[1] The agency's function is to encourage the efficient use of energy in India by developing programs to support it.

[2] For example, the government proposed to make it mandatory for certain appliances in India to have ratings by the BEE from January 2010 onwards.

Participant investors in the sales earn internationally tradeable carbon credits under the Clean Development Mechanism of the Kyoto Protocol.

[8] Standards and Labeling: The BEE has made it mandatory for certain high energy use consumer equipment and appliances to be tested and labeled with their energy performance in order for consumers to be able to make an informed choice about their purchases.

The program includes outreach and workshops for sellers to understand the labeling and the cost and energy saving potential of rated equipment and appliances in order for them to inform customers.