Energy Efficiency — Environmental Laws

Entry	Year	Description	Impact
Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act	2010	Strengthened enforcement mechanisms by introducing penalties for non-compliance with energy consumption norms, empowered BEE to specify energy consumption standards for equipment and appliances, and enhanced provisions for energy audits and energy manager appointments.	Transformed energy efficiency from voluntary to mandatory framework, enabling effective implementation of PAT scheme and standards & labeling program with legal backing for compliance enforcement.