The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has upgraded the requirements for star rating of split room air-conditioners. The statutory body under the Union Power Ministry on Wednesday announced that it has upgraded the requirements for star rating.

In a statement here, the BEE said the legislation came into effect in January this year and raised the energy efficiency standards by about 8 per cent for split air-conditioners for the same rating band. The change is intended to help raise consumer awareness on saving energy and creating more energy efficient appliances across the spectrum for this industry, the Bureau claimed.