The document summarizes incentives for building energy efficient buildings across India. It discusses how building rating systems that recognize efficient construction can provide benefits like cost savings and brand recognition. It also outlines some incentives provided by municipal governments like rebates on property taxes and premiums for buildings that meet efficiency standards. The document highlights some example projects in India that achieved certification and were able to save on construction or energy costs with the help of these incentives.
Zain Ravdjee Renewable Energy Pvt.Ltd.Zain Ravdjee
ZAIN RAVDJEE RENEWABLE ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED is an Independent Power Producer (IPP), which was incorporated in February 2011 with the main objective to promote Renewable Energy power projects considering the huge investment opportunities in the Renewable Energy and to become a leading developer in this field.
This summary provides an overview of key developments in Indo-Japan trade and investment based on a document covering March 2014:
- Major Indian and Japanese companies announced new joint ventures and investments in sectors like pharmaceuticals, automotive components, oil and gas, IT infrastructure and consumer goods. This includes Sun Pharma partnering with Japanese firms and Lumax Auto forming a JV with Mannoh Industrial.
- Indian and Japanese financial firms announced plans to establish new investment funds totaling over $2 billion to back ventures between the two countries, especially focused on Gujarat, India.
- Policy developments strengthened economic cooperation, with Japan pledging $1.5 billion for Indian infrastructure projects and the
This document summarizes a student project carried out at Laser Shaving India Pvt Limited in Hyderabad, India. The project aimed to reduce energy costs at the company's manufacturing plant through various energy conservation initiatives. The plant has a total connected load of 5 MW. Key areas identified for improvement were power factor correction through capacitors and improving motor efficiency. If the power factor was increased from the current 0.91 to 0.99, it was estimated the company could save around 4.6 lakhs (INR 460,000) per month on electricity costs.
This document summarizes a presentation on building a low carbon Indian economy in response to climate change. It outlines the impacts of climate change on India, discusses India's official position and current scenario related to climate change. It then discusses opportunities for India to lead by example in areas like renewable energy and strategies India can use to combat climate change, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner conventional energy, green buildings, and transportation. The presentation provides targets and policies for India's 11th five-year plan related to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
1) The IMF working paper found that heightened policy uncertainty in India has had a pronounced link to the decline in new investments and rise in postponed or cancelled investments. Financing costs do not appear to be a critical factor. In the short term, lowering interest rates may provide some relief.
2) ACC plans to invest Rs. 360 crore to install waste heat recovery systems at four cement plants after successfully commissioning a 9 MW system at its Gagal plant, which is expected to save Rs. 22 crore annually.
3) Builders and highway associations will jointly train 3.5 lakh construction workers over the next year to address the shortage of skilled labor for infrastructure projects. Trainees will receive
The document provides an overview of renewable energy in India, including:
- India has set ambitious targets of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW of solar capacity and 60 GW of wind power.
- Renewable energy capacity and generation in India has increased rapidly in recent years, with India adding a record 11,788 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2017-18.
- Solar power generation growth is expected to outpace other sources, with India aiming to reach 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 to meet its targets.
- Other strategies adopted by the government include developing solar cities, approving solar parks, and drafting a new hydroelectric power policy to support growth in renewable
W06.01 Summary Affordable Homes: Building mass housing in IndiaShuvashish Chatterjee
India has a deficit of 18 million homes in its cities. Majority of the demand is at a significantly lower price point compared to the mainstay industry. Over the next decade the country has to produce on an average 8500 low cost homes every day.
This adds up to an annual business potential of 30 Bn $.In our recent report Affordable Homes: Building Mass housing in India we evaluate the levers India has to pull it off.
Zain Ravdjee Renewable Energy Pvt.Ltd.Zain Ravdjee
ZAIN RAVDJEE RENEWABLE ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED is an Independent Power Producer (IPP), which was incorporated in February 2011 with the main objective to promote Renewable Energy power projects considering the huge investment opportunities in the Renewable Energy and to become a leading developer in this field.
This summary provides an overview of key developments in Indo-Japan trade and investment based on a document covering March 2014:
- Major Indian and Japanese companies announced new joint ventures and investments in sectors like pharmaceuticals, automotive components, oil and gas, IT infrastructure and consumer goods. This includes Sun Pharma partnering with Japanese firms and Lumax Auto forming a JV with Mannoh Industrial.
- Indian and Japanese financial firms announced plans to establish new investment funds totaling over $2 billion to back ventures between the two countries, especially focused on Gujarat, India.
- Policy developments strengthened economic cooperation, with Japan pledging $1.5 billion for Indian infrastructure projects and the
This document summarizes a student project carried out at Laser Shaving India Pvt Limited in Hyderabad, India. The project aimed to reduce energy costs at the company's manufacturing plant through various energy conservation initiatives. The plant has a total connected load of 5 MW. Key areas identified for improvement were power factor correction through capacitors and improving motor efficiency. If the power factor was increased from the current 0.91 to 0.99, it was estimated the company could save around 4.6 lakhs (INR 460,000) per month on electricity costs.
This document summarizes a presentation on building a low carbon Indian economy in response to climate change. It outlines the impacts of climate change on India, discusses India's official position and current scenario related to climate change. It then discusses opportunities for India to lead by example in areas like renewable energy and strategies India can use to combat climate change, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, cleaner conventional energy, green buildings, and transportation. The presentation provides targets and policies for India's 11th five-year plan related to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
1) The IMF working paper found that heightened policy uncertainty in India has had a pronounced link to the decline in new investments and rise in postponed or cancelled investments. Financing costs do not appear to be a critical factor. In the short term, lowering interest rates may provide some relief.
2) ACC plans to invest Rs. 360 crore to install waste heat recovery systems at four cement plants after successfully commissioning a 9 MW system at its Gagal plant, which is expected to save Rs. 22 crore annually.
3) Builders and highway associations will jointly train 3.5 lakh construction workers over the next year to address the shortage of skilled labor for infrastructure projects. Trainees will receive
The document provides an overview of renewable energy in India, including:
- India has set ambitious targets of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW of solar capacity and 60 GW of wind power.
- Renewable energy capacity and generation in India has increased rapidly in recent years, with India adding a record 11,788 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2017-18.
- Solar power generation growth is expected to outpace other sources, with India aiming to reach 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022 to meet its targets.
- Other strategies adopted by the government include developing solar cities, approving solar parks, and drafting a new hydroelectric power policy to support growth in renewable
W06.01 Summary Affordable Homes: Building mass housing in IndiaShuvashish Chatterjee
India has a deficit of 18 million homes in its cities. Majority of the demand is at a significantly lower price point compared to the mainstay industry. Over the next decade the country has to produce on an average 8500 low cost homes every day.
This adds up to an annual business potential of 30 Bn $.In our recent report Affordable Homes: Building Mass housing in India we evaluate the levers India has to pull it off.
Foreign policy has topped the agenda of the Narendra Modi government in its first few months. Soon after taking charge, Prime Minister Modi completed a strategic engagement with the world’s three largest economies – Japan, China and the US – which together account for approximately 40% of the global GDP. This was part of a larger international reach-out that included neighbouring countries.
The government’s foreign policy accentuates three elements: economic engagement, security cooperation and energy security. The latest edition of MSLGROUP in India’s ‘Public Affairs Round-up’ (PAR) newsletter analyses the significant progress of the policy.
A rejuvenation of the economy cannot be achieved without reforms that are in keeping with the business environment and needs. These include achieving a critical balance between ecological conservation and industrial expansion, as well as more efficient public sector governance. This edition of PAR includes an infographic on the key reforms required.
For all of the above, a digital ecosystem could prove to be the game-changer. India has flagged off the Rs 1,13,000 crore ‘e-Kranti’, or ‘Digital India’, initiative – the world’s most ambitious broadband project. MSLGROUP in India puts the initiative under the microscope.
We hope you enjoy reading it. For more information or feedback connect with our India team @MSLGROUP_India or reach out to us on Twitter @msl_group.
India’s dependence on coal for energy production is worrying. There is an urgent need to diversify energy sources; it could mean the difference between a robust economy and ones that struggles.
MSLGROUP in India’s latest public affairs newsletter analyses the government’s efforts to establish a renewable energy paradigm.
With solar power prices falling, it is clearly the focus of the push. Wind is another priority area. Ambitious targets have been set but the plan has its flaws. Critics point out that innovative funding models are required, so are tax incentives.
‘Public Affairs Round-up’ also puts under the microscope two landmark legislations – the controversial Land Acquisition Bill and the Insurance Bill. Both have been the subject of intense debate. While industry has lauded both of them, critics say the bills would have an adverse social and economic impact.
Similarly, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) finds itself at the centre of a political storm. A consensus among the states on it was elusive even as the government committed to implementing it next year.
What will they mean for India and will they help achieve the economic resurrection the country needs?
We hope you enjoy reading it. For more information or feedback connect with our India team @MSLGROUP_India or reach out to us on Twitter @msl_group.
The document provides information on the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and green building rating programs in India. It discusses how IGBC was formed in 2001 with a vision to make India a global leader in sustainable built environments by 2025. It outlines the growth of green buildings in India, rising from 1 project in 2001 to over 4 billion square feet currently. The IGBC green building rating system provides points across various modules like energy efficiency, water conservation, and materials to certify projects as certified, silver, gold or platinum levels. Registration and certification process are also described.
The document provides an overview of renewable energy in India, including:
- India has set ambitious targets of achieving 175GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 100GW of solar capacity and 60GW of wind power capacity.
- Installed renewable energy capacity has increased rapidly in recent years, reaching 73.35GW as of October 2018. Solar and wind power make up the majority of capacity.
- The government has implemented various policies and incentives to promote renewable energy development, including targets, financing support, transmission initiatives, and job creation goals. Significant investments have flowed into the Indian renewable energy sector.
This document provides an overview of the solar PV landscape in India. It discusses the key drivers for PV in India, including rising energy needs, persistent energy deficits, overdependence on coal and oil imports, and abundant solar resources. The document outlines opportunities for off-grid PV applications like rural lighting and electrification. It also discusses the benefits of PV for India, including transforming lives, creating jobs, and providing productive and reliable power. The document reviews the current small size of India's PV market and industry. It identifies challenges facing PV growth in India and recommendations to accelerate PV adoption and make India a global PV leader, including developing financing models, prioritizing grid-connected PV, and expanding deployment in off-grid applications.
PES Wind Magazine - Ingeteam Wind Energy on India's clean energy industryIngeteam Wind Energy
In February 2015, the Indian government announced its plans to almost quadruple its renewable power capacity to 175 GW by 2022 as part of the plan to supply electricity to every household in the country. This includes 60 GW from wind energy. Further, India made a commitment at COP21 to raise the share of non-fossil-fuel power capacity in the country’s power mix to 40% by 2030.
Consequently, these plans and targets make the Indian market a unique fast moving and growing market where competitive companies can have great business opportunities. But, they also come with a complex and unstable legal framework where manufacturers find many obstacles on the way.
- The Government of India has set ambitious targets of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW of solar capacity and 60 GW of wind power capacity. It has now ramped this target up to 225 GW by 2022.
- India added a record 11,788 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2017-18. Renewable sources are expected to help meet 40% of India's power needs by 2030.
- The renewable energy sector in India has become very attractive for investors, receiving over $42 billion in investments since 2014 and $6.84 billion in FDI between April 2000 and June 2018.
Bridge to india project development handbookSanman Rajput
The document summarizes various solar project opportunities available in India through different policies at the national and state level. It outlines key policies like the National Solar Mission, Gujarat Solar Policy, Karnataka Solar Policy, Rajasthan Solar Policy, Madhya Pradesh Solar Policy, Andhra Pradesh Solar Policy, and Tamil Nadu Solar Policy. It provides expected capacity additions timelines for various states and an overview of the project allocation and bidding processes under these policies.
The document provides an overview of renewable energy in India. Some key points:
- India has set ambitious targets of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW of solar capacity and 60 GW of wind power capacity.
- India added a record 11,788 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2017-18. Overall renewable energy capacity has increased at a CAGR of 19.78% between FY14-18.
- Solar power generation growth is expected to outpace other sources, with a target of 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022. Tariffs have declined significantly in recent years.
Insights success is glad to introduce “The 10 Most Innovative Green Energy Providers in India” in 2019, in order to assist businesses to choose their right green energy solution provider company.
The document discusses exploring opportunities in India for manufacturing and distributing solar lighting and charging devices. It summarizes primary research conducted with manufacturers in India, including surveying major companies currently in the market through phone interviews. The research aimed to understand demand and supply, revenues, margins, and factors influencing consumer buying behavior. Major findings were that the current market is scattered with around 12,000 units demanded annually, and that China dominates manufacturing and supply at present.
Baritech Projects Private Limited provides turnkey solar power solutions including engineering, procurement, construction and operation and maintenance. It aims to establish 500MW of solar projects across India by 2020. The company specializes in solar farm development, installation, commissioning and long-term maintenance to optimize plant performance. Solar energy has significant potential in India due to the high solar radiation levels across most regions and can help meet India's growing energy needs in an environmentally friendly way.
Tata Power and ReNew Power are two major companies providing renewable energy in India. Tata Power operates various thermal and hydro power plants across India with over 10,000 MW of installed capacity. It has expanded into solar power with over 1,700 MW of solar generation capacity. ReNew Power is one of India's largest renewable energy companies with over 10 GW total portfolio. It has significant wind and solar generation assets across various Indian states providing clean energy. Both companies are continuing to grow their renewable operations and developing new solar and wind projects to meet India's increasing energy demands.
Team Members: Pulkit Bohra, Pulkit Mathur, Mudit Jain & Tarun Gupta
This presentation was prepared by the above students of IIM Ranchi as a part of Mahindra war room competition. They were the North zone Champions in the competition.
The document discusses the growing solar power market in India. It predicts that grid parity between solar and conventional electricity prices will occur sooner than previously estimated, within the next 5 years, driven by declining solar prices and increasing conventional power costs. This could enable widespread adoption of rooftop solar by commercial and industrial customers. The document estimates that over 4000-5000 MW of new rooftop solar capacity could be economically viable over the next 5 years. It also forecasts total solar power potential of 12.5 GW by 2016-17 across various market segments, including rooftop, utility-scale, diesel replacement and captive projects. The document argues that government support is still needed to sustain market growth and realize this potential.
This document discusses human resource requirements and skill development needs in the wind energy sector in India. It notes that the wind energy sector is expected to generate 2 million green jobs over the next 10 years to support growing wind power capacity targets. The Skill Council for Green Jobs was established to help meet this demand through industry-led skill development programs. Several studies have identified key skill gaps in areas like business development, design, construction, operations and maintenance, and manufacturing that will need to be addressed to achieve India's wind energy targets.
CIB TG66 India Webinar 20120628 Mahua Mukherjee Beyond the buildingINIVE EEIG
CIB TASK GROUP 66 WEB EVENT
"THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS POLICY IN INDIA AND BEYOND"
THURSDAY 28 JUNE 2012
2 pm – 4 pm Indian Standard Time
AGENDA
- Introduction, by Jean Carassus, CIB TG66 Coordinator, Professor at Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Paris Institute of Technology, mandated by Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (France).
- The Implementation of Energy Efficient Buildings’ Policy in India- by Priyanka Kochar, Programme Manager, Sustainable Habitats Division, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi.
- Beyond the Building: Energy Efficient Surrounding is Future of India, by Dr Mahua Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture & Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
- Conclusion by Peter Wouters, CIB Marketing and Communication Chair, Director at Belgian Building Research Institute (BBRI, Belgium),
BACKGROUND FOR THIS EVENT
CIB Task Group 66 is setting up several meetings to capitalize high level information on "THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS POLICIES IN 5 CONTINENTS".
The first event was an International Seminar organized in Brussels. It was dedicated to the European policy (four presentations), the action of three international organizations (UNEP-SBCI, IEA, WBCSD) and the policies of four countries: Brazil, China, South Africa and the USA.
The second event was an Internet Session dedicated to Europe, with five presentations from Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and Poland.
The third event was an Internet Session dedicated to North America, with five presentations from Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The fourth event was an Internet Session dedicated to South America, with five presentations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela.
To listen to registered conferences and see presentations from those events, visit
http://cib.sympraxis.eu
Hussain Sagar lake is a popular tourist destination in Hyderabad, India, known for attractions like the 16m tall Buddha statue on a rock and 33 statues lining the lake. Lumbini Park, a 7.5 acre urban park next to the lake, attracts many visitors throughout the year due to its proximity to other attractions and additional facilities it has constructed, such as a laser auditorium and boating. Sanjeevaiah Park, built on 92 acres along the banks of Hussain Sagar lake, won an award for its landscaping and is home to over 100 bird species and 50 insect/butterfly species. Indira Park, another public greenspace on the lake, had plans
The document summarizes India's status, development factors, energy sources and consumption, and the need for increased energy efficiency. It discusses various government schemes promoting energy efficiency in India from 2007-2012. It concludes with presenting energy production and consumption data comparing efficiency rates for oil, natural gas, and coal.
This summary describes two energy efficient building projects in India.
The first project is the Himurja office building in Shimla, which underwent passive and active solar retrofits to an existing building. Measures included air heating panels, double glazed windows, insulated walls, a solar chimney, and a solarium to maximize heat gain. Solar water and photovoltaic systems were also installed.
The second project is the Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank in Shimla, which uses an innovative combination of passive and active solar systems. Around 35% of the building is heated by a 38 square meter solar air heating system. Measures like phase change materials and insulation help reduce heating needs.
The document discusses energy efficient building envelopes from the perspective of the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) in India. It covers key factors related to the building envelope that impact energy efficiency, such as opaque walls and spandrels, vision glass or fenestration, shading, and air leakage. Specific parameters discussed include insulation R-values, U-values, solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC), visible light transmittance, and building envelope sealing details. The benefits of using glass systems in construction are outlined. Key performance factors for glass like total heat gain, light transmission, and strategies to control daylight and energy are summarized.
Energy-Efficient Buildings of Tomorrow: Built on a Policy Cornerstone Today Alliance To Save Energy
According to the Energy Information Administration, the carbon dioxide emissions of the U.S. building sector are almost equal to the total CO2 emissions of India and Japan combined.
Foreign policy has topped the agenda of the Narendra Modi government in its first few months. Soon after taking charge, Prime Minister Modi completed a strategic engagement with the world’s three largest economies – Japan, China and the US – which together account for approximately 40% of the global GDP. This was part of a larger international reach-out that included neighbouring countries.
The government’s foreign policy accentuates three elements: economic engagement, security cooperation and energy security. The latest edition of MSLGROUP in India’s ‘Public Affairs Round-up’ (PAR) newsletter analyses the significant progress of the policy.
A rejuvenation of the economy cannot be achieved without reforms that are in keeping with the business environment and needs. These include achieving a critical balance between ecological conservation and industrial expansion, as well as more efficient public sector governance. This edition of PAR includes an infographic on the key reforms required.
For all of the above, a digital ecosystem could prove to be the game-changer. India has flagged off the Rs 1,13,000 crore ‘e-Kranti’, or ‘Digital India’, initiative – the world’s most ambitious broadband project. MSLGROUP in India puts the initiative under the microscope.
We hope you enjoy reading it. For more information or feedback connect with our India team @MSLGROUP_India or reach out to us on Twitter @msl_group.
India’s dependence on coal for energy production is worrying. There is an urgent need to diversify energy sources; it could mean the difference between a robust economy and ones that struggles.
MSLGROUP in India’s latest public affairs newsletter analyses the government’s efforts to establish a renewable energy paradigm.
With solar power prices falling, it is clearly the focus of the push. Wind is another priority area. Ambitious targets have been set but the plan has its flaws. Critics point out that innovative funding models are required, so are tax incentives.
‘Public Affairs Round-up’ also puts under the microscope two landmark legislations – the controversial Land Acquisition Bill and the Insurance Bill. Both have been the subject of intense debate. While industry has lauded both of them, critics say the bills would have an adverse social and economic impact.
Similarly, the Goods and Services Tax (GST) finds itself at the centre of a political storm. A consensus among the states on it was elusive even as the government committed to implementing it next year.
What will they mean for India and will they help achieve the economic resurrection the country needs?
We hope you enjoy reading it. For more information or feedback connect with our India team @MSLGROUP_India or reach out to us on Twitter @msl_group.
The document provides information on the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and green building rating programs in India. It discusses how IGBC was formed in 2001 with a vision to make India a global leader in sustainable built environments by 2025. It outlines the growth of green buildings in India, rising from 1 project in 2001 to over 4 billion square feet currently. The IGBC green building rating system provides points across various modules like energy efficiency, water conservation, and materials to certify projects as certified, silver, gold or platinum levels. Registration and certification process are also described.
The document provides an overview of renewable energy in India, including:
- India has set ambitious targets of achieving 175GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 100GW of solar capacity and 60GW of wind power capacity.
- Installed renewable energy capacity has increased rapidly in recent years, reaching 73.35GW as of October 2018. Solar and wind power make up the majority of capacity.
- The government has implemented various policies and incentives to promote renewable energy development, including targets, financing support, transmission initiatives, and job creation goals. Significant investments have flowed into the Indian renewable energy sector.
This document provides an overview of the solar PV landscape in India. It discusses the key drivers for PV in India, including rising energy needs, persistent energy deficits, overdependence on coal and oil imports, and abundant solar resources. The document outlines opportunities for off-grid PV applications like rural lighting and electrification. It also discusses the benefits of PV for India, including transforming lives, creating jobs, and providing productive and reliable power. The document reviews the current small size of India's PV market and industry. It identifies challenges facing PV growth in India and recommendations to accelerate PV adoption and make India a global PV leader, including developing financing models, prioritizing grid-connected PV, and expanding deployment in off-grid applications.
PES Wind Magazine - Ingeteam Wind Energy on India's clean energy industryIngeteam Wind Energy
In February 2015, the Indian government announced its plans to almost quadruple its renewable power capacity to 175 GW by 2022 as part of the plan to supply electricity to every household in the country. This includes 60 GW from wind energy. Further, India made a commitment at COP21 to raise the share of non-fossil-fuel power capacity in the country’s power mix to 40% by 2030.
Consequently, these plans and targets make the Indian market a unique fast moving and growing market where competitive companies can have great business opportunities. But, they also come with a complex and unstable legal framework where manufacturers find many obstacles on the way.
- The Government of India has set ambitious targets of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW of solar capacity and 60 GW of wind power capacity. It has now ramped this target up to 225 GW by 2022.
- India added a record 11,788 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2017-18. Renewable sources are expected to help meet 40% of India's power needs by 2030.
- The renewable energy sector in India has become very attractive for investors, receiving over $42 billion in investments since 2014 and $6.84 billion in FDI between April 2000 and June 2018.
Bridge to india project development handbookSanman Rajput
The document summarizes various solar project opportunities available in India through different policies at the national and state level. It outlines key policies like the National Solar Mission, Gujarat Solar Policy, Karnataka Solar Policy, Rajasthan Solar Policy, Madhya Pradesh Solar Policy, Andhra Pradesh Solar Policy, and Tamil Nadu Solar Policy. It provides expected capacity additions timelines for various states and an overview of the project allocation and bidding processes under these policies.
The document provides an overview of renewable energy in India. Some key points:
- India has set ambitious targets of achieving 175 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2022, including 100 GW of solar capacity and 60 GW of wind power capacity.
- India added a record 11,788 MW of renewable energy capacity in 2017-18. Overall renewable energy capacity has increased at a CAGR of 19.78% between FY14-18.
- Solar power generation growth is expected to outpace other sources, with a target of 100 GW of solar capacity by 2022. Tariffs have declined significantly in recent years.
Insights success is glad to introduce “The 10 Most Innovative Green Energy Providers in India” in 2019, in order to assist businesses to choose their right green energy solution provider company.
The document discusses exploring opportunities in India for manufacturing and distributing solar lighting and charging devices. It summarizes primary research conducted with manufacturers in India, including surveying major companies currently in the market through phone interviews. The research aimed to understand demand and supply, revenues, margins, and factors influencing consumer buying behavior. Major findings were that the current market is scattered with around 12,000 units demanded annually, and that China dominates manufacturing and supply at present.
Baritech Projects Private Limited provides turnkey solar power solutions including engineering, procurement, construction and operation and maintenance. It aims to establish 500MW of solar projects across India by 2020. The company specializes in solar farm development, installation, commissioning and long-term maintenance to optimize plant performance. Solar energy has significant potential in India due to the high solar radiation levels across most regions and can help meet India's growing energy needs in an environmentally friendly way.
Tata Power and ReNew Power are two major companies providing renewable energy in India. Tata Power operates various thermal and hydro power plants across India with over 10,000 MW of installed capacity. It has expanded into solar power with over 1,700 MW of solar generation capacity. ReNew Power is one of India's largest renewable energy companies with over 10 GW total portfolio. It has significant wind and solar generation assets across various Indian states providing clean energy. Both companies are continuing to grow their renewable operations and developing new solar and wind projects to meet India's increasing energy demands.
Team Members: Pulkit Bohra, Pulkit Mathur, Mudit Jain & Tarun Gupta
This presentation was prepared by the above students of IIM Ranchi as a part of Mahindra war room competition. They were the North zone Champions in the competition.
The document discusses the growing solar power market in India. It predicts that grid parity between solar and conventional electricity prices will occur sooner than previously estimated, within the next 5 years, driven by declining solar prices and increasing conventional power costs. This could enable widespread adoption of rooftop solar by commercial and industrial customers. The document estimates that over 4000-5000 MW of new rooftop solar capacity could be economically viable over the next 5 years. It also forecasts total solar power potential of 12.5 GW by 2016-17 across various market segments, including rooftop, utility-scale, diesel replacement and captive projects. The document argues that government support is still needed to sustain market growth and realize this potential.
This document discusses human resource requirements and skill development needs in the wind energy sector in India. It notes that the wind energy sector is expected to generate 2 million green jobs over the next 10 years to support growing wind power capacity targets. The Skill Council for Green Jobs was established to help meet this demand through industry-led skill development programs. Several studies have identified key skill gaps in areas like business development, design, construction, operations and maintenance, and manufacturing that will need to be addressed to achieve India's wind energy targets.
CIB TG66 India Webinar 20120628 Mahua Mukherjee Beyond the buildingINIVE EEIG
CIB TASK GROUP 66 WEB EVENT
"THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS POLICY IN INDIA AND BEYOND"
THURSDAY 28 JUNE 2012
2 pm – 4 pm Indian Standard Time
AGENDA
- Introduction, by Jean Carassus, CIB TG66 Coordinator, Professor at Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées, Paris Institute of Technology, mandated by Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment (France).
- The Implementation of Energy Efficient Buildings’ Policy in India- by Priyanka Kochar, Programme Manager, Sustainable Habitats Division, The Energy and Resources Institute, New Delhi.
- Beyond the Building: Energy Efficient Surrounding is Future of India, by Dr Mahua Mukherjee, Assistant Professor, Department of Architecture & Planning, Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee.
- Conclusion by Peter Wouters, CIB Marketing and Communication Chair, Director at Belgian Building Research Institute (BBRI, Belgium),
BACKGROUND FOR THIS EVENT
CIB Task Group 66 is setting up several meetings to capitalize high level information on "THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS POLICIES IN 5 CONTINENTS".
The first event was an International Seminar organized in Brussels. It was dedicated to the European policy (four presentations), the action of three international organizations (UNEP-SBCI, IEA, WBCSD) and the policies of four countries: Brazil, China, South Africa and the USA.
The second event was an Internet Session dedicated to Europe, with five presentations from Belgium, France, Germany, Netherlands and Poland.
The third event was an Internet Session dedicated to North America, with five presentations from Canada, Mexico and the USA.
The fourth event was an Internet Session dedicated to South America, with five presentations from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay and Venezuela.
To listen to registered conferences and see presentations from those events, visit
http://cib.sympraxis.eu
Hussain Sagar lake is a popular tourist destination in Hyderabad, India, known for attractions like the 16m tall Buddha statue on a rock and 33 statues lining the lake. Lumbini Park, a 7.5 acre urban park next to the lake, attracts many visitors throughout the year due to its proximity to other attractions and additional facilities it has constructed, such as a laser auditorium and boating. Sanjeevaiah Park, built on 92 acres along the banks of Hussain Sagar lake, won an award for its landscaping and is home to over 100 bird species and 50 insect/butterfly species. Indira Park, another public greenspace on the lake, had plans
The document summarizes India's status, development factors, energy sources and consumption, and the need for increased energy efficiency. It discusses various government schemes promoting energy efficiency in India from 2007-2012. It concludes with presenting energy production and consumption data comparing efficiency rates for oil, natural gas, and coal.
This summary describes two energy efficient building projects in India.
The first project is the Himurja office building in Shimla, which underwent passive and active solar retrofits to an existing building. Measures included air heating panels, double glazed windows, insulated walls, a solar chimney, and a solarium to maximize heat gain. Solar water and photovoltaic systems were also installed.
The second project is the Himachal Pradesh State Co-operative Bank in Shimla, which uses an innovative combination of passive and active solar systems. Around 35% of the building is heated by a 38 square meter solar air heating system. Measures like phase change materials and insulation help reduce heating needs.
The document discusses energy efficient building envelopes from the perspective of the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) in India. It covers key factors related to the building envelope that impact energy efficiency, such as opaque walls and spandrels, vision glass or fenestration, shading, and air leakage. Specific parameters discussed include insulation R-values, U-values, solar heat gain coefficients (SHGC), visible light transmittance, and building envelope sealing details. The benefits of using glass systems in construction are outlined. Key performance factors for glass like total heat gain, light transmission, and strategies to control daylight and energy are summarized.
Energy-Efficient Buildings of Tomorrow: Built on a Policy Cornerstone Today Alliance To Save Energy
According to the Energy Information Administration, the carbon dioxide emissions of the U.S. building sector are almost equal to the total CO2 emissions of India and Japan combined.
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to modulate the conditions such that they
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ndia’s growth over the past decade has led to economic progress and dramatic urbanization. India’s continued
economic development depends on providing more affordable, clean, and reliable energy and lessening the
strain on current supplies, presenting an opportunity to real estate developers who can lock in energy and cost
savings by building green. Investing in energy efficiency across India’s urban areas is key considering that cities
contribute about 62 percent of GDP in India, which is likely to increase to 75 percent by 2021.1 Further, India’s
building stock is expected to triple in the next 17 years as part of the urbanization process.2 Building greener now
before floor space triples is necessary to save significant costs and energy and avoid expensive retrofits later on.
India has shown leadership in developing efficient buildings, increasing its green floor area from just 20,000
square feet in 2004 to more than 1.35 billion square feet in 2013.3 To move the rest of the market, India has taken
an important step by creating an Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC), which contemplates incorporation
of efficient technologies, materials, and construction techniques into new and renovated commercial buildings
(potentially also including high-rise residential buildings). Buildings that comply with the ECBC may be up to
60 percent more efficient than standard buildings in India.4 States are at various stages of implementing the ECBC
to raise minimum efficiency, and both public and private stakeholders are offering unique incentives to encourage
building green and make efficiency pay for developers.
As our recent issue brief, Building Efficient Cities: Strengthening the Indian Real Estate Market Through Codes and
Incentives, makes clear, most developers encounter common barriers to building green. However, solutions and
incentives exist to overcome most barriers, enabling developers to take advantage of energy efficiency’s savings and
benefits and construct green cities across India. Government officials—from central to state and local levels—can
and should work with real estate developers to develop policy and regulatory incentives, and effective compliance
mechanisms, to shift India’s buildings market toward cost-saving, energy efficient buildings.5
Indian Cities’ Urgent Need for
Efficient Buildings
The country must adopt widespread efficiency measures
in buildings in the near term to protect India’s economic
growth, energy security and climate.
rowing energy needs to fuel the country’s development
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in urban and rural areas: India is currently the fourthlargest consumer of energy in the world.6 If the country’s
average annual growth is to meet its target rate of eight
percent through 2017, India must increase its production
of commercial energy by nearly 41 percent over its 2012
level.7 India plans to accomplish this by adding more than
88 GW of generating capacity by 2017, 79 percent of which
is expected to be from coal- or lignite-fired sources.8
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nergy security is threatened by the widening gap
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between coal supply and demand: The country’s planned
energy expansion cannot and should not be met by
limited coal supplies that are now more difficult to extract.
Further, without improved reliability of electricity, India
will continue to rely in part on diesel back-up generators
during power cuts, which are dirty and expensive to
run.9 There are significant opportunities to save energy
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and therefore increase energy security by scaling energy
efficient construction of new and existing buildings across
Indian cities.
uilding energy use causes significant climate impacts
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and is growing rapidly: Commercial buildings cause a
significant portion of India’s rising carbon emissions, while
climate change poses significant threats to the population.
Commercial buildings consumed nearly 90 terawatt-hours
of electricity in 2010, which will increase significantly if
floor area triples by 2030 as projected.10 India’s commercial
buildings are responsible for emitting nearly 78 million
tons of carbon dioxide annually.11
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Ensuring that India’s buildings are energy efficient is a costeffective option with both economic and environmental
benefits. McKinsey Company values the global building
efficiency opportunity at more than Rs. 41 lakh crore
($700 billion) by 2030 and estimates that India could save
nearly Rs. 83,000 crore ($14 billion) per year by investing in
energy efficiency—an amount equal to current spending on
health and education combined.12
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4. Building Spotlight: Ganga Skies
Building Spotlight: Mahindra Towers
The residential project Ganga Skies by Goel Ganga
Developers in Pimpri Chinchwad, Maharashtra received a
3-star provisional certification of GRIHA. At the project’s early
stages, GRIHA helped the project to achieve energy efficiency
savings through the overall construction process, material
waste reduction and resource efficiency, reducing costs by
eight percent. The Ganga Skies project benefited from the
developer premium and property tax rebates offered by the
PCMC.
The Mahindra Towers office building in Mumbai successfully
worked with an ESCO to complete an energy efficiency retrofit
focused on its lighting system. As a result of the retrofit,
Mahindra Towers reduced its monthly power consumption
by 10 percent, saving 470,403 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per year
and Rs. 40,09,965 ($67,952) from March 2009 to March
2010. With an initial investment of Rs. 15,90,000 ($26,944)
for the retrofit, Mahindra Towers had an impressive payback
period of less than half a year. The Mahindra Towers retrofit
demonstrates how working with an ESCO to implement
energy efficient measures is practical and profitable in India’s
rapidly transforming building market and provides replicable
practices for cost and energy savings.19
Photo used with permission
from Mahindra Mahindra
n Looking ahead: Municipal governments across India
can offer similar rebates to lock in energy savings, reducing
energy demand as urbanization continues. Participating
cities can also consider expanding the program by increasing
the types of buildings eligible for these premiums and
property tax rebates to diversify the landscape of efficient
buildings.
Energy Service Companies
Energy Service Companies (ESCOs) help building owners
develop and finance energy saving projects, frequently by
paying for the energy upgrades upfront. For a fixed long-term
time period, the owner then pays the ESCO for their energy,
often capped at their pre-retrofit costs, and the ESCO pays
the utility for the energy actually used. Because of the energy
savings of the project, the ESCO can use the difference to
pay for the financing of the project and make a profit while
removing the barrier of efficiency’s high upfront cost for
building owners.
Although Indian ESCOs have successfully implemented
some energy efficiency improvement projects, the ESCO
market has yet to take off in India, due, in part, to the weak
legal framework for contracts enforcement.18 Although
involvement by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has
helped to support ESCOs, they have not yet been able to
significantly penetrate the market.
n Looking ahead: Increasing awareness among developers
and companies of the benefits of the ESCO model and how
it can support a building’s construction or retrofit, and
even take on some of the payback risk, would expand the
network and reach of ESCOs. A well-defined, standardized,
transparent EPC contract format would help boost ESCO
operations and promote full-service financing models that
include lenders, equipment manufacturing and installation,
and energy saving monitoring and verification.
Mahindra Towers post-retrofit.
Snapshot: Success of the ESCO Model Internationally
Despite a slow start in India, ESCOs have been successful in
encouraging efficiency in other countries such as the United
States, where ESCOs have annual revenues of $3.6 billion.20
In China, aggressive efficiency goals have allowed for five
times the number of ESCOs as the U.S., many of which are
subsidiaries of firms in the US and Europe.21 ESCOs in Brazil
tend to be small or medium sized engineering or consultancy
firms, and typically focus on lighting retrofits.22 ESCOs
typically target the commercial sector, but have recently
entered the industrial sector.
Floor Space Index Allowances
Many states in India and other municipalities around the
world have limits on the Floor Space Index (FSI) or Floor-Area
Ratio (FAR), a measure of the built-up floor area of a building
relative to the size of the plot it is built on. In some areas,
high costs can be paid to exceed this limit. To incentivize
developers to build green, a portion of this extra FSI is given
to developers of efficient buildings for no cost, increasing the
value of their properties.23
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5. The Noida region outside Delhi allows GRIHA-certified
gold or platinum (4 or 5 star) rated buildings that have plots
exceeding 3,000 sq. meters to exceed the FSI limit by one
to five percent.24 Similarly, the city of Bhubaneshwar and
states of Punjab and Kerala have announced additional or
free FSI allowances for buildings that meet a stipulated
minimum green building rating.25 In Pune, the Municipal
Corporation offered buildings with qualifying solar or wind
power equipment two additional FSI or a discount of 50
percent on paid FSI, although this program has since been
discontinued.26
n Looking ahead: City and state governments implementing
the FSI need to promote a better understanding of its
benefits and mechanics to encourage more developers
to take advantage of the program. Officials should also
strengthen the FSI and make the program more attractive
by addressing the barriers developers have encountered to
date. For example, Noida authority rules mandate a ratio
of parking spaces that correlates with the constructed FSI.
Since excavating for parking can add more cost than the free
added FSI is worth, it is currently not always profitable to take
advantage of this incentive.
Spotlight:
GreenSpaces is a 1.75 million square feet LEED certified
Platinum Green Building and government-approved SEZ IT
Park, located in Faridabad near New Delhi. It is India’s first
LEED Platinum SEZ and was granted this status as a live
demonstration of the feasibility of building green in the Indian
context.30
n Looking ahead: Further incentives can reward SEZs for
energy efficient design, such as making green certification a
prerequisite.
Financial Incentives
While policy incentives from Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) or
the central government are one part of the story, financial
institutions also offer incentives to encourage energy efficient
construction in India. Some of the key groups supporting
energy efficiency in the financial sector are banking groups
such as Bank of Baroda, ICICI, Industrial Development
Bank of India and State Bank of India. These banks offer
project financing to carry out audits, upgrades or retrofits to
corporations or ESCOs. Larger groups like the International
Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Asian Development Bank
provide financing to smaller banks or financial institutions
to further fund energy efficiency upgrades. Details on the
financial incentives being provided not only in India but
internationally can be found in the ASCI -NRDC report,
Constructing Change: Accelerating Energy Efficiency in
India’s Buildings Market.31
A Closer Look at FSI’s Potential Savings
An FSI of x indicates that the total floor area of a building is x
times the gross area of the plot on which it is constructed. In
Noida, efficient building projects can currently qualify for an
FSI of 3.5 (up from the base FSI of 2.75).
Therefore, calculating the extra free 5 percent of permissible
FSI, developers would get an additional FSI of 0.05*3.5 =
0.175 for green building design. Depending on the property
value of floor space in different locations, this multiplier
translates into increased revenues from either selling or
renting floor space.
Taking the smallest eligible plot as a conservative estimate,
green builders now get 875 sq. meters (9,418.42 sq. feet)
of additional floor space for free.27 The price of a square foot
of floor area ranges from Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 12,000 in Noida,
which means builders can garner additional revenues ranging
from 1.8 crore to 11.3 crore ($292,000 to $1.8 million).28
Other Highlighted Incentives
The country offers a variety of other incentives as well at
the municipal, state and national levels.
State-level Incentives and Codes:
Haryana: The Department of Renewable Energy bears
50 percent of energy audit costs and grants monetary
awards for excellence in energy conservation.
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Punjab: The Punjab Energy Development Agency and
the Indian Institute of Architects collaborated on a
draft adaptation of the ECBC that would apply to large
residential buildings.
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Special Economic Zones
In 2000, India announced its Special Economic Zones
(SEZs) policy, creating geographical regions dedicated to
providing world-class commercial and manufacturing
infrastructure and attracting larger foreign investments
in India to encourage Indian exports. SEZs are designated
duty-free enclaves, and are deemed foreign territories for the
purpose of trade operations, duties and tariffs. The IGBC, in
partnership with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry,
developed a voluntary Green SEZ rating system to facilitate
the creation of environmentally-friendly SEZs.29
Uttarakhand: A draft ECBC has been submitted for
notification.
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Maharashtra: Expedited environmental approvals
are provided for green-certified buildings.32
n
Andhra Pradesh: Adopting the ECBC as mandatory
in 2014 with innovative compliance mechanisms.
n
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7. Endnotes
1 Strategic Plan of Ministry of Urban Development for 2011-2016,” http://
www.performance.gov.in/sites/default/files/document/strategy/UD.pdf.
17 Sanjay Seth, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy. “BEE Star Rating
for Buildings.” Apr 2011. http://www.mnre.gov.in/file-manager/akshay-urja/
march-april-2011/EN/BEE%20Star%20rating%20for%20buildings.pdf.
2 The Indian Building Code Community, (undated). “Energy Conservation
Building Code Helping Home and Business Owners.” http://www.ibecc.in/
learning-ecbc?q=introduction_ecbc.
18 Jain, Amit. “Unlocking Energy Efficiency Market in India’s SME Sector.”
University of Southern California. Fall 2011. at p. 41, http://www.academia.
edu/273919/Unlock_Energy_Efficiency_Market_in_Indias_SME_sector
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3
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), August 2012, http://www.igbc.
in/site/igbc/index.jsp. Chandrashekar Hariharan. “Green Money,” The Hindu,
2013. http://www.thehindu.com/features/homes-and-gardens/design/greenmoney/article4884332.ece.
19 NRDC, ASCI, Building Efficient Cities: Strengthening the Indian Real
Estate Market Through Codes and Incentives, January 2014, http://www.
nrdc.org/international/india/files/real-estate-efficiency-codes-IB.pdf (accessed
February 25, 2014).
4
Prasad Vaidya, Ranjit Bharvirkar, Alecia Ward, Reshmi Vasudevan, and
Koshy Cherail, 2010. “Transforming the Building Energy Efficiency Market in
India.” http://www.aceee.org/files/proceedings/2010/data/papers/2029.pdf.
20 Jain, Amit. “Unlocking Energy Efficiency Market in India’s SME Sector.”
University of Southern California. Fall 2011.
5
Government of India, “Strategic Plan of Ministry of Urban Development
for 2011-2016,” http://www.performance.gov.in/sites/default/files/document/
strategy/UD.pdf.
22 See id. at p. 25.
6
U.S. Energy Information Administration, 2013. “India.” http://www.eia.
gov/countries/analysisbriefs/India/india.pdf.
7
Planning Commission (Government of India), 2013. “Twelfth Five Year
Plan (2012-2017): Faster, More Inclusive and Sustainable Growth (Volume I).”
http://planningcommission.gov.in/plans/planrel/12thplan/pdf/vol_1.pdf. Planning
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planningcommission.gov.in/plans/planrel/12thplan/pdf/vol_2.pdf.
8 See id.
9
Prasad Vaidya, Ranjit Bharvirkar, Alecia Ward, Reshmi Vasudevan, and
Koshy Cherail, 2010. “Transforming the Building Energy Efficiency Market in
India.” http://www.aceee.org/files/proceedings/2010/data/papers/2029.pdf.
10 United Nations Development Programme, 2011. “India Global
Environment Facility Project Document: Energy Efficiency Improvements
in Commercial Buildings.” http://www.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/
energy_efficiency_improvements_in_commercial_buildings_project_document.
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vol_2.pdf. International Resources Group, 2010. “Energy Conservation and
Commercialization (ECO-III): Total Commercial Floor Space Estimates for
India.”
11 United Nations Development Programme, 2011. “India Global
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Commercial Buildings.” http://www.undp.org/content/dam/india/docs/energy_
efficiency_improvements_in_commercial_buildings_project_document.pdf.
12 McKinsey Global Institute, 2012. “Mobilizing for a resource revolution.”
http://www.mckinsey.com/insights/energy_resources_materials/mobilizing_
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mckinsey.com/insights/energy_resources_materials/fueling_sustainable_
development.
13 NRDC, ASCI, Saving Money Energy: Case Study of the Energy
Efficiency Retrofit of the Godrej Bhavan Building in Mumbai, April 2013, http://
www.nrdc.org/international/india/files/energy-retrofit-godrej-bhavan-CS.pdf
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14 Chandrashekar Hariharan (The Hindu), 2013. “Green Money,” The Hindu,
2013. http://www.thehindu.com/features/homes-and-gardens/design/greenmoney/article4884332.ece.
21 See id. at p. 21.
23 At least nine cities in the US, such as Seattle, Washington, also allow for
increased building densities with LEED certification. See United States Green
Building Council (USGBC), “Green Building Incentive Strategies,” available at:
http://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Assets/PL/Green+Building/Green+Building+Incen
tive+Strategies.pdf. (accessed 20 Aug 2013).
24 Government of India, “Gazette of India: Part II, Section 3(ii),” September
23, 2013, p. 18, https://dda.org.in/tendernotices_docs/oct13/S.O.%202894%20
%28E%29%20dated%2023.09.2013_211013.pdf (accessed February 25,
2014).
25 Bhubaneswar Development Authority, “Gazette Notification,” http://
bdabbsr.in/GazetteNotificationView.aspx; TERI, “Green Movers,” January 1,
2014, http://www.teriin.org/index.php?option=com_featurearticletask=deta
ilssid=841; Government of Kerala, “Green Building Policy (Draft), (undated)
available at: http://www.keralapwd.gov.in/keralapwd/eknowledge/Upload/
documents/1599.pdf (accessed February 25, 2014).
26 Common Floor, 2013. “Eco-friendly buildings in Pune get FSI benefits.”
16 Jan 2013. http://www.commonfloor.com/news/eco-friendly-buildings-inpune-get-fsi-benefits-41307. Accessed 20 Aug 2013.
27 0.175*5,000 sq. meters = 875 sq. meters (9,418.42 sq. feet) of
additional floor space for free.
28 Magic Bricks, “Property Rates Trends: Noida,” available at: http://www.
magicbricks.com/Property-Rates-Trends/ALL-RESIDENTIAL-rates-in-Noida.
29 Indian Green Building Council (IGBC). “IGBC Green SEZ Rating System.”
http://www.igbc.in/site/igbc/testigbc.jsp?desc=233674event=233670.
Accessed 20 Aug 2013.
30 GreenSpaces. “About Us.” http://greenspaces.in/about.php. Accessed 20
Aug 2013.
31 http://www.nrdc.org/international/files/india-constructing-change-report.
pdf.
32 Sandeep Ashar (Times of India), 2013. “Green building code: No tax cuts,
FSI sops for eco-friendly buildings in Maharashtra.” http://articles.timesofindia.
indiatimes.com/2013-07-01/mumbai/40306587_1_green-buildings-new-codefsi.
33 Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority, (undated). “GRIHA
Scheme for Promoting Implementation of Energy Efficient Solar/Green Building
Programme.” http://www.hmda.gov.in/EBGH/incentives.html.
34 IGBC Presentation, “Green Building Movement in India,” Slide 13,
available at: http://www.slideshare.net/rohith_ravula/igbc-8726819 (accessed
February 25, 2014).
15 GRIHA India website, available at: http://www.grihaindia.org/#home
(accessed 13 December 2013).
16 IGBC, “LEED India,” available at: http://www.igbc.in/site/igbc/testigbc.
jsp?desc=22905event=22869 (accessed 13 December 2013). LEED ratings,
developed by the United States Green Building Council in 1993, have been
adapted to over 140 countries and rated over 10 billion square feet of building
space, as of 2012. See United States Green Building Council (USGBC), “About
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