| GRIHA (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) TERI developed GRIHA, which the Government of India adopted as the national rating system for green buildings in 2007. It is supported by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India The system aims to promote sustainable construction by focusing on energy efficiency, water management, and the use of renewable resources. Considers site planning, construction management, and the use of green materials. |
- HPBs are designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy and water usage, and operational costs.
- They improve occupant well-being along with enhanced property value, lower utility bills, and access to carbon financing.
- Globally, policies like the EU’s ‘Green Deal’ and U.S. programs like Energy Star promote energy-efficient building designs.
- India’s Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and initiatives such as GRIHA and IGBC aim to reduce energy consumption by up to 30%, with a goal of achieving net-zero status for 30% of new buildings by 2030.
- Carbon financing, green bonds, and climate-focused funds support HPBs by converting carbon savings into financial value.
- Carbon credits and global funding initiatives help developers offset initial costs.
| Energy Conservation Building Code: BEE introduced the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) as a voluntary policy measure in 2007 to reduce the adverse impact of buildings on the environment. ECBC defines norms of energy performance for various building components and takes into consideration the climatic region. BEE has launched a new version of code ECBC 2017 which is futuristic, pragmatic and easy to implement Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) applicable to air-conditioned commercial buildings with connected loads of more than 100 kW. |
Dig Deeper: Read about CII’s initiative of the Indian Green Building Council to enable a sustainable built environment for all.
