Multiple choice

Consider the following facts about Energy Conservation Act -

  1. It came into force in 2001.
  2. It empowers Central Government to specify energy consumption standards.
  3. It calls for rural electrification drives.

Which of the above are correct?

  1. 1 and 2

  2. 2 and 3

  3. 1 and 3

  4. All three
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The features of Energy Conservation Act, 2001, include -

Empower the Central Government to specify energy consumption standards
Prohibit the manufacture and sale of appliances that do not conform to energy consumption standards
Identify energy intensive industries and commercial establishments as 'designated consumers'
Prescribe energy consumption norms and standards for these consumers Prescribe energy conservation building codes for efficient use of energy, and energy conservation in new commercial buildings with a contract load of 500 kW and above.

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