Carbon credits have become an essential tool in the fight against climate change. They allow individuals and companies to offset their carbon emissions by investing in projects that reduce emissions and promote sustainable development. However, the development of carbon credits in Africa faces a number of key challenges that need Read more…
Carbon credits are a way of offsetting greenhouse gas emissions by investing in projects that reduce, avoid or remove greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere. These projects are developed according to specific methodologies that define how the carbon reductions are measured and verified. In this article, we will describe various Read more…
Micro Carbon Credits: A Promising Solution for Smallholder Farmers Smallholder farmers are the backbone of the food supply in many countries, including Africa, where they contribute up to 70% of the food supply. However, smallholder farmers often face challenges in accessing and benefiting from carbon markets due to high upfront Read more…
The Perform, Achieve and Trade (PAT) scheme was introduced in India in 2012 as a market-based mechanism to promote energy efficiency in energy-intensive sectors. Under the scheme, Designated Consumers (DCs) are assigned energy-saving targets, and they are required to achieve these targets or face penalties. One of the key features Read more…
Energy consumption in buildings is a major concern as it contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and affects the environment. One of the ways to reduce energy consumption in buildings is by minimizing heat gain through the building envelope. The building envelope is the physical separator between the interior and exterior Read more…
Fresh air survey is conducted to determine the ventilation requirements of an area in a building. The survey involves measuring the area of the space, the number of occupants, and the required ventilation rate. Here is a step-by-step method to conduct the fresh air survey: Determine the area of each Read more…
Green building certification has become increasingly popular among building owners and developers, as it helps reduce a building’s environmental impact, improve occupant health and well-being, and increase its value. However, achieving green certification requires a significant investment of time and money, as there are various parameters to be considered. In Read more…
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues we face today, and buildings account for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As such, it is essential that we take steps to reduce our carbon footprint and work towards achieving a net-zero carbon future. Here are five Read more…
Concerns about climate change have prompted governments around the world to set net zero carbon emission targets by 2050 in order to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius before irreversible environmental disaster occurs. India has also taken its net zero targets and building centre contribution close to 30% carbon Read more…
This graph released recently in the BP statistical review of world energy highlights, how the cola is gradually being displaced through renewables in the grid electricity.. The share of renewable energy generation in the grid electricity generation globally increasing trends during the last decade. The renewables grow is taking place Read more…