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Energy Efficiency Programs — Prelims Strategy

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Prelims Strategy

For Prelims preparation, focus on memorizing specific data points: PAT scheme covers 8 sectors with 8.67 Mtoe savings in Cycle-I, UJALA distributed 370+ million LEDs reducing prices from ₹310 to ₹38, EESL is world's largest ESCO, India achieved 13% energy intensity reduction 2005-2019.

Create acronyms for PAT sectors: 'TCIA FPPT' (Thermal, Cement, Iron & steel, Aluminum, Fertilizer, Pulp & paper, Petrochemicals, Textiles). Remember institutional mapping: BEE under Ministry of Power implements PAT and S&L, EESL implements UJALA and SLNP.

Practice elimination techniques: if options mention Ministry of Environment for energy efficiency programs, eliminate immediately as it's Ministry of Power's domain. Focus on recent amendments and policy updates.

Common traps include confusing EESL's business model with direct subsidies, mixing up implementing agencies, and incorrect sectoral coverage of programs.