Section 2(1)(c) 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
(c)"certification" means the process of certifying the verification report or check verification report by the accredited energy auditor to the effect that the entitlement or requirement of energy savings certificate is quantified accurately in relation to compliance of energy consumption norms and standards by the designated consumer during the target year;