To reduce pollution by promoting alternatives to conventionally fueled automobiles, LEED in v4.1 has put a special emphasis on use of electric vehical and providing facilities favouring that. Total No. of Possible Points – 1 This credit applies to- New Construction (1 point) Core & Shell (1 point)Schools (1 point)Data Read more…
On the origin and objectives of USGBC The US Green Building Council (USGBC) emerged from conversations among three individuals – Mike Italiano, David Gottfried, and Rick Fedrizzi – that began in 1993. It revolved round promoting sustainability in building design, construction and operation. Their concern was how to reduce carbon Read more…
HIGHLIGHTS -The government is aiming to achieve this goal through the Energy Conservation Building Code-2017 -Designing new buildings in accordance with the energy code is estimated to achieve a reduction of another 300 billion units in power consumption NEW DELHI: The power ministry has set its sights on achieving an Read more…
A solar farm on a 50-acre site at Shadoxhurst has been given council approval. The site at Blindgrooms Lane was purchased by Ashford Borough Council in 2017 and is currently used for grazing which would continue when the farm is operational, the council said. The power generated by the solar Read more…
Calls by homeowners to protect their solar panels against the potential impact of neighbours’ extensions have prompted a review of planning policy. There is currently no legislation to protect residents who have invested in panels in the expectation of financial returns. Milton Keynes Council is to examine planning rules after Read more…
A solar power project to connect villages in Malawi has had a “life-changing” impact for rural communities. The initiative, led by Strathclyde University researchers, has seen affordable energy supply businesses set up in four villages. The partnership, which has been backed by a £600,000 grant from the Scottish government, ensures Read more…
Plans have been approved to install solar panels close to a grade I listed building in north Wales. Bangor University will place 150 of the energy-saving panels on the flat library roof, next to its historical Main Arts building on College Road. The plans, approved by Gwynedd council, are part Read more…
Highland Council has proposed installing solar panels on an area of public land available for raising livestock in Easter Ross. The local authority said the plan is for 13 acres (5Ha) of common good grazing land at Blarliath near Tain. The renewable energy scheme would require investment from the council Read more…
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 30% of greenhouse gas emissions are from electricity, followed by 26% in transportation and 21% in industry. Adding green features to your building can reduce its impact. According to Bicycle Facilities Credit in LEED v4.1 If employees, customers, or residents are encouraged to use bicycle Read more…
An estimate of the potential installed capacity of the rooftop solar PV system must be made during feasibility of the site. The estimation of potential installed capacity, CR, in kilowatt-peak (kWp), may be made using the following equation: where: AR is the total roof area available for installation of solar Read more…