Introduction

The Government of India established the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in 2002, under the provisions of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001.

A refrigerator is an important appliance in most households. It is the second highest guzzler of electricity, after air conditioners, consuming as much as 15% of electricity in typical urban households.

Over the past few decades, residential electricity consumption has increased due to ever-expanding electricity coverage in both urban and rural areas. This is augmented by growth in income levels which has enabled citizens to purchase energy-intensive electrical appliances such as TV, air conditioner, etc.