Complying with the IGBC landscape credit for using local materials can be an excellent way to support the local economy and minimize environmental impacts. The credit awards points based on the percentage of total construction and landscape materials used within a distance of 400 km from the site area. Here’s Read more…
India is facing a significant challenge in reducing its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to India’s GHG inventory, the country’s total GHG emissions in 2014 were 2.607 billion tonnes of CO2 equivalent. The energy sector, which includes electricity generation, accounted for the largest share of emissions at 67.3%, followed by Read more…
India’s power sector is one of the major contributors to the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As per the 2022 data, the power sector has an installed capacity of 395 GW and emits 1.09 kg of CO2 per kWh of electricity generated, resulting in total CO2 emissions of 1,004 million Read more…
As the world continues to grapple with the impacts of climate change, reducing greenhouse gas emissions has become a top priority for many countries. One way to incentivize companies to reduce their carbon footprint is through the creation of carbon markets. In this article, we will discuss how India can Read more…
LEED BD+C (Building Design and Construction) program encourages sustainability practices in commercial buildings. One of the categories under this program is Innovation, which awards up to 6 points to the projects. In order to achieve these points, projects need to comply with specific requirements for each credit. The credits under Read more…
This certification is a testament to DLF’s commitment to sustainability and zero waste. TRUE certification is an internationally recognized standard for zero waste, evaluating buildings based on their waste reduction efforts, recycling, and composting programs. Over 200 buildings have been TRUE certified globally, but only three buildings have achieved the Read more…
With increasing concerns about climate change and the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the world is shifting towards renewable energy sources. Among these sources, green ammonia is emerging as a promising energy carrier that can help decarbonize the transportation sector, particularly in the shipping industry. India, with its ambitious Read more…
The power sector is an essential component of the Indian economy, and the distribution companies (DISCOMs) play a crucial role in ensuring the supply of electricity to end consumers. However, DISCOMs in India have been facing severe financial losses, which has been a major challenge for the power sector. In Read more…
n building construction, determining the overall U-value (thermal transmittance) of walls is crucial for ensuring energy efficiency and thermal comfort within a building. The U-value of a wall represents the rate of heat transfer through the wall, including conductive, convective, and radiative heat transfer. In this article, we will discuss Read more…
Indian Discoms (Distribution Companies) are facing challenges in meeting the growing electricity demand and are grappling with issues such as poor financial health and high Aggregate Technical and Commercial (AT&C) losses. Implementing a dynamic tariff system can help in addressing these challenges and can enable Discoms to improve their revenue Read more…