The Water Efficiency category of LEED BD+C aims to promote water conservation in commercial buildings. A total of 11 points can be earned under this category. The category includes five credits, namely Outdoor Water Use Reduction, Indoor Water Use Reduction, Building-Level Water Metering, Cooling Tower Water Use, and Water Metering. Read more…
LEED BD+C (Building Design and Construction) is a green building rating system developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) to recognize sustainable building practices and reduce the environmental impact of buildings. The Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category under LEED BD+C provides credits for energy efficiency, renewable energy, and greenhouse Read more…
LEED BD+C (Building Design and Construction) is a certification program for commercial buildings that encourages sustainability practices. One of the categories under this program is Materials and Resources, which awards up to 13 points to the projects. In order to achieve these points, projects need to comply with specific requirements Read more…
The LEED BD+C certification program for commercial buildings encourages sustainability practices. One of the categories under this program is Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ), which awards up to 16 points to the projects. In order to achieve these points, projects need to comply with specific requirements for each credit. The credits Read more…
India is a rapidly growing market for solar energy, and with the government’s ambitious goal of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, it is essential that the solar modules used in the country meet certain quality standards. The Indian government has taken several steps to ensure the Read more…
In December 2021, KfW, the German government-owned development bank, announced that it had provided a loan of $169.5 million to the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) of India to finance renewable energy projects in the country. REC is a leading Indian public sector enterprise that focuses on financing power sector Read more…
Green bonds have emerged as an increasingly popular financial instrument in recent years, as investors have shown a growing interest in socially responsible and environmentally conscious investments. In this article, we will explore what green bonds are, why companies issue them to raise money, who the major players in the Read more…
Waste diversion is a crucial aspect of sustainable development, and calculating the diversion rate is an essential step in achieving waste reduction goals. The TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification program provides a framework for businesses to implement sustainable waste management practices and measure their diversion rates. In this Read more…
TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) certification is a comprehensive waste reduction and zero waste certification program that has gained significant traction in recent years. While the program was initially designed for facilities, it has since expanded to include events, and this article will provide an overview of TRUE certification Read more…
In today’s world, buildings are responsible for a significant portion of global greenhouse gas emissions. They consume a substantial amount of energy, water, and resources, impacting the environment and the economy. With the increasing focus on sustainability and the need to measure and improve performance, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Read more…