The capacity of about 18362.24 MW comprising 260 units of inefficient and old thermal power generation units has already been retired till 31.12.2022.

Thermal Power Plants of total capacity of about 181 GW is covered under Perform, Achieve, Trade (PAT) Scheme and they are given mandatory targets to reduce their specific energy consumption i.e. Net Heat Rate (kcal/kwh).

The following steps are taken to reduce emission by Thermal Power Companies during the last five years, stated Ministry of Power.

The capacity of about 18362.24 MW comprising 260 units of inefficient and old thermal power generation units has already been retired till 31.12.2022.

Ministry of Power on 08.10.2021 has issued revised policy on Bio-mass Utilization for Power Generation through Co-firing in Coal based Power Plants to use 5-10% blend of biomass pellets made, primarily of agro-residue alongwith coal after assessing the technical feasibility viz. safety aspect, etc.

Thermal Power Plants of total capacity of about 181 GW is covered under Perform, Achieve, Trade (PAT) Scheme and they are given mandatory targets to reduce their specific energy consumption i.e. Net Heat Rate (kcal/kwh).