INTENT The intent of this criterion is to reduce the impact of material selection on the environment and encourage the project to optimize construction product consumption efficiency by selecting low GWP (kgCO2eq)products through LCA of the building. Maximum Points: 5 APPRAISAL Demonstrate the kgC02 equivalent reduction in building super-structure and Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to substitute conventional materials used for external site development with alternative materials, in order to reduce pressure on both mining for virgin materials and landfills requiredfor the disposal of waste material. Maximum Points: 2 APPRAISAL Ensure that the roads built have recycled , Read more…
From December 2-13, UN Secretary-General António Guterres is hosting the UN Climate Change Conference (COP25) in Madrid, where global leaders are discussing their environmental agendas and specifying their nationally determined climate contributions. With solar playing a key role in the decarbonization of the energy sector, it is time for REC Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to encourage design and monitoring of ventilation systems such that the indoor air quality meets minimum requirement as recommended by the relevant standards. It also focuses on the conscious choice of strategies and products to control substances that produce harmful emissions in the Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to evaluate both the quality and quantity of water available for a project to push It towards becoming self-sufficient (net zero). Maximum Points: 5 APPRAISAL Ensure that the treated water is as per CPCB norms. Ensure that water demand reduction from GRIHA benchmark. Read more…
NEW DELHI : American investor Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) is in talks to buy the Indian solar power business of French energy firm Engie SA in a deal potentially worth around $500 million, a person aware of the development said. GIP is interested in Engie Solar, which has an 1,100 megawatt (MW) solar Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure that the projects are made energy-efficient by enhancing the envelope performance while also reducing energy consumption through installation of efficient equipmentand lighting fixtures. Maximum Points: 12 APPRAISAL 1.Ensure that the project demonstrates compliance with the mandatory requirements of ECBC 2017 – Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to promote the use of renewable energy in the projects and, thereby, reduce the project’s dependency on fuels derived from conventional sources. Maximum Points: 5 APPRAISAL The project can comply with this credit by either installing an on-site or off-site renewable energy system Read more…
INTENT The intent of this criterion is to ensure the use of materials with low GWP and ODP in building insulation, HVAC, refrigeration equipment, and firefighting systems. Maximum Points: 1 APPRAISAL The project should ensure that the insulation, refrigerants used in the building and cooling systems are CFC and HCFC Read more…