GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) is a national rating system for green buildings in India. Compliance with the GRIHA criteria is mandatory for all new government buildings and is recommended for all other types of buildings. In this blog article, we will discuss the step-by-step procedure to comply Read more
BREEAM Certification: Building Sustainability with Environmental Assessment As we become more aware of the environmental impact of buildings, there is a growing demand for sustainable and eco-friendly construction practices. BREEAM certification is one of the ways that the building industry is addressing this issue, providing a recognized standard for sustainable Read more
In India, the power sector is witnessing a rapid transformation with the introduction of new technologies, policies and regulations. The Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) is the main regulatory body in India that regulates the power sector. CERC has recently released a draft Power Market Regulations on 18 July, 2020, Read more
In recent years, the Indian government has been actively pursuing a sustainable energy future, with ambitious targets for solar power capacity additions. However, the imposition of high import duties on solar modules and cells has been a significant obstacle to achieving these goals. In this article, we will explore how Read more
Reducing carbon emissions has become increasingly important as companies work to mitigate the impact of their operations on the environment. Understanding the scope of emissions is crucial for any company looking to make a positive impact on the environment. In this article, we will explore the different scopes of emissions Read more
It is interesting to note that the solar tariffs which went as low as Rs.2.0/ KWH a year back are now heading upwards. last month we observed the solar pit tariff as Rs. 2.45/KWH in one of the SECI pits. Now the state distribution company of Maharashtra MSEDCL has discovered Rs.2.90 as the lowest tariff which shows an upward trend.
The government has introduced the energy conservation bill amendment, 2022 in Lok Sabha this week. The amendment in the energy conservation bill will boost energy efficiency activities in the commercial and industrial sectors.
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
As per ECBC, All buildings shall have provisions for installation of renewable energy systems in the future on rooftops or the site. Renewable Energy Generating Zone (REGZ) : This is the area dedicated to the renewable energy system e.g Solar PV system. Following are some of the system area requirements: Read more
Electrical Transformers: A piece of electrical equipment used to convert electric power from one voltage to another voltage. Transformer losses: electrical losses in a transformer that reduces its efficiency. Following are some mandatory requirements for electrical transformers as per ECBC: Maximum Allowable Power Transformer LossesPower transformers of the proper ratings Read more