Sri Lanka, Sept. 26 -- Sri Lanka Sustainable Energy Authority (SLSEA) in collaboration with Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), launched the Energy Label for Air Conditioners, a landmark initiative to promote energy-efficient appliances across the country.

The cereony, held at the Auditorium of the Ministry of Environment yesterday was attended by Energy Minister and Environment Minister, senior government officials, leading suppliers, and key stakeholders in the energy sector.

Air conditioners represent one of the major-electricity-consuming appliances at homes and businesses. Therefore it is an essential requirement to ensure that the air conditioners in use are energy efficient. Otherwise, in future this sector would become a big...