Q91. Which of the statement given below about Bureau of Energy Efficiency is/are correct?
1. It gives financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy.
2. It is a statutory body under Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
3. It works under Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
(a) Only 1 and 2
The Government of India set up Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.
The mission of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency is to assist in developing policies and strategies with a thrust on self-regulation and market principles, within the overall framework of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 with the primary objective of reducing energy intensity of the Indian economy.
It promote use of energy efficient processes, equipment, devices and systems and undertakes measures against the wasteful use of electricity
It also gives financial assistance to institutions for promoting efficient use of energy and its conservation.
It works under Ministry of Power.