Correct AnswerB. National Action Plan on Climate Change (under BEE)
Quick Explanation
PAT (Perform, Achieve and Trade) is a market-based mechanism for improving energy efficiency in energy-intensive industries. It operates within India's national energy-efficiency/climate-action framework under BEE and allows trading of energy-saving certificates.
Detailed Explanation
Concept & Reasoning
Designated consumers receive specific energy-consumption reduction targets. Facilities that exceed their targets can earn tradable Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts), while underperforming facilities must comply through additional improvements or certificate mechanisms. PAT is associated with the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency under the climate-action framework.
How to Solve It in the Exam
PAT → industrial efficiency + tradable energy-saving certificates.
Important Exam PointDo not confuse PAT with renewable-energy certificates (RECs), which serve a different policy mechanism.
Related Revision Path
This question sits in the revision path Electrical Laws, Standards and Energy Policy → Energy Efficiency → Industrial Energy Efficiency .
