June 5, 2012.As many as 144 thermal power stations across the country will be able to save ' 3,000 crore in three years by being energy efficient and save on coal consumption as well. Under its PAT (Perform, Achieve and Trade) scheme, Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has notified these thermal power stations a target figure for fuel consumption reduction, which will make them energy efficient by March 2015. The proposed target in the PAT scheme is around 3.2 million tonnes of oil equivalent which roughly translates into 6 million tonnes of coal required to produce electricity. The implementation period for PAT cycle is three years, from April 2012 to March 2015. After completion of the first commitment period, the savings will be on an annual basis.