Himachal has become the first state to notify Energy Conservation Building Code which will result in reduction in energy consumption demand by commercial buildings by 30 per cent.
The Himachal Pradesh Energy Conservation Building Code 2018 has been notified in the state to reduce energy consumption demand in commercial buildings. Himachal Pradesh is the first state in the country to achieve this milestone. The policy will be implemented in its true sense after the successful incorporation of its provisions in the Town and Country Planning Rules by Town and Country Planning Department.