INTENT

The intent of this criterion is to ensure that the projects are made energy-efficient by enhancing the envelope performance while also reducing energy consumption through installation of efficient equipment
and lighting fixtures.

Maximum Points: 12

APPRAISAL

1.Ensure that the project demonstrates compliance with the mandatory requirements of ECBC 2017 – Mandatory

2.Ensure that the heat gain through the building envelope meets the GRIHA threshold for peak heat gain as per Table below – 2 points

3.Demonstrate that 100% of exterior lighting fixtures (lamp + ballast) meet the luminous efficacy of 80 lm/W. 1 point

4.Ensure that the project meets the GRIHA benchmark for EPI as per Table below.

Operating hours	Daytime Occupancy	24-hours occupancy
5 days a week	7 days a week
Climate zone	Institutional	Office	Health-care	Hospitality	Office	Residential	Retail	Transmit terminal
Composite	90	90	250	275	225	70	225	300
Hot and dry	90	90	250	275	225	70	225	300
Warm and humid	90	90	275	275	225	70	225	300
Moderate	75	75	250	250	210	50	210	300
Cold	90	120	275	300	275	100	225	275

5.Ensure that the project demonstrates additional reduction from the GRIHA benchmark for EPI as per Table below.

Reduction from GRIHA Benchmark(x)	Points
0% ≤ x < 10%	–
10% ≤ x < 20%	1
20% ≤ x < 30%	2
30% ≤ x < 40%	4
40% ≤ x < 50 %	6
x ≥ 50%	8

6.Ensure that the equipment installed within the project is either BEE-star labelled or of equivalent performance.

COMPLIANCE

1.Submit a narrative with descriptions of various systems with their components to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 1.

2.Submit technical specification sheets/brochures of various systems with their components to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 1

3. Submit the purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of various systems and their components to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 1.

4.Submit a simulation report with input and output files for all building blocks in a project highlighting the peak heat gain values for the building envelope to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 2.

5.Submit WWR and SRR calculations with supporting drawings (.dwg format) such as the floor plans,elevations, and building sections to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 2, 4, and 5.

6.Submit the envelope cross-sections (for walls, roof, and glazing) indicating material specification,thickness, etc., to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 2, 4, and 5

7.Submit the technical specification sheets/brochures of building material used highlighting the U-values in the case of walls to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 2, 4, and 5.
OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 2, 4, and 5.

8.Submit the technical specification sheets/brochures of glazing material used highlighting the U-value and SHGC to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 2, 4, and 5.
OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 2, 4, and 5.

9.Submit the purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of wall, roof, and glazing assembly and sub-assembly materials to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 2, 4, and 5.

10. Submit the calculations for luminous efficacy of each type of lamp used in outdoor lighting to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 3.

11.Submit the outdoor lighting layout (.dwg format) along with wiring diagrams and placement of automatic switches to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 3.

12. Submit the technical specification sheets/brochures for the lamps, ballasts, luminaires, and automatic controls to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 3.
OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 3.

13. Submit the purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of outdoor lamp fixtures and automatic controls to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 3

14.Submit a simulation report with input and output files for all building blocks of the project highlighting HVAC and internal lighting energy consumption as well as all input parameters used in the simulation to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 4 and 5.

15.Submit a narrative and calculations demonstrating compliance and/or reduction from the GRIHA benchmark for EPI as per Appraisals 4 and 5.

16. Submit an operating schedule for electrical, lighting, HVAC systems, and equipment of the project as per the building typology (refer to ASHRAE 90.1, Appendix G or ECBC 2017, Whole Building Method, Clause 9.6, and Tables 9–10 and 9–22).

17. Submit an occupancy schedule for the project as per the building typology (refer to ASHRAE 90.1,Appendix G or ECBC 2017, Whole Building Method, Clause 9.6, Tables 9–10 and 9–22).

18.Submit the purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of equipment/appliances purchased to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 6.

19.Submit a copy of the tenant agreement in case of leasing out to a tenant, highlighting the clause that mandates the use of BEE-star labelled or equivalent equipment/appliances as per Appraisal 6.

20. Submit the technical specification sheets/brochures for all installed equipment/appliances indicating BEE-star labelling or ascertaining equivalent performance to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 6.
OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue Certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 6