Executive Summary:
This notification, issued by the Ministry of Power, amends the Energy Conservation Act of 2001. It introduces a new Table 3.3 specifying star rating plans for storage type electric water heaters, valid from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020. Additionally, it restricts the display of particulars for 1-Star rated water heaters with a capacity of up to 200 liters from January 1, 2019.
Key Points / Main Content:
* **Amendment Overview**: Further amends notification S.O. 2902 E, dated September 7, 2016, related to energy conservation.
* **Table 3.3 Introduction**: Inserts Table 3.3 after Table 3.2 in paragraph 3(a)(1), which outlines the Star Rating Plan validity from January 1, 2019, to December 31, 2020.
* Includes rated capacity in liters and standing losses in kWh/24 hours for 1 to 5-star ratings.
* **Restriction on 1-Star Display**: Subparagraph 2 of paragraph 3(b) is substituted.
* Prohibits the display of particulars on storage type electric water heaters (up to 200 liters) with a 1-Star rating from January 1, 2019.
Impact Analysis:
Stakeholders Impacted: Manufacturers/Sellers of Electric Water Heaters
* Impact: Must comply with the new star rating specifications in Table 3.3 for products manufactured/sold between January 1, 2019, and December 31, 2020.
* Action Required: Manufacturers must not display particulars on 1-Star rated storage type electric water heaters (up to 200 liters) from January 1, 2019, and should adjust their product lines to meet higher energy performance levels.
Stakeholders Impacted: Consumers
* Impact: Will have access to water heaters adhering to the updated star rating system, promoting energy efficiency. The removal of 1-star rated products encourages the purchase of more energy-efficient models.
* Action Required: Be aware of the new star rating system when purchasing storage type electric water heaters after January 1, 2019.
Stakeholders Impacted: Bureau of Energy Efficiency
* Impact: Responsible for enforcing the updated regulations and ensuring compliance with the new star rating system.
* Action Required: Implement and oversee the new regulations, ensuring manufacturers comply with the updated star rating system and display restrictions.
Key Entities Referenced
Energy Conservation Act, 2001: A law enacted by the Parliament of India related to energy conservation.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency: An agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power, created in 2002 responsible for promoting energy efficiency and conservation.
Ministry of Power: A ministry in the Government of India responsible for the development of electrical power.
New Delhi: The capital of India where the notification was issued.
S.O. 2902E: An earlier notification by the Ministry of Power, dated 8th September 2016, which is being amended by the current notification.
S.O. 1385: A notification amending S.O. 2902E, dated 2nd May 2017.
RAJ PAL: Economic Adviser at Ministry of Power.
Star Rating Plan: A system for rating the energy efficiency of appliances, in this case for storage type electric water heaters.