The PGIMER has been conferred with the Indian Green Building Council’s (IGBC) green healthcare facilities ‘platinum’ rating for the project, ‘PGI Expansion of Nehru Hospital’. The rating plaque was received by PS Saini, superintending hospital engineer, PGI, during the Green Building Congress in Hyderabad today. PGI Director Prof Jagat Ram Read more…
Taking a cue from the western and southern region, North India is taking steps in developing green buildings. Out of 6,000-odd green projects coming up across the country, there are around 400 projects (excluding Delhi) being developed in the region with a majority of them concentrated in Gurugram. According to 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…
India’s NTPC Ltd. plans to set up a 5 gigawatt solar park in the western state of Gujarat, which would be the biggest in the country, as the top electricity generator shifts toward cleaner energy. A site has been identified for the project, which is expected to cost as much Read more…
Bihar government is considering a proposal to fine power distribution companies for load-shedding as part of its ambition to provide uninterrupted power supply to each household in the state as a matter of consumer rights. The proposed “No load-shedding policy” has been placed before the state cabinet committee recommending discoms Read more…
The intent of this credit is as follows: – To encourage development in locations shown to have multimodal transportation choices. – To reduced motor vehicle use, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions. – To reduce air pollution, and other environmental and public health harms associated with motor vehicle use. Possible Credit Read more…
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in the luncheon meeting on Sustainable Development with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) leaders amid the ongoing 35th Asean Summit here on Monday.Later in the day, PM Modi is slated to participate in the 14th East Asian Summit. Earlier, Modi met Read more…
SECUNDERABAD: While implementing measures aimed at harnessing renewable energy and conserving energy, the South Central Railway (SCR) is reducing energy costs through the installation of solar panels at stations, service buildings and Level Crossing gates across the zone. According to SCR, over 55 railway stations are being provided with solar Read more…
MUMBAI: A campaign that promotes solar energy for electric charging stations of BEST buses, #SolarwalaBEST, gained momentum on Monday with students creating awareness in south Mumbai and a petition being signed by nearly 1,400 people on social media. NGO Waatavaran, which is behind the movement, said it aims for at Read more…
Agra: To save power and promote use of green energy, Agra Municipal Corporation (AMC) administration is planning to set up a high capacity solar plant at its head office on MG Road. The installation of the 325-kilowatt capacity plant is estimated to cost Rs 15 crore. The contract for the Read more…