*2.2. National Mission on Enhanced Energy E*ffi*ciency, 2010*

The National Mission on Energy Efficiency (NMEE), launched under the National Climate Change Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC), was launched under the EA 2001. The Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), established as a business entity under the mission, provides market leadership. The goal of the NMEEE is to meet the country's energy needs and provide energy efficiency. During the full implementation phase, the NMEEE intends to save approximately 23 million tons of fuel per year and reduce carbon emissions by 95.55 million tons per year [9]. The first cycle of the Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) initiative (2012–2015) reduced carbon emissions by 31 million tons, or about 1.93 per cent of India's total emissions [9]. While the BEE recognizes the NMEE as one of its key tasks, PAT entails effective investment mechanisms and financial instruments, such as energy efficiency certificates. In addition, the mission pays greater attention to inter-sectoral linkages and close coordination between energy demand and supply sectors.
