Manipur State Power Distribution Company Limited, under standard and labelling programme of Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) of Ministry of Power, government of India, conducted retailer training programme to spread awareness on the savings from star-rated appliances, on Tuesday.
During the inaugural session, commissioner of power Shailesh Kumar Chourasia said that the main objective of the programme was to organise workshops and impart training to the authorised trader/seller all across the state. This supports and reinforces the sales person to briefly explain and convince customers about benefits of Star Rated Appliances which will give them information about cost saving and energy saving potential by the star rating scheme.
Training programme of retailers is to inform customers about cost savings through the BEE mobile app, help consumers to make smart choice of appliances, and encourage consumers to buy star rated appliances, he said.
Further, he said that retailers should also stock star labelled products with the latest validity period and educate customers for choosing the right appliances.
MSPDCL managing director Hijam Shantikumar said that energy use by appliances is expanding rapidly in India as more people are increasingly acquiring durable consumer goods. This rapid penetration of durable consumer goods into Indian households, offices and industries will contribute significantly to the increase in electricity demand by 2030, he added.
Retailer training programme is organised to spread awareness of star rated appliances to the general public. Star rated appliances will lower power bills, and the general public should look for the right label and verify the label period of electric appliances, he said.
Under BEE star label, standard and labelling schemes covers the star labelling programme for 35 appliances, out which 16 appliances are under mandatory schemes and remaining 19 appliances are under voluntary scheme, he informed.
The training programme was attended by general secretary of Manipur Chamber of Commerce, Sunil Kumar Patni; MSPDCL managing director Ng Subhaschandra.
