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LEED CERTIFICATION- REQUIREMENTS FOR EA PREREQUISITE: BUILDING-LEVEL ENERGY METERING Required
Requirements NC, SCHOOLS, RETAIL, WAREHOUSES & DISTRIBUTION CENTERS, HOSPITALITY, HEALTHCARE Install new or use existing building-level energy meters, or submeters that can be aggregated to provide building-level data representing total building energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, chilled water, steam, fuel oil, propane, biomass, etc). Utility-owned meters capable of aggregating building-level Read more…
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GRIHA VERSION 2019 CRITERIA 29. OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE PROTOCOL
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure incorporation of detailed O&M procedures for various systems in the building and a compulsory requirement for the staff to undergo the necessary training Maximum Points: 0 APPRAISAL Ensure there is a group responsible for O&M of the building systems. Ensure development Read more…
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GRIHA VERSION 2019 CRITERIA 30. INNOVATION
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to promote adoption and implementation of innovative strategies in enhancing the sustainability quotient of the project. Maximum Points: 5 APPRAISAL Adopt maximum five strategies different from the rest 29 criteria to make the project more sustainable. COMPLIANCE Submit narrative and documents for each Read more…
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LEED CERTIFICATION- REQUIREMENT FOR EA CREDIT: ADVANCED ENERGY METERING
Intent To support energy management and identify opportunities for additional energy savings by tracking building-level and system-level energy use. Possible Credit Points- 1 point This credit applies to New Construction (1 point) Core & Shell (1 point) Schools (1 point) Retail (1 point) Data Centers (1 point) Warehouses & Distribution Read more…
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GRIHA VERSION 2019 CRITERIA 23. SAFETY AND SANITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION WORKERS
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure safe, healthy, and hygienic working and living conditions for construction workers involved in the project. Maximum Points: 1 APPRAISAL Provide for drinking , sanitation and living and creche facilities for construction workers as per NBC 2016 norms. Provide either a grocery Read more…
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GRIHA VERSION 2019 CRITERIA 25. DEDICATED FACILITIES FOR SERVICE STAFF
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to promote a better working environment for service staff by providing dedicated rooms (for resting) and toilets for them. Maximum Points: 2 APPRAISAL Ensure dedicated rooms and washrooms for staff. COMPLIANCE Submit drawings highlighting rooms and washrooms for staff. Submit date-stamped photos of Read more…
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GRIHA VERSION 2019 CRITERIA 27. COMMISSIONING FOR FINAL RATING
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure that all electro-mechanical systems and their components are designed and installed according to the operational requirements of the owner. Maximum Points: 0 APPRAISAL Ensure that third party-commissioning is conducted for systems like hvac, lighting and electrical, water and waste. Ensure that Read more…
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GRIHA VERSION 2019 CRITERIA 28. SMART METERING AND MONITORING
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to promote smart metering and monitoring of energy and water consumption of the project to analyse its performance. Maximum Points: 6 APPRAISAL Ensure placement of smart meters for projects energy consumption. Ensure placement of meters for projects water consumption. Ensure sharing of energy Read more…