Intent Control soil erosion and sedimentation, thereby, reducing negative impacts to the site and surroundings. Compliance Options:Implement the following measures, as applicable:1. Soil erosion control measures taken before construction and during construction must conform to the best management practices highlighted in the National Building Code (NBC) of India 2005, Part Read more
It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic will drive short- and long-term disruption – in our lives and in our organizations – even after the initial outbreak has been contained. Throughout re-entry into this “new normal,” the safety, security and wellness of your people, buildings and spaces will continue to Read more
Life has been challenging in these times for the past few months due to COVID-19. While some organizations experienced a major setback in their work, some opted for remote working as much as possible. Now there has come a time when organizations are opening up and working towards the re-entry Read more
Installation of a solar rooftop plant can yield significnt savings in your electricity bill. At firstgreen we have developed a solar calculator through which you can do the savings calculations for your solar rooftop system over period of a 25 years life. There are few factors which affect your savings. Read more
Intent Encourage retaining the site features to minimise site damage and associated negative environmentalimpacts. Compliance Options:Demonstrate that the project complies with at least one of the site preservation measures.(1 point for each measure; maximum 2 points): Existing Topography / Landscape:Retain at least 10% of the existing topography / landscape, without Read more
New rooftop solar installations in India fell to a four year low in the first half of 2020 due to policy changes, financing costs and the impact of covid-19 pandemic slowing India’s transition to a green energy regime. Only 473 MW of new rooftop systems were installed between January and Read more
Intent Adopt passive architectural design features to minimize negative environmental impacts. Compliance Options:Option 1: Simulation ApproachDemonstrate that the passive architecture measures implemented in the project has resulted inat least 2% energy savings of total annual energy consumption (through whole building simulationapproach).Option 2: Prescriptive ApproachDemonstrate that the project has implemented at Read more
Intent Ensure that the building complies with necessary statutory and regulatory codes. Compliance Options:The project shall comply with following statutory approvals from the Government of India or State Government authorities, as applicable: Approved site plan (and/ or) building plans for construction, as applicable Status of completion or Completion certificate signed Read more
Good indoor air quality (IAQ) in buildings provides a comfortable and healthy environment for the occupants to work, learn, study, etc. Therefore, it is important to ascertain the IAQ status in the buildings.There are basically two types of audit methods i.e1. Qualitative Exposure Assessment2. Quantitative Exposure Assessment Qualitative Audit Source Read more
Solar Consultants First Green LTD is a Kenyan based solar, and green building consulting firm with ties to India Based Firstgreen. Understanding the current market conditions, we offer solar rooftop, ground mounted, off grid, and on grid solar PV systems for commercial and industrial solar PV systems. We are one Read more