New study by Centre for Science and Environment shatters the myth of star-rated ACs
New study by Centre for Science and Environment shatters the myth of star-rated ACs
Making sense of green building rating
The building sector is set to grow exponentially. It already has a huge environmental footprint, with the domestic and commercial sectors consuming some 30 per cent of India’s electricity. So, the imperative to go green is clear. The question is where India is and where it should go. The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has issued the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) to improve the energy performance of buildings by 40-60 per cent. But the use of the code in design is not linked to the actual performance of the building after it has been commissioned.
Green buildings: it's common sense
Frenzied growth in real estate and changing lifestyle in Indian cities are inciting resource guzzling. Architects have innovative ideas to build green homes
A cool idea : Roofs that reflect sunlight save electricity
Roofs that reflect sunlight save electricity
Proposed fuel economy standards a complete sell-out, says CSE
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) releases proposed fuel economy standards for cars -- CSE lambasts them as too little too late. The standards require car manufactures to do nothing until 2015 and only a marginal improvement thereafter.
Energy fixing
Bureau of Energy Efficiency says it is likely to meet Plan target. Experts say claims far from truth