Roadmap for implementation of ECBC [Energy Conservation Building Codes] in the commercial buildings in the state of Karnataka, India
Student name: Ms Shruti Singh
Guide: Dr Gopal K Sarangi
Year of completion: 2017
Host Organisation: UNDP India
Supervisor (Host Organisation): Mr S N Srinivas
Abstract: In India, the building industry – commercial and residential - accounts for almost 34 percent
of the country’s total energy consumption, making it one of the largest emitters of greenhouse
gases. The compendium on implementing energy efficiency in buildings studies the
challenges in the implementation of building energy codes; policy regulation and its impact
and international best practices.
In May 2007, the Bureau of Energy Efficiency proposed an Energy Conservation Building
Code (ECBC) that sets minimum energy performance standards for new commercial
buildings. The ECBC, however, is currently not mandatory due to a number of challenges
such as lack of appropriate knowledge and capacities at various government levels, limited
availability of trained designers and architects, and absence of suitable energy efficient
materials and equipment in the local market.
A project has therefore been initiated by the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate
Change, Government of India, in partnership with UNDP to clearly outline exact activities
and outputs required to achieve energy efficiency in commercial buildings.
