Section 3(2)(i) in The Energy Conservation (Energy Consumption Norms and Standards for Designated Consumers, Form, Time within which, and Manner of Preparation and Implementation of Scheme, Procedure for issue or purchase of Energy Saving Certificate and Value of Per Metric Tonne of Oil Equivalent of Energy Consumed) Rules, 2012
(i)if the difference of specific energy consumption between lowest specific energy consumption of designated consumers and weighted average specific energy consumption of designated consumers for sub-sector is more than 25 per cent. the energy consumption norms and standards for the first 10 per cent. of designated consumers covered in such sub-sector provided that the total numbers of such designated consumers is more than or equal to 10 numbers shall be equal to the baseline specific energy consumption determined for the respective cycle;