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Mandates the use of energy efficient appliances in government buildings and institutions in NCT of Delhi.

Detailed Summary

This notification, issued under the Energy Conservation Act 2001 by the Lt. Governor of NCT of Delhi, mandates the use of energy-efficient appliances in government and government-aided sectors within Delhi. It specifically directs the mandatory use of energy-efficient Brushless DC (BLDC) fans, 5-star or higher rated air conditioners, and other star-rated energy-efficient appliances in government buildings, institutions, boards, and corporations. For new constructions in these sectors, these appliances are mandatory with immediate effect. In existing buildings, replacements of defective induction motor fans and air conditioners must be with energy-efficient alternatives.

Full Text

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA REGD. No. D. L.-33002/99 Delhi Gazette SG-DL-E-08032025-261517 EXTRAORDINARY PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY No. 85] DELHI, FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025/PHALGUNA 16, 1946 [N. C. T. D. No. 437 PART IV GOVERNMENT OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL TERRITORY OF DELHI DEPARTMENT OF POWER NOTIFICATION Delhi, the 7th March, 2025 No. F. 8 (1)/EEREM/2024-25/925-934.β€”In exercise of the power conferred by the section 18 of the Energy Conservation Act 2001 (52 of 2001), the Lt. Governor of the NCT of Delhi is pleased to issue the following directions for the efficient use of energy and its conservation in NCT of Delhi namely :- Mandatory use of Energy Efficient Brushless DC (BLDC) fans, 5 star or above Air conditioners and other star rated energy efficient appliances in Government Buildings/Government aided institutions/ Boards/Corporations. (1) The energy efficient BLDC fans, 5 star or above Air conditioners and other star rated energy efficient appliances shall be installed in all New Buildings/ Institutions constructed in Government Sector/ Government Aided Sector/ Board and Corporation/ Autonomous Bodies with immediate effect from date of issue of this notification. (2) It will be mandatory that in existing buildings, the defective induction motor fans and Air conditioners, when replaced, would be replaced by energy efficient BLDC fans, 5 star or above Air conditioners and other star rated energy efficient appliances only. (3) Consumers/User departments may explore use of other star rated Energy Efficient appliances with due diligence of cost benefit analysis. By Order and in the Name of the Lt. Governor of the National Capital Territory of Delhi, RAVI DHAWAN, Spl. Secy.

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