The government is planning to make star ratings in LED lamps mandatory by 2018 in the light of increasing demand for energy efficient products in the country, a Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) official said.
The government has already distributed more than 250 million LED bulbs under its UJALA scheme. BEE is looking to ensure that only quality products are available to the consumers.
According to media reports, Abhay Bakre, Director General, BEE said that since the LEDs have become really popular, every consumer is attracted to LED bulbs, which saves a lot of energy. So, we have made efforts to get set up this compliance window for mandatory rating.
He further added that from next year BEE would like lamps to be sold under mandatory star rating scheme so we can ensure that a good product is available and also quality and performance is assured
