Amendments to Energy Conservation Rules Notified by Central Government

The Central Government has issued amendments to a previous Ministry of Power notification under clause (a) of section 14 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. These amendments, made in consultation with the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, revise certain conditions related to designated consumers and energy consumption principles. The alterations aim to improve compliance and reporting procedures for energy efficiency in specific sectors. Updated responsibilities may include revised energy savings targets, compulsory audits, and performance monitoring requirements. The amendments are now in effect as per their publication in the Gazette of India.