Section 4(1)(g) 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
(g)take into consideration the effect on capacity utilization or the [plant loading, factor] [Substituted by Notification No. G.S.R. 373(E), dated 31.3.2016 (w.e.f. 30.3.2012).] or average energy consumption in the target year on account of any of the following factors, namely :-(i)[ Force majeure;] [Substituted 'natural disaster; or' by Notification No. G.S.R. 409(E), dated 26.4.2018 (w.e.f. 30.3.2012).](ii)rioting or social unrest; or(iii)major change in the Government policy including environmental standards; or(iv)impact of market (shortage of raw material or sales) in any of the previous three years.