Buildings

Pathways to steer India’s buildings sector towards a net-zero future

In the face of the global imperative to limit the rise in temperatures to 1.5 °C (above pre-industrial level), as outlined in the Paris Agreement, nations have been striving to transition towards a net-zero economy. This challenge is particularly pronounced for India, where the dual goals of fulfilling developmental aspirations …

Nordic energy technology perspectives 2016: Cities, flexibility and pathways to carbon-neutrality

Through regional cooperation, the Nordic countries can achieve a near carbon-neutral energy system by 2050, while contributing to European decarbonisation through the export of clean electricity. This is the central message of Nordic Energy Technology Perspectives 2016 published by the International Energy Agency and Nordic Energy Research. The report, a …

State’s first five-star rated green building inaugurated

Chief Minister Raman Singh on Tuesday inaugurated Chhattisgarh’s first five-star rated green building ‘Paryavas Bhawan’ here. The integrated office building had been situated at North Block, Sector 19 and will house offices of Raipur Development Authority (RDA), Naya Raipur Development Authority (NRDA), Chhattisgarh Housing Board (CGHB) and Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation …

Not as cool: improving energy performance of air conditioners in India

Centre for Science and Environment has released the results of the lab tests of energy performance of popular 5-star split room air conditioners (RACs) under normal and maximum temperature conditions to assess how these units perform under different outdoor temperature conditions and how that affects the energy savings from the …

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal regarding mining operations on the hills situated in Village Damkhed, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, 26/07/2016

Judgement of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Rashid Noor Khan Vs State of Madhya Pradesh & Others dated 26/07/2016 regarding mining operations on the hills situated in Village Damkhed, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and also construction activity in the vicinity of Kaliyasot River.

Greens see red as realty lobbies for removal of environment clearance

Activists say that implementing the model building bylaws would mean self-regulation A possible move to exempt large realty projects from scrutiny for environment clearance by the State-level Environment Impact Assessment Authority (SEIAA) has incensed green activists, who claim that this would virtually mean “self-regulation.” The realty sector in the city …

Buildings above 20,000 sqm to pay Rs 5L for dust pollution: National Green Tribunal

"We hereby direct that construction sites which are built on a plot area of more than 20,000 square metre would be liable to pay environmental compensation of Rs 5,00,000 per violation," a bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar said. Buildings generating high levels of dust in Delhi and …

Green Activists, Realtors On Collision Course Over Environmental Clearances

An attempt to improve India's ranking on the ease-of-doing business list of countries has put green activists and realtors on collision course. The Urban Development Ministry had told states as early as March, that they can frame and implement their own green rules to give real estate projects quick go …

The 2016 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard

The 2016 International Energy Efficiency Scorecard examines the energy efficiency policies and performance of 23 of the world’s top energy-consuming countries. Together these nations represent 75% of all the energy consumed on the planet and in 2013 accounted for over 80% of the world’s gross domestic product. Used 35 metrics …

Rule on rainwater harvesting amended to fix loophole

The bill seeks to amend the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage (Amendment) Bill, 2016, for this purpose. The government had a few months ago, made rainwater harvesting mandatory for all buildings on sites not less than 2,400 sq ft. DH graphic The Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed an amendment bill …

Hearing on draft development plan of Aurangabad sees 2,600 objections

Aurangabad: Over 2600 objections to the city's draft development plan were aired on Thursday before a seven-member committee of the civic body. Several political figures present for the hearing expressed dissatisfaction about the plan while others alleged corruption in the process. Former corporator Sameer Rajurkar said that the planners have …

Two ministries and a green mismatch

After mooting the move to do away with prior green clearances for big building projects, the Union environment ministry has delayed notifying these major changes even as the urban development ministry went ahead with its Model Building Byelaws 2016 incorporating these points. The bylaws, unveiled in March this year, promise …

Green building concept mandatory for all new govt buildings

Nagpur: The state government owned all new buildings will come up on green building concept from now onwards. Also, the renovation of existing buildings will have to be done on the same concept. The move is to conserve environment and reduce cost of construction and utilization. The state's public works …

Corp colluded with builders, politicians to nullify CRZ rule

Kochi: The vigilance and anti-corruption bureau (VACB) has unearthed an unholy nexus between officials, politicians and builders in the construction of 33 highrises within corporation limits and 19 others under Maradu municipality. VACB found that these buildings had violated Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) norms after the preliminary probe ordered by …

Gurgaon more than doubles its solar power target, aims higher

Gurgaon: Gurgaon has crossed its installed solar energy capacity target for summer, which was set at 5MW. Officials of the Haryana Renewable Energy Department (HAREDA) said the district's installed solar power capacity has crossed 12 MW (as of last week) and they are all set to achieve the 20 MW …

EU pathways to a decarbonised building sector: how replacing inefficient heating systems can help reach the EU climate ambitions

A heating system change in 8.5 million households per year in Europe can contribute to a significant 18.5% drop in emissions in the upcoming fifteen years. To help the association of the European Heating Industry quantify the possible contribution from heating in view of EU 2030 targets, Ecofys has performed …

Meeting carbon budgets 2016: progress report to Parliament

This is the Committee’s eighth annual report detailing the UK’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and meeting carbon budgets. The Progress Report shows that UK emissions have fallen rapidly in the power sector, but that progress has stalled in other sectors, such as heating in buildings, transport, industry and …

Renewable energy scheme gets state cabinet's approval

The state cabinet on Tuesday approved the proposal of energy department under Chief Minister's New and Renewable Energy Scheme for installation of 3,000 solar pumps and one kilowatt offgrid power plants on residential and commercial buildings. Principal secretary (cabinet secretariat) Brajesh Mehrotra said the cabinet OK'd a grant of Rs …

Civic body to install solar panels on 130 buildings

CHENNAI: Greater Chennai Corporation will install solar panels on the rooftops of 130 buildings as part of phase-two expansion of the project to tap renewable energy to power the local body's offices. The civic body had identified 836 buildings suitable to execute the project, after a feasibility study. Subsequently, 77 …

Energy and air pollution: World Energy Outlook Special Report 2016

This report released by the International Energy Agency says air pollution has become a major public health crisis leading to around 6.5 million deaths each year, with “many of its root causes and cures” found in the energy industry. Around 6.5 million premature deaths each year can be attributed to …

Delhi revisits solar policy

At issue is the installation of solar panels in all government buildings Weeks after Delhi’s solar policy was approved, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government has gone back to review the same. Sources have informed The Hindu that the clause of installing solar panels in all government buildings is being …

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