Science TechnologyMonday, 2 March 2026·The Hindu
BEE marks 25th Foundation Day on 1 March 2026 with energy-efficiency programme review
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency celebrated its 25th Foundation Day on 1 March 2026 in New Delhi and reviewed major national efficiency programmes.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 1 March 2026, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, marked its 25th Foundation Day at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi.
Key specifics
- BEE functions under the Ministry of Power and completed 25 years in 2026.
- The event reviewed the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) Scheme.
- It also highlighted the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS) and Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency (CAFE) norms.
- Other programmes mentioned included the Renewable Consumption Obligation (RCO) and the Standards & Labelling (S&L) Programme.
- The review covered the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Code (ECSBC) and the ADEETIE scheme for MSMEs.
Exam lens
Science and technology plus environment MCQ, BEE, 25th Foundation Day, 1 March 2026, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, PAT, CCTS, CAFE, RCO — a standard TNPSC match-the-following topic.