Schedule 12 - Washing Machines

Policy Name (Box)
Schedule 12 - Washing Machines
India
Asia and Pacific
Voluntary
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
This schedule specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for all types of washing machines covered under the scope of IEC 60456 and IS 302-2-7 meant for household and similar use, being manufactured, imported and sold in India. The label is voluntary until December 31, 2020, and is expected to become mandatory in 2021.
Electricity
Washing Machines
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IEC 60456:2010, IS 302-7-7:2010

Energy Efficiency Policy for Direct Cool Refrigerator

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Direct Cool Refrigerator
India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for electric mains powered direct cool refrigerating appliance of the vapour compression type intended for household and similar use being manufactures; imported; or sold in India. From January 2020, a revised star rating table will be in effect and ratcheted up by 1 star.

This policy was revised in 2014, 2017 and 2020.
Electricity
Refrigerators-Freezers
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IS 1476 (Part-I): 2000

Energy Efficiency Policy for Distribution Transformers (DT)

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Distribution Transformers (DT)

star rating requirements

India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling requirements for oil immersed, naturally air cooled, three phase, and double wound non sealed type out door distribution transformer. The standard ratings covered under the pilot scheme are 16, 25, 63, 100, 160 and 200 kVA and non standard ratings from 16 kVA to 200 kVA.
Electricity
Power Transformers
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IS 2026 (part I, II, III):1977, IS 1180 (part I):2014, IS 2500 (part I):2000

Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner AC)

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Cassette, Floor Standing Tower, Ceiling, Corner AC)

This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for single-phase split and unitary air conditioners of the vapour compression type for household use up to a rated cooling capacity of 11 kW and that fall within the scope of IS1391 Part 1 and Part 2, being manufactured, imported, or sold in India. The policy is revised in the year of 2022.

India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for Single-phase split and unitary air conditioners of the vapour compression type for household use up to a rated cooling capacity of 10.5 kW.
Electricity
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
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IS 1391 (part II)

Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Fixed Speed)

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Fixed Speed)

This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for split and unitary air conditioners of the vapour compression type for household use up to a rated cooling capacity of 10.5 kW and that fall within the scope of IS1391 Part 1 and Part 2, being manufactured, imported, or sold in India. 

star rating

India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling for fixed speed unitary and split ACs.
Electricity
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
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IS 1391 (part I), IS 1391 (part II)

Energy Efficiency Policy for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Self-Ballasted LED Lamps

This schedule specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for self-ballasted nondirectional general service LED lamps with 3W to 25W wattage for general lighting services that works on single phase ac supply up to and including 250V, 50Hz, being manufactured, imported or sold in India. This schedule does not covers self-ballasted LED-lamps that intentionally produce tinted or colored light neither does it cover OLEDs.

India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
This schedule specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for self-ballasted general service LED lamps for general lighting services that works on single phase ac supply up to and including 250V, 50Hz.
Electricity
Non-Directional lamps
Directional Lamps
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IS 16102 (part 2)

Energy Efficiency Policy for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps (TFL)

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Tubular Fluorescent Lamps (TFL)
India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
The policy specifies the tubular fluorescent lamps for general lighting services covering all wattages with nominal dimension starting from 1100 millimeter and upto1500 millimeter covering color temperature of 6500 kelvin for halo-phosphate category, and 2700 kelvin, 4000 kelvin and 6500 kelvin tri-phosphate lamps categories for display of particulars on label.
Electricity
Tubular Lamps
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IS 2418 (part 1 and 2) -1977 with all amendments

Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Variable Speed)

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Room Air Conditioners (Variable Speed)

This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for single-phase variable capacity air conditioners, commercially known as Inverter air conditioners of the vapour compression type for household and similar use up to and including a rated cooling capacity of 10,465 Watts (9,000 kcal/hour)being manufactured, imported or sold in India.

India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force & Adopted
This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling for variable speed unitary and split type of ACs.
Electricity
Room ACs - Stationary ACs
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ISO 16358-1: 2013, IS 1391 (part 1 and 2)

Energy Efficiency Policy for Color Televisions (Color TV)

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Color Televisions (Color TV)

Star rating televisions

India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for every colour television with native resolution up to 1920 x 1080 pixels, of cathode ray tube (CRT), liquid crystal display (LCD) with cold cathode fluorescent lamp backlight, and plasma technologies type, and liquid crystal display with light emitting diode backlight, excluding computer monitors being manufactured, commercially purchased or sold in India. The policy is revised in the year of 2022.
Electricity
Televisions
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IEC 62301 (Ed 2.0), IEC 62087 (Ed 3.0), IS 13384:1992 (part 1, 2), IS 13900:1993, IS 616:2010/IEC 60065:2005

Energy Efficiency Policy for Storage Water Heaters

Policy Name (Box)
Energy Efficiency Policy for Storage Water Heaters

Star labeling requirements

India
Asia and Pacific
Mandatory
Comparative Label
Minimum Performance Standard
Entered into force , Adopted & Revised
This policy specifies the MEPS and labeling instructions for specifies following single phase electric storage water heaters up to 200 litres, for household and similar purposes and intended for heating water below boiling temperature, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V, namely:

(a) Closed waters heaters:
(b) Cistern-fed water heaters;
(c) Cistern-type water heaters;
(d) Open-outlet water heaters; and
(e) Vented water heaters
Electricity
Storage Water Heaters
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IS 2082:1993 and clause 15 of IS 302-2-21:2011