"Standards and Labelling Scheme (S&L) was launched in 2006 by the Ministry of Power under the framework of the Energy Conservation Act of 2001. Since then, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has been promoting and facilitating its adoption through the prescription of MEPS and applying labels that are affixed to the product. The key objective of the S&L scheme is to provide the consumer an informed choice about the energy saving and consequent cost saving potentials of the respective products. Thus, the scheme enables the distinction between high-energy consuming versus efficient end-use equipment and appliances, thereby creating incentives and competitive dynamics for domestic market to shift towards more efficient appliances and equipment. " IEA IEA/IRENA Global Renewable Energy Policies and Measures Database © OECD/IEA and IRENA, [November 2020]