Star rating system for water taps

Star rating system for water taps

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Concept :

• The Centre is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings for electrical appliances.

Key details:

• The new rating system would have 3, 4 and 5 star water fixtures based on their water efficiency.
• This rating system would come under one umbrella called Bharat Tap.

Need:

• Data showed that on average over 30% of water can be saved.
• However, there was not enough data available to assist consumers in making informed decisions when purchasing sanitary fixtures.
• We need to start quantifying how much water is wasted in each activity and how it adds to the overall cost of water.

Star rating system:

• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has developed a star rating system for electrical appliances that will help recognise an energy-efficient appliance.
• The appliance efficiency ratings are labelled in a range of 1 to 5 stars.
• An energy star refers to the appliance’s energy efficiency, with 1 star being the least efficient and 5 stars being the most efficient.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency

• The Bureau of Energy Efficiency is a government agency under the Ministry of Power.
• It acts as an intermediary body between the Government, manufacturers and consumers with the goal of energy efficiency.
• The main goal of this agency is to set norms and standards for energy ratings and act as an enforcement body.
• BEE is also responsible for making consumers aware of the importance of energy efficiency.