BEE runs seven-day campaign: citizens urged to save energy
(New Delhi, 12.11.2026 – By NewsIP Bureau ):
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, held an energy conservation webinar on 2 November 2026 as part of BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week, observed from 1 to 7 November. BEE also ran a seven-day “Save Energy” social media campaign under #BRICSforLiFE, aimed at encouraging citizens to adopt energy-efficient practices. Separately, BEE staff took an energy conservation pledge at the bureau’s New Delhi office on 2 November.
BEE Director General Krushna Chandra Panigrahy delivered the webinar’s inaugural address. The sessions brought together experts and representatives from TERI, AEEE, IIT, CLASP and SEforALL. Discussions covered India’s energy-efficiency initiatives, industrial energy use, technology to reduce consumption and the Standards and Labelling Programme for appliances.
Participants also discussed how consumer behaviour and market trends influence electricity use. Demand Side Management (DSM) was considered as a way to make energy efficiency a flexible grid resource, with discussion of its role in optimising consumption, supporting grid flexibility and integrating renewable energy into the power system.
The webinar included representatives from the Ministry of Power, central public sector undertakings, manufacturers’ associations, industry and other stakeholder groups. BEE said the participation enabled an exchange of knowledge and perspectives on energy efficiency and sustainable practices.
Alongside the webinar and social media campaign, BEE displayed energy-conservation banners and standees at its office. It also observed a Switch-Off Hour from 10:00 am to 11:00 am on 2 November, encouraging employees to turn off lights and other non-essential electrical equipment when not in use.
The initiatives focused on raising awareness and promoting energy-conscious behaviour. The source does not report attendance figures, measured electricity savings or the campaign’s reach, and it does not specify any follow-up decision or next date. Readers can Click here for more energy and business coverage on NewsIP.
