Law Updates

The Ministry of Power has released a draft notification for the Energy Conservation (Compliance Enforcement) Rules, 2025, under the Energy Conservation Act, 2001. These rules aim to ensure energy efficiency across industries, manufacturers, importers, and other relevant entities. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) will lead the process of monitoring, verifying, and reporting non-compliance. If any entity fails to meet energy efficiency norms, penalties will be imposed as per the law. Reports must be submitted regularly to BEE, which will then verify and report to the Central Government. State Electricity Regulatory Commissions will handle adjudication, and penalties collected will be credited to the Central Energy Conservation Fund, with 90% going to the states. BEE will also create regulations and issue guidelines for these rules. This initiative promotes sustainable energy use, regulatory compliance, and clean energy adoption, contributing to India’s energy conservation goals and efficient resource management.