Energy efficiency rules for cold storages soon

BEE preparing guidelines on cold chains, star-rated electric appliances

- Rituraj Baruah

As a part of its plans to achieve carbon neutrality, the government will soon come up with guidelines to enhance energy efficiency in cold storages.

Cold chain design guidelines and recommendations on the use of star-rated cooling appliances are being formulated by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) to ensure energy-efficient cold storage infrastructure in India, an official aware of the matter said. "We plan to bring cold storages under the energy efficiency plans.

The guidelines will recommend the design for cold storages. The layout is a major aspect for making cold storages energy-efficient," the person cited above said on condition of anonymity.

The guidelines will also have commodity-wise specifications and parameters for pulses, fruits and vegetables. "Every commodity requires a particular optimum temperature. It should not be a one-size-fits-all approach," said a second official, also seeking anonymity.