Plans to help save 34.7 million mt coal Estimated carbon emission reduction by 60.2 mil mt Move aimed at meeting green energy targets India’s federal power ministry plans to reduce power generation from 81 thermal coal-fired plants over the next four years, as part of its efforts to switch to clean energy sources and cut carbon emissions, according to a letter seen by S&P Global Commodity Insights May 30. Receive daily email alerts, subscriber notes & personalize your experience. Register Now The letter, dated May 26 and sent to energy departments of state and central government, noted that according to current regulations, thermal power plants need to operate at a minimum of 55% but reduction of generation from such plants is possible to a minimum of 40%. The ministry has selected those power plants that charge higher tariffs to reduce the price of power delivered to the consumer. […]