Why the new energy efficiency norms in electrical appliances matter

An increase in the window of norms revision and lowering the GST based on energy efficiency can help the appliances industry enforce of energy labelling norms better.

As a change in these norms has an impact on cost and price, value engineering by manufacturers, local manufacturing and educating customers about energy efficiency can also help, according to experts.

This is in the backdrop of the new energy labelling norms, set to be applicable for refrigerators from January 2020 and air-conditioners from January 2021. New energy labelling norms for ceiling fans are also expected to be implemented from July 2020.