Question

Green buildings help in:
a) Efficiently using energy, water, and other resources. b) Protect occupant health and improve employee productivity. c) Reduce waste, pollution and environmental degradation. d) All of these

Answer 1

The Government of India has taken steps to improve energy efficiency in buildings. The enactment of the Energy Conservation Act in 2001 has led to the establishment of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the development of ECBC. ECBC, launched in 2007, is the firstbuilding energy code in India