climatic conditions;
(r) direct every owner or occupier of the building or building complex, being a designated consumer to comply with the provisions of 9[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(s) direct, any designated consumer referred to in clause (r), if considered necessary, for efficient use of energy and its conservation in his building to get energy audit conducted in respect of such building by an accredited energy auditor in such manner and intervals of time as may be specified by regulations;
(t) take all measures necessary to create awareness and disseminate information for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(u) arrange and organise training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(v) take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances:
10 [(w) specify the carbon credit trading scheme;
(x) specify minimum share of consumption of non-fossil sources by designated consumers as energy or feedstock, provided different share of consumption may be specified for different types of non-fossil sources for different designated consumers;]
Provided that the powers under clauses (p) to (s) shall be exercised in consultation with the concerned State.
1. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 6, for “appliance” (w.e.f. 1-1-2023). 2. Ins. by s. 6, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023). 3. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for clause (c) (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
4. Subs. by Act 28 of 2010, s. 6, for “any user or class of users of energy as a designated consumer” (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
5. Ins. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 6, (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
6. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for “energy manager” (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
7. Subs. by Act 28 of 2010, s. 6, for “energy managers” (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
8. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for “such form and manner” (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
9. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 6, for “energy conservation building codes” (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
10. Ins. by s. 6, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
4. Subs. by Act 28 of 2010, s. 6, for “any user or class of users of energy as a designated consumer” (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
5. Ins. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 6, (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
6. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for “energy manager” (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
7. Subs. by Act 28 of 2010, s. 6, for “energy managers” (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
8. Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for “such form and manner” (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
9. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 6, for “energy conservation building codes” (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
10. Ins. by s. 6, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
Section 14A Issuance of energy savings certificate 1 docs
1[14A. Power of Central Government to 1 [Issuance of energy savings certificate].--(1) The Central Government 3[ or any agency authorised by it] may issue the energy savings certificate to the designated consumer whose energy consumption is less than the prescribed norms and standards in accordance with the procedure as may be prescribed.
(2) The designated consumer whose energy consumption is more than the prescribed norms and standards shall be entitled to purchase the energy savings certificate to comply with the prescribed norms and standards.
4[Provided that any other person may also purchase energy saving certificate or carbon credit certificate on voluntary basis.] ]
(2) The designated consumer whose energy consumption is more than the prescribed norms and standards shall be entitled to purchase the energy savings certificate to comply with the prescribed norms and standards.
4[Provided that any other person may also purchase energy saving certificate or carbon credit certificate on voluntary basis.] ]
1. Ins. by Act 28 of 2010, s. 7, (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
2. Subs. Act 19 of 2022, s. 7, for the marginal heading "issue energy savings certificate" (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
3. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
4. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
2. Subs. Act 19 of 2022, s. 7, for the marginal heading "issue energy savings certificate" (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
3. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
4. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
Section 14AA Issuance of carbon credit certificate
1[14AA. Issuance of carbon credit certificate.—(1) The Central Government, or any agency authorised by it may issue carbon credit certificate to the registered entity which complies with the requirements of the carbon credit trading scheme.
(2) The registered entity shall be entitled to purchase or sell the carbon credit certificate in accordance with carbon credit trading scheme specified under clause (w) of section 14.]
(2) The registered entity shall be entitled to purchase or sell the carbon credit certificate in accordance with carbon credit trading scheme specified under clause (w) of section 14.]
1. Ins. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 8 (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
Section 14B Power of Central Government to specify value of energy.
1[14B. Power of Central Government to specify value of energy.--The Central Government may, in consultation with the Bureau, prescribe the value of per metric ton of oil equivalent of energy consumed for the purposes of this Act.]
1. Ins. by s. 7, ibid. (w.e.f. 24-8-2010).
Section 15 Power of State Government to enforce certain provisions for efficient use of energy and its conservation. 3 docs
The State Government may, by notification, in consultation with the Bureau--
(a) amend the 1[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] to suit the regional and local climatic conditions and may, by rules made by it, specify and notify 1 [energy conservation and sustainable building codes] with respect to use of energy in the buildings 2 [and implement the same through building bye-laws of the State];
(b) direct every owner or occupier of a building or building complex being a designated consumer to comply with the provisions of the 1[energy conservation and sustainable building codes];
(c) direct, if considered necessary for efficient use of energy and its conservation, any designated consumer referred to in clause (b) to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor in such manner and at such intervals of time as may be specified by regulations;
(d) designate any agency as designated agency to coordinate, regulate and enforce provisions of this Act within the State;
(e) take all measures necessary to create awareness and disseminate information for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(f) arrange and organise training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(g) take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances;
(h) direct, any designated consumer to furnish to the designated agency, in such form and manner and within such period as may be specified by rules made by it, information with regard to the energy consumed by such consumer;
3[(ha) levy such fee as may be prescribed for the services rendered by the designated agency to promote efficient use of energy and its conservation under this Act;]
(i) specify the matters to be included for the purposes of inspection under sub-section (2) of section 17.
(a) amend the 1[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] to suit the regional and local climatic conditions and may, by rules made by it, specify and notify 1 [energy conservation and sustainable building codes] with respect to use of energy in the buildings 2 [and implement the same through building bye-laws of the State];
(b) direct every owner or occupier of a building or building complex being a designated consumer to comply with the provisions of the 1[energy conservation and sustainable building codes];
(c) direct, if considered necessary for efficient use of energy and its conservation, any designated consumer referred to in clause (b) to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor in such manner and at such intervals of time as may be specified by regulations;
(d) designate any agency as designated agency to coordinate, regulate and enforce provisions of this Act within the State;
(e) take all measures necessary to create awareness and disseminate information for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(f) arrange and organise training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(g) take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances;
(h) direct, any designated consumer to furnish to the designated agency, in such form and manner and within such period as may be specified by rules made by it, information with regard to the energy consumed by such consumer;
3[(ha) levy such fee as may be prescribed for the services rendered by the designated agency to promote efficient use of energy and its conservation under this Act;]
(i) specify the matters to be included for the purposes of inspection under sub-section (2) of section 17.
1. Subs. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 9, for “energy conservation building codes” (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
2. Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
3. Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
2. Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
3. Ins. by s. 9, ibid. (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).
Section 15A Budget of designated agency.
1[15A. Budget of designated agency.—The designated agency shall prepare, in such form and at such time in each financial year as may be prescribed, its budget for the next financial year, showing the estimated receipts and expenditure and forward the same to the State Government, which shall include the same in the annual budget.]
1. Ins. by Act 19 of 2022, s. 10 (w.e.f. 1-1-2023).