Environment & Ecology·Mains Questions
Energy Efficiency — Mains Questions
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Version 1Updated 5 Mar 2026
Q1250 words / 15 marks
Evaluate the effectiveness of the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme in achieving India's industrial energy efficiency goals. What are the key challenges in scaling up this market-based mechanism?
Q2250 words / 15 marks
Analyze the role of Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) in transforming India's energy efficiency landscape. How can its business model be replicated in other developing countries?
Q3250 words / 15 marks
Examine the integration of energy efficiency measures with India's climate commitments under the Paris Agreement. How does efficiency contribute to achieving Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs)?