Abstract
The promotion of energy efficiency has been at the forefront of the energy policy agenda. New technological inventions and increasing environmental concerns related to contemporary energy policy are the main drivers of the adoption of more energy‐efficient appliances in the domestic sector. Additionally, the mandatory star labeling program and incentive design mechanisms are also raising awareness and motivation for their use, thus contributing to the reduction of energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable energy policies generally pursue programs aiming for energy efficiency among domestic appliances. In India there are currently nine domestic electrical appliances/end‐uses certified with star labeling programs, in particular lighting sources, refrigerators, air conditioners, water heaters, televisions, computers, washing machines, ceiling fans, and water pumps. This study reviews main issues affecting selection of energy‐efficient technologies in India's domestic sector highlighting the main challenges impacting design of energy efficiency policies and programs in the country.This article is categorized under: Energy and Climate > Economics and Policy Energy Efficiency > Economics and Policy Energy and Development > Systems and Infrastructure
Highlights
Energy performance on a global scale depends on several factors such as energy supply, energy demand, and market transformation (MT) (Jefferson, 2016)
According to the Standards and Labeling (S&L) scheme recognized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of the Government of India there are 10 of 21 types of star-rated appliances used in households
A review is presented of energy-efficient end-use appliance technologies and energy efficiency policy initiatives across national level for India's residential sector, based on literature research
Summary
Energy performance on a global scale depends on several factors such as energy supply, energy demand, and market transformation (MT) (Jefferson, 2016). According to the Standards and Labeling (S&L) scheme recognized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of the Government of India there are 10 of 21 types of star-rated appliances used in households. There are mandatory labels for storage electric water heaters which consider a star rating system based on the standing (heat/energy) losses (kWh/24 hr/45C difference) calculated according to IS 2082:1993. In this context, water heaters are categorized in 10 different rated capacities ranging from 6 to 200 L (Collaborative Labelling and Appliance Standards Program [CLASP], 2015). According to IEA (2010b), “Energy efficiency governance is the combination of legislative frameworks and funding mechanisms, institutional arrangements, and coordination mechanisms, which work together to support implementation of energy efficiency strategies, policies, and programmes.” energy efficiency governance should cover a broad set of aspects
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