An energy audit is the most reliable way to cut operating cost and emissions at the same time, and for Designated Consumers under the Energy Conservation Act it is a statutory obligation. We carry out detailed energy audits through BEE-accredited energy auditors, benchmark your specific energy consumption, and deliver a costed list of energy conservation measures with the documentation needed for PAT compliance, BRSR energy KPIs and your carbon footprint.
Legal basis: Energy Conservation Act, 2001 (as amended in 2010 and 2022), Section 14 — mandatory energy audits for Designated Consumers; BEE (Manner and Intervals for Conduct of Energy Audit) Regulations, 2010; Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme under Section 14A; Energy Conservation Building Code, 2017 for commercial buildings
Who needs it
- Designated Consumers notified under the Energy Conservation Act in sectors such as thermal power, iron and steel, cement, aluminium, fertiliser, chlor-alkali, pulp and paper, textiles, refineries, petrochemicals, railways, DISCOMs, commercial buildings and hotels
- Plants participating in PAT cycles that need baseline, verification and target-compliance support
- Any energy-intensive manufacturer looking to cut electricity, fuel and steam costs
- Commercial buildings, IT parks, hospitals and hotels seeking ECBC compliance or green building credits
- Companies building a GHG inventory or net-zero roadmap that need measured energy data by end use
- Units applying for energy-efficiency finance or state incentives that require an audit report
Common in:Manufacturing & Industrial UnitsPharma & ChemicalsHospitals & HealthcareReal Estate & Infrastructure
Documents required
- 1Electricity bills for the last 12–24 months with tariff category, contract demand and power factor data
- 2Fuel purchase and consumption records (coal, gas, furnace oil, diesel, biomass)
- 3Single-line diagram, transformer and DG details, and load lists
- 4Equipment inventory and specifications: motors, pumps, fans, compressors, chillers, boilers, furnaces, lighting
- 5Process flow diagram and production data (hourly / daily) for specific energy consumption
- 6Steam and compressed-air distribution layouts with pressure and temperature logs
- 7Previous energy audit reports, PAT baseline and Form 1 returns (for Designated Consumers)
- 8Energy manager appointment letter and energy policy
- 9Maintenance logs for major utilities and any sub-metering data
Missing something? We help you obtain or regularise supporting documents before filing.
How we get it done
- 1
Preliminary audit and planning
Week 1We analyse energy bills and production data, walk through the plant to identify major consumers, and finalise the measurement plan and instrument list.
- 2
Detailed measurement
Week 1–2Our auditors measure electrical parameters, flue-gas composition, steam and compressed-air leakage, insulation losses, chiller and pump performance and lighting levels using calibrated portable instruments.
- 3
Analysis and benchmarking
Week 2–3Energy balances are prepared for each utility, specific energy consumption is benchmarked against sector best practice and PAT norms, and losses are quantified.
- 4
Energy conservation measures
Week 3–4Each measure is detailed with savings in kWh and fuel, cost, payback and implementation guidance, categorised as no-cost, low-cost and capital investments.
- 5
Report and statutory filing
Week 4The certified audit report is presented to management and, for Designated Consumers, prepared in the BEE format and filed with the State Designated Agency and BEE as required.
If you don’t comply
Designated Consumers that fail to conduct the mandatory energy audit, appoint an energy manager or file returns are liable under Section 26 of the Energy Conservation Act, 2001 to penalties (up to ₹10 lakh for each failure, with additional daily penalties for continuing default) adjudicated by the State Electricity Regulatory Commission. Shortfall against PAT or carbon-market targets must be made good by purchasing certificates or paying the prescribed compensation. For all other companies, an unaudited plant typically leaves 10 to 20 percent of its energy bill on the table.
Why MYDA Group
Specialists, not generalists
Environmental compliance is our only practice, so your file is handled by people who do this every day.
Fixed fee, written scope
You know the professional fee and the statutory fees before we start. No surprise add-ons.
Inspection and audit-ready
We prepare your site and team for the board visit or certification audit and attend it with you.
Lifetime reminders
Every condition, return and renewal goes into your compliance calendar with alerts.
Frequently asked questions
Who is a Designated Consumer?
The Central Government notifies energy-intensive industries and establishments as Designated Consumers under the Energy Conservation Act based on annual energy consumption thresholds for each sector — for example, specified tonnes of oil equivalent per year for cement, steel, textiles, pulp and paper, and connected load thresholds for commercial buildings. Designated Consumers must appoint a certified energy manager, conduct mandatory energy audits through accredited auditors, file annual returns and meet PAT targets.
What is the PAT scheme?
Perform, Achieve and Trade is BEE's market-based mechanism under Section 14A of the Act that sets specific energy consumption reduction targets for Designated Consumers over a three-year cycle. Those who beat their targets earn Energy Saving Certificates (ESCerts) tradeable on power exchanges; those who fall short must buy ESCerts or pay a penalty. Following the 2022 amendment, PAT is being integrated into the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme.
What is the difference between a preliminary and a detailed energy audit?
A preliminary (walk-through) audit uses existing data and a site visit to identify major opportunities quickly and cheaply. A detailed audit involves measurement of all major energy systems with instruments, energy balances and engineering analysis of each conservation measure, and is the form required for Designated Consumers under BEE regulations. Most of our clients benefit from the detailed audit because the measurements reveal savings the bills alone cannot show.
What savings can we realistically expect?
Across Indian industrial audits, identified savings commonly fall in the range of 5 to 15 percent of the energy bill, with roughly a third achievable at no or low cost through operational changes such as compressed-air leak repair, boiler combustion tuning and power-factor correction. Capital measures such as VFDs, waste-heat recovery and efficient chillers typically pay back within two to four years.