The manufacturing industry in India accounts for 25% of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 44.4% of commercial energy use. There is a significant level of coal and oil in the energy mix (50% and 30% respectively) with the power sector now producing over 700,000 GWh per annum.
While the 714 installations included within the PAT scheme cover a material and significant proportion of India’s energy economy, there are many energy intensive sectors not covered by the scheme. For example, sugar refining, automobile manufacture, brewing etc.
These energy intensive sectors are a prime candidate for energy efficiency initiatives, and could be covered by a range of energy efficiency trading schemes.
FCO / DFID India has commissioned Camco, the Confederation of Indian Industry and ABPS Infrastructure Advisory to provide support to GOI’s policy development by making recommendations based on a detailed operational review of international trading schemes, analysis and engagement with industry and international stakeholders, and economic / financial appraisal. Findings of the project are covered in the report.