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title: "Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 — Definition"
description: "The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 updates India's Energy Conservation Act to enforce carbon-credit trading and energy efficiency in industries."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 amends India's Energy Conservation Act, 2001 to mandate carbon-credit trading, renewable energy use, and energy-efficiency norms for buildings and industries.
- How does the Energy Conservation (Amendment) Act, 2022 relate to the parent 2001 Act?
- What is the difference between carbon credits under the 2022 Act and the PAT scheme?
- How does the Act support India's climate commitments?
- What new entities does the Act bring under energy regulation?

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