Comparison of Research Variables among Public and Private thermal Power Plant Groups using t-Test

Abstract

Thermal power plants in India are categorized into two sectors: public sector and private sector plants. These two sectors exhibit contrasting approaches and priorities among their personnel. Public sector plants often view environmental responsibility as a social duty and tend to prioritize it, while private sector plants may place a greater emphasis on profit generation. Consequently, it is anticipated that their approaches to environmental management vary.

To explore these differences in environmental management practices between the two sectors, we conducted a study that involved gathering data on eleven environmental management variables from 112 thermal power plants operating in India, all of which have a capacity exceeding 100 MW. Our analysis revealed significant distinctions in most of the environmental management variables between the two sectors.

The outcomes of this research are expected to be beneficial for environmental management executives within power plants, assisting them in formulating effective strategies for environmental preservation and management.