Power of State Government to enforce certain provisions for efficient use of energy and its conservation
Section 15 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 deals with power of State Government to enforce certain provisions for efficient use of energy and its conservation. The State Government may, by notification, in consultation with the Bureau-- (a) amend the [energy conservation and sustainable building codes] to suit the regional and local climatic conditions and may, by rules made by it, specify and notify [energy conservation and sustainable building codes] wit The Act came into force on 28 Jun 2012.
The State Government may, by notification, in consultation with the Bureau--
(a) amend the 1[energy conservation and sustainable building codes] to suit the regional and local climatic conditions and may, by rules made by it, specify and notify 1 [energy conservation and sustainable building codes] with respect to use of energy in the buildings 2 [and implement the same through building bye-laws of the State];
(b) direct every owner or occupier of a building or building complex being a designated consumer to comply with the provisions of the 1[energy conservation and sustainable building codes];
(c) direct, if considered necessary for efficient use of energy and its conservation, any designated consumer referred to in clause (b) to get energy audit conducted by an accredited energy auditor in such manner and at such intervals of time as may be specified by regulations;
(d) designate any agency as designated agency to coordinate, regulate and enforce provisions of this Act within the State;
(e) take all measures necessary to create awareness and disseminate information for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(f) arrange and organise training of personnel and specialists in the techniques for efficient use of energy and its conservation;
(g) take steps to encourage preferential treatment for use of energy efficient equipment or appliances;
(h) direct, any designated consumer to furnish to the designated agency, in such form and manner and within such period as may be specified by rules made by it, information with regard to the energy consumed by such consumer;
3[(ha) levy such fee as may be prescribed for the services rendered by the designated agency to promote efficient use of energy and its conservation under this Act;]
(i) specify the matters to be included for the purposes of inspection under sub-section (2) of section 17.
Section 15, The Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (Act 52 of 2001).
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Another 3 instruments name this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.
- Energy Conservation Building Code Rules, 2018Rule 2018
- Energy Conservation ( Norms and standards for Designated Consumers Form, Time within which, manner of preparation and implementation of scheme, procedure for issue of energy saving certificates and value of per metric ton of oil equivalent of energy consumed ) Amendment Rules, 2016Rule 2016
- G.S.R. 373(E).— Energy Conservation (Energy Consumption Norms and Standards for Designated Consumers, Form, Time within which, and Manner of Preparation and Implementation of Scheme, Procedure for Issue of Energy Savings Certificate and Value of Per Metric Ton of Oil Equivalent of Energy Consumed) Amendment Rules, 2016.Rule 2016
Questions about Section 15
What does Section 15 of the Energy Conservation Act deal with?
Section 15 of the Energy Conservation Act is headed "Power of State Government to enforce certain provisions for efficient use of energy and its conservation". The State Government may, by notification, in consultation with the Bureau-- (a) amend the [energy conservation and sustainable building codes] to suit the regional and local climatic conditions and may, by rules made by it, specify and notify [energy conservation and sustainable building codes] wit
How do I find court cases under Section 15 of the Energy Conservation Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Energy Conservation Act 2001 15, section 15 Energy Conservation Act 2001, section 15 of the Energy Conservation Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 15 of the Energy Conservation Act, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on section 17 (Power of inspection), so none of them can safely be read on its own. 5 other provisions in this corpus refer back to it. The rules and notifications made under it are where it actually bites, and there are 3: most recently ENERGY CONSERVATION BUILDING CODE 2018 (2018), then PEDA Designated Agency (2005), and 1 more.
When did Section 15 of the Energy Conservation Act come into force?
Section 15 of the Energy Conservation Act, cited as Energy Conservation Act 2001 15, came into force on 28 Jun 2012, having been enacted on 29 Sep 2001. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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