The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE), under the Ministry of Power, organized a webinar on energy conservation as part of the BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week observed from November 1 to 7, 2026. The webinar, held on November 2, 2026, aimed to highlight the role of energy efficiency in promoting sustainable lifestyles, reducing energy consumption, enhancing energy security, and advancing India's sustainable development commitments.
Director General Shri Krushna Chandra Panigrahy delivered the inaugural address, emphasizing energy efficiency as a key enabler of sustainable development and the need for concerted efforts across various sectors. Technical sessions were conducted by experts from TERI, AEEE, IIT, CLASP, and SEforALL, covering India's progress in energy efficiency, industrial efficiency measures, technological interventions for reducing consumption, and the Standards and Labelling Programme for appliances.
Discussions focused on market trends, behavioral impacts on electricity consumption, sustainable consumption practices, and the role of Demand Side Management in transforming energy efficiency into a flexible grid resource for optimizing consumption, enhancing grid flexibility, and supporting renewable energy integration. The webinar included participation from Ministry of Power representatives, Central Public Sector Undertakings, manufacturers' associations, industry representatives, and domain experts.
As part of the awareness activities, BEE organized an Energy Conservation Pledge taken by the Director General and employees on November 2, 2026, displayed energy conservation banners and standees at their office, observed a Switch-Off Hour from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on November 2, and conducted a 7-day social media campaign under the hashtag #BRICSforLiFE to promote energy-efficient practices and sustainable lifestyle choices. These initiatives reaffirmed BEE's commitment to promoting energy-conscious behavior and mainstreaming energy efficiency as part of India's sustainable development goals.