After commercial buildings, now the Government is in the process of bringing large residential complexes under the ambit of the proposed Energy Conservation Act 2001 amendments to integrate energy efficiency measures into such buildings and reduce energy consumption to address climate change threats.
In 2017, the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) was revised for new commercial buildings which sets minimum energy standards for commercial buildings having a connected load of 100kW or contract demand of 120 KVA and above.
“Large-sized residential complexes are now given an obligation to adopt energy efficiency techniques, constructions and interiors. Why residential buildings?
