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The Ministry of Power, on behalf of the Central Government, issues an amendment to its previous notification S.O. 2528(E) dated 8th August, 2017, concerning energy conservation standards for appliances.

Detailed Summary

The Ministry of Power, acting under powers conferred by clause (a) of section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (52 of 2001), and in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has published notification S.O. 3984(E) on 28th August, 2025. This notification introduces further amendments to the Central Government's notification S.O. 2528(E), dated 8th August, 2017. Specifically, in paragraph 3, sub-paragraph (1), Table 3.1(g) is amended by substituting "2029" for "2028", and Table 3.2(g) is amended by substituting "2027" for "2028". A new serial number 8, specifying "From 1st January, 2028 to 31st December, 2029", is inserted after serial number 7 in Table 3.2. Furthermore, a new Table 3.2(h) is inserted for Split Air Conditioners applicable from 1st January, 2028, to 31st December, 2029, detailing Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER) values for different star levels: 1 Star (Minimum 3.80, Maximum 4.29), 2 Star (Minimum 4.30, Maximum 4.69), 3 Star (Minimum 4.70, Maximum 5.19), 4 Star (Minimum 5.20, Maximum 5.79), and 5 Star (Minimum 5.80). Additionally, after clause (ii) in sub-paragraph (3), a new clause (iii) is inserted, prohibiting 1-star split air conditioners (ISEER 3.80 – 4.29) specified in Table 3.2(h) for two-stage, multi-stage, or variable capacity air conditioners from 1st January, 2028, to 31st December, 2029, to upgrade their minimum energy performance level. The principal notification S.O. 2528(E) was previously amended by S.O. 3897(E) dated 30th October, 2019, S.O. 4485(E) dated 10th December, 2020, S.O. 4634(E) dated 10th November, 2021, and S.O. 2794(E) dated 18th July 2024.

Full Text

REGD. No. D. L.-33004/99 The Gazette of India CG-DL-E-02092025-265874 EXTRAORDINARY PART II-Section 3-Sub-section (ii) PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 3879] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025/BHADRA 10, 1947 MINISTRY OF POWER NOTIFICATION New Delhi, the 28th August, 2025 S.O. 3984(E). In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (a) of section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (52 of 2001), the Central Government, in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, hereby makes the following further amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Power, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii), vide number S.O. 2528(E), dated the 8th August, 2017, namely:- In the said notification, in paragraph 3,- (a) in sub-paragraph (1), (i) in Table 3.1(g), for the figures "2028", the figures "2029", shall be substituted. (ii) in Table 3.2(g), for the figures “2028”, the figures “2027”, shall be substituted. (iii) in Table 3.2, after serial number 7 and entries thereto, the following serial number and entries shall be inserted, namely:- “ 8. From 1st January, 2028 to 31st December, 2029 (iv) after Table 3.2(g), the following Table shall be inserted, namely:- "Table 3.2(h) – Split Air Conditione (From 1st January, 2028 to 31st December, 2029) Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (kWh/kWh) +-----------+---------+----------+ | Star Level| Minimum | Maximum | +-----------+---------+----------+ | 1 Star | 3.80 | 4.29 | | 2 Star | 4.30 | 4.69 | | 3 Star | 4.70 | 5.19 | | 4 Star | 5.20 | 5.79 | | 5 Star | 5.80" | | +-----------+---------+----------+ (h)" (b) after clause (ii) in sub-paragraph (3), the following clause shall be inserted, namely;- (iii) 1 star (ISEER 3.80 – 4.29) of split air conditioners specified in Table 3.2(h) shall not be permitted for two-stage capacity or multi-stage capacity or variable capacity air conditioners from 1st January 2028 to 31st December 2029, for the purpose of upgrading the minimum energy performance level of such air conditioners. [F. No. 10/6/2019-EC-Part(1)] DHIRAJ KUMAR SRIVASTAVA, Chief Enginee NOTE. - The Principal notification was published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part II, Section 3, Sub-section (ii) vide notification number S.O. 2528(E), dated the 8th August, 2017, and subsequently amended vide notification number S.O. 3897(E), dated the 30th October, 2019, S.O. 4485(E), dated the 10th December, 2020, S.O. 4634(E), dated the 10th November, 2021 and S.O. 2794(E), dated the 18th July 2024. Uploaded by Dte. of Printing at Government of India Press, Ring Road, Mayapuri, New Delhi-110064 and Published by the Controller of Publications, Delhi-110054. GORAKHA Digitally signed by GORAKHA NATH YADAVA NATH YADAVA Date: 2025.09.02 12:28:02 +05'30'

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