V.

2019

Section 3 –
Energy Optimization
Total weightage of the section: 18 points
 CRITERION 7 CRITERION 9

Energy Low ODP and GWP

Optimization Materials

Criteria
List
CRITERION 8

Renewable Energy
Utilization
 Criterion -7
Energy Optimization Maximum Points: 12
Partly Mandatory
 Energy and Buildings
• India’s Electricity consumption in:

 2009-10: 6,12,645 GWh

 2017-2018: 11, 23,427 GWh

 2018-19: 11,58,310 GWh

• CAGR of 6.58% from 2009-10 to 2018-19 and 3.11% from 2017-18 to 2018-
19.

• Industry and Domestic sector’s electricity consumption increased faster

compared to other sectors during 2009-10 to 2018-19 with CAGRs of
7.4% and 6.7% respectively.

32% Electricity Consumption in India

(Domestic + Commercial)
DOMESTIC

Worldwide 20.1% Energy Consumption

~ 1.5% increase annually during 2012-40

COMMERCIAL
 End Use Scenario in Buildings

Internal Others -
Others - 5%
Internal 10% loads -
loads - 15%
19%

HVAC - HVAC -
Lighting - Lighting -
45% 55%
28% 25%
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

End use electricity consumption patterns

 Why Target Buildings?

The graph shows the potential

of each sector to bring down
the reductions in the CO2
emissions.
We can see that the buildings
have the maximum emission
reduction potential by making
use of low cost strategies.

Hence, its vital to target the

buildings.
 Energy Efficiency in Buildings
 Environmental Benefits: Efficient buildings have
Size of the building tremendous potential to lower greenhouse gas (GHG) and
B carbon emissions.
F
EEM incorporated in the E  Economic Benefits: Optimizing energy efficiency will help
A building reduce electricity bills, generate jobs in the respective
N sectors. Properly maintained systems will reduce new
C Window opening infrastructure investments, along with reducing energy,
Mechanical systems E water and maintenance costs.
T Type of Insulation
Type of HVAC system, etc. F  Thermal Comfort Benefits: Incorporating passive design
O strategies to reduce energy demand also helps keep
I comfortable indoor temperatures.
R Management
T  Health Benefits: There are direct and indirect health
S Commissioning benefits associated with energy efficient buildings.
Operation S
Adequate ventilation and fresh air exchanges leads to
Monitoring better well-being of occupants and generates more
productivity.
Occupant behaviour  USP Benefits: Businesses and consumers are looking at
energy efficient buildings as a valuable investment and are
sensing the long-term benefits associated with buying
spaces within such buildings.
 Intent

The intent of this criterion is to ensure that the projects are made energy-efficient
by enhancing the envelope performance while also reducing energy consumption
through installation of efficient equipment and lighting fixtures.

Enhancing envelope
performance

Ensure that the Reducing energy

projects are made consumption by -
energy efficient

Installation of efficient
equipment and lighting
fixtures
 Appraisal - 7.1.1 - Mandatory

Ensure that the project demonstrates compliance with the mandatory requirements of
ECBC 2017 (Table 1)

X
BUILDING ENVELOPE COMFORT SYSTEMS
& CONTROLS
LIGHTING &
CONTROLS
ELECTRICAL & RE
SYSTEMS
 ECBC 2017 COMPLIANCE

ELECTRICAL AND RENEWABLE

COMFORT SYSTEMS & CONTROLS LIGHTING & CONTROLS
ENERGY SYSTEMS

Natural ventilation design

requirements
Lighting control Transformers

Minimum space conditioning

equipment efficiencies
Energy efficient motors

Controls DG sets

Check metering and

Piping and ductwork
monitoring

System balancing Power factor correction

Service water heating UPS

Renewable energy
systems
 Healthcare Transit
Hospitality Institutional Office Residential Retail
facility Terminals
Non - Non - Non - Non - Non - Non - Non -
AC AC AC AC AC AC AC
Ac Ac Ac Ac Ac Ac Ac
Comfort Systems and Controls
Natural ventilation design Naturally ventilated buildings or spaces in a
✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶
requirements mixed-mode ventilated building
Chillers shall meet or exceed the minimum
efficiency requirements presented in Table 5-1
🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
through Table 5-2 under ANSI/AHRI 550/590
Minimum space conditions
conditioning equipment Unitary, split, packaged air-conditioners 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
efficiencies Variable refrigerant flow 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
Air conditioning and condensing units serving
🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
computer rooms
Timeclock: Mechanical cooling and heating
systems in universities and training institutions
of all sizes and all shopping complexes with 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
built up area greater than 20,000 m2 shall be
controlled by time clocks
Temperature controls: Mechanical heating and
cooling equipment in all buildings shall be
installed with controls to manage the
🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
temperature inside the conditioned zones. Each
Controls floor or a building block shall be installed with
at least one control to manage the temperature
Occupancy controls: Occupancy controls shall
be installed to de-energize or to throttle to
🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
minimum the ventilation and/or air
conditioning systems
Fan controls: Cooling towers in buildings with
built-up area greater than 20,000 m2, shall have 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
fan controls based on wet bulb logic

TABLE 1: ECBC mandatory compliance requirements for GRIHA projects

 Piping insulation: Piping for heating, space
conditioning, and service hot water systems
🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
shall meet the insulation requirements listed
in Table 5-8 through Table 5-10
Piping and Ductwork

Ductwork and plenum insulation: Ductwork

and plenum shall be insulated in accordance 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
with Table 5-11

System balancing: System balancing shall be

System balancing done for systems serving zones with a total 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔ 🗶 ✔
conditioned area exceeding 500 m2

Service water heating Piping insulation: Piping insulation shall

comply with § 5.2.6.1. The entire hot water
system including the storage tanks, pipelines ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
shall be insulated conforming to the relevant
IS standards on materials and applications
Lighting and Controls
Automatic lighting shutoff ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Space control: Each space enclosed by

ceiling-height partitions shall have at least
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
one control device to independently control
the general lighting within the space
Lighting control
Control in daylight areas ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Exterior lighting control ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Exit signs: Internally illuminated exit signs

✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
shall not exceed 5 Watts per face.

Electrical and Renewable Energy Systems

Transformers: Maximum allowable power

Transformers ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
transformer losses at 50% and 100% load

Energy efficient motors Energy efficient motors ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

DG Sets DG sets ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Check metering and

Check-metering and monitoring ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
monitoring

Power factor correction: 0.97 for ECBC

Power factor correction ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
building

UPS: UPS shall meet or exceed the energy

(UPS) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
efficiency requirements listed in Table 7-4
 Compliance Documents

Submit a narrative with descriptions of various systems and their components as indicated in
7.2.1
Table 1 to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.1.

Submit technical specification sheets/brochures of various systems and their components to

7.2.2
demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.1.

OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate
7.2.2
compliance with Appraisal 7.1.1.

Submit the purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of various systems and their components
7.2.3
to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.1.
 Sample Documentation

Sample extract of narrative submitted stating ECBC compliance

 Sample Documentation

Sample extract of narrative submitted stating ECBC compliance

 Sample Documentation

Table from ECBC 2017 indicating minimum efficiencies

for chillers.

Sample test report for an air cooled chiller

mentioning COP values.
 Sample Documentation

Sample specification sheet of boiler installed in a project (left). Table from ECBC 2017 indicating minimum efficiencies for
a boiler (right).
 Sample Documentation

Sample extracts from transformer report (left) mentioning

losses at 50% and 100% load

Table from ECBC 2017 indicating minimum

efficiencies for a transformer (right)
 Sample Documentation

Sample Transformer report (left) mentioning losses at 50% and 100% load. Excerpts from ECBC 2017 indicating maximum
total loss (right).This is a non-compliant transformer.
 Sample Documentation

Sample Transformer report (left) mentioning

losses at 50% and 100% load. Excerpts from ECBC 2017 indicating maximum total loss (right)
 Sample Documentation

Sample nameplate on Transformer report (left) mentioning losses at 50% and 100% load. Sample PO of a transformer. (right)
 Sample Documentation

Piping and ducting POs and specification sheets (left). Sample photographs of insulation installed in projects. (right)
 Sample Documentation

Specification sheets have to be submitted for insulation materials and the R-

values should meet minimum requirement as mentioned in the Table above.

Sample of GRIHA certified insulation (left). Excerpts from ECBC 2017 indicating minimum R-values (right).
 Sample Documentation

Sample documents for exit lights: Technical specification sheet (left); Purchase order (middle) and photographs of signs
installed on site (right)
Sample Documentation

Table from ECBC 2017 indicating

minimum efficiencies for motors
(left).

Sample specification sheet

(right) of motors installed
in the project
 Sample Documentation

Sample specification sheet of motors installed in the project

 Sample Documentation

Sample photographs of nameplates of motors (left); power factor maintained (top right); energy meters (bottom right)
observed on site.
 Appraisal - 7.1.2 - 2 Points

• Ensure that the heat gain through the building envelope meets the GRIHA threshold
for peak heat gain as per the following table

Roof

Windows
Exposed walls

Ground

Note: For buildings/projects with more than 80% built-up area (both FSI and non-FSI) falling under residential use shall be
considered as a residential project. Peak heat gain of each building in the project will be assessed on its respective typology.
Additionally, residential typology of projects can demonstrate compliance as per RETV method defined in Eco-Niwas Samhita 2018
for the building envelope (except roof) for four climate zones, namely, Composite, Hot-Dry , Warm-Humid, & Temperate and shall
comply with the maximum RETV of 12 W/m2
 Compliance Documents
Submit a simulation report with input and output files for all building blocks in a project highlighting the
7.2.4 peak heat gain values for the building envelope to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.2.

Submit WWR and SRR calculations with supporting drawings (.dwg format) such as the floor plans,
7.2.5
elevations, and building sections to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 7.1.2 and 7.1.4,.

Submit the envelope cross-sections (for walls, roof, and glazing) indicating material specification,
7.2.6
thickness, etc., to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 7.1.2 and 7.1.4.

Submit the technical specification sheets/brochures of building material used, highlighting the
7.2.7
U-values in the case of walls to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 7.1.2 and 7.1.4.

OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate
7.2.7
compliance with Appraisals 7.1.2 and 7.1.4.
 Compliance Documents (contd.)

Submit the technical specification sheets/brochures of glazing material used in the project, highlighting
7.2.8 the U-value and SHGC to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 7.1.2 and 7.1.4.

OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate
7.2.8
compliance with Appraisals 7.1.2 and 7.1.4.

Submit the purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of wall, roof, and glazing assembly and
7.2.9
sub-assembly materials to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 7.1.2 and 7.1.4.
 Sample Documentation

Table from a simulation report of building blocks in a project highlighting the peak heat gain values for the building envelope
 Sample Calculation

A project is located in Composite climate and is a 5 day working office building.

Building Component Sensible Heat (kW)

Wall Conduction 128.129
Roof Conduction 63.714
Window Glass + Frame Conduction 30.119
Window Glass solar 13.295
Total Heat Gain from Building Envelope 235.257

Building Component Area sq. ft. Area Sq. m.

Total = Walls + Roofs 1,01,397.64 9420.14

Overall Heat gain from the building envelope 24.9 W/sqm.

Sample calculation demonstrating that heat gain through the building envelope meets the GRIHA threshold for
peak heat gain
 Sample Calculation (contd.)

A project is located in Composite climate and is a 5 day working office building.

Overall Heat gain from the building envelope 24.9 W/sqm.

Points achieved under appraisal 7.1.2 = 2 points

Sample Documentation
Narrative for Hostel Building: Table 1: Basic design parameters
Description
Hostel mainly consists of four building blocks namely
A, B, C, D (as shown in figure 2)
Block A and B is a eight storey building and each block
consists 61 room each. Block C and D is a seven
storey building and each block consists 56 room. With
in between corridor in order facilitate circulation,
every room is provided with individual balconies.
Building is equipped with two lifts and staircase facing
a common lobby at entry level. A separate staircase is Building Envelope:
provided at other side from entry. Proposed U value of Wall assembly
U value of Exterior wall is calculated based on the details
provided in architectural drawings.
The U value for Exterior wall is 0.126 Btu/hr-ft2-0F
(0.71W/m2K) without considering outside and inside
film resistance.
From Outside to Inside: Cement Plaster 12 mm,
Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Block 200 mm, and
Cement Plaster 12 mm.
The Thermal conductivity of AAC Block is 0.16 W/mK as
highlighted below in Figure 7. The thickness of
proposed AAC Block for exterior wall construction is 200
mm. U value of AAC Block (200 mm): 0.16/0.20= 0.8
W/m2K (0.14 Btu/h.ft2.F). R value of AAC Block (200 mm):
1.25 m2K/W (7.1 ft2.F.h/Btu).
The R value of AAC Block is highlighted in Exterior Wall
Construction i.e. 7.1 ft2F/Btu as calculated above in Figure
6.

Sample screenshots of narrative

 Sample Documentation

Sample screenshots of details

submitted as a part of simulation
report to demonstrate
compliance.

Walls Roof
 Sample Documentation

Technical specification sheets of

each component installed in the wall
and roof assembly to verify the input
parameter values.

AAC blocks Insulation

Glass
 Sample Documentation

AAC blocks Glass

POs for each component installed in the wall assembly.
 Appraisal - 7.1.3 - 1 Point

• Demonstrate that 100% of exterior lighting fixtures* (lamp + ballast) meet the
luminous efficacy of 80 lm/W.

Luminous flux

Watts Lumen

*Special purpose lighting occasionally used as floodlights, stage lights, pool lights/underwater lights, etc., are exempted from
the calculations as mentioned in Appraisal 7.1.3. However, please note that the facade lighting is not exempted.
 Compliance Documents
Submit the calculations for luminous efficacy of each type of lamp used in outdoor lighting to
7.2.10
demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.3.

Submit the technical specification sheets/brochures for the lamps, ballasts, luminaires, and
7.2.11
automatic controls to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.3.
OR
Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate
7.2.11
compliance with Appraisal 7.1.3.

Submit the purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of outdoor lamp fixtures and automatic
7.2.12
controls to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.3.
 Luminous Efficacy

Luminous efficacy is defined as

the ratio of lumen out put of the
lamp by the sum of wattages of the
lamp and the ballast respectively.
The value so obtained must be Luminous
higher than 80 lumen/watt to
meet the appraisal requirement Efficacy
for 100% of the outdoor lighting
fixtures.

External lighting
Ballast
lamp
 Sample Calculation

Solution:
Luminous efficacy: Lumen output / Total power input

Total power input: ??

Luminous efficacy calculation:
= Lamp wattage + Ballast losses
Type of Lamp: Metal halide flood light
= 145W + 5W = 150W
Lamp wattage: 145W
Ballast losses: 5W Luminous efficacy
Lumen output: 12,000 lumens = 12000 / 150
= 80 lm/W

Hence, this meets the requirement.

 Sample Documentation

Specification sheet of an LED exterior lighting installed in a project (left). Sample purchase order of exterior lighting (right).
 Sample Documentation

Sample of specification sheet of exterior lighting installed in the project

Sample Documentation

Sample outdoor lighting layout plan

 Sample Documentation

Sample purchase order of automatic timer (left). Ssmple photographs of automatic timer installed in projects (right).
 Appraisal - 7.1.4 - Mandatory + 8 Points

• Ensure that the project demonstrates reduction from the GRIHA benchmark for EPI
as per the following table

Notes: \
1. For buildings/ projects with more than 80% built-up area (both FSI and non-FSI) falling under residential use shall be
considered as a residential project.
2. In case the occupied hours of a project is more than 6 days and 14 hours per day then 24x7 occupied office benchmark EPI
will be considered or else if the occupied hours are less than 6 day and 14 hours per day than Day time occupied office
benchmark EPI considered.
 Reduction from GRIHA Benchmark EPI

Notes: \
1. For buildings/ projects with more than 80% built-up area (both FSI and non-FSI) falling under residential use shall be
considered as a residential project.
2. In case the occupied hours of a project is more than 6 days and 14 hours per day then 24x7 occupied office benchmark EPI
will be considered or else if the occupied hours are less than 6 day and 14 hours per day than Day time occupied office
benchmark EPI considered.
 Compliance Documents
Submit a simulation report with input and output files for all building blocks in the project
7.2.13 highlighting HVAC and internal lighting energy consumption as well as all input parameters used
in the simulation to demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.4.

Submit a narrative and calculations demonstrating compliance and/or reduction from the GRIHA
7.2.14
benchmark for EPI as per Appraisal 7.1.4.

Submit an operating schedule for electrical, lighting, HVAC systems, and equipment of the project
7.2.15 as per the building typology (refer to ASHRAE 90.1, Appendix G or ECBC 2017, Whole Building
Method, Clause 9.6, and Tables 9–10 and 9–22).

Submit an occupancy schedule for the project as per the building typology (refer to ASHRAE 90.1,
7.2.16
Appendix G or ECBC 2017, Whole Building Method, Clause 9.6, Tables 9–10 and 9–22).
 Sample Calculation

An office building, which has 5 working days, is

located in New Delhi. Q1. What is the EPI of this project?

Built Up area: 5,600 sqm Total energy consumption of the project: 3,58,300 kWh
Conditioned- area: 55% /year

External Lighting Consumption: 7,000 kWh /year Answer: EPI = 63.9 kWh/sqm/year
Internal Lighting Consumption: 25,000 kWh /year
Equipment Consumption: 30,000 /year
Space Heating: 12,500 kWh /year
Space Cooling: 3,10,000 kWh /year Q2. How many points is the project achieving?
Heat Reject: 7,500 kWh /year
Ventilation Fans: 3,300 kWh /year Reduction in EPI: (90 – 63.9) / 90 = 29%

Q1. What is the EPI of this project? Answer: 2 Points

Q2. How many points is the project achieving?
 Sample Calculation

Q. A residential building is located in Chennai which has total site area of 8,000 m2 and total built-up area is 14,000 m2. Out
of total built-up area 9,800 sqm is allocated for residential development and rest of the area will be used for commercial
purpose.

Calculate the total points achieved due to percentage saving in Energy Performance Index (EPI) of building as per GRIHA
V2019?

Total Annual Energy Consumption (kWh/Year)

Energy consumption Residential Building Commercial Building
Building Schedule 8 hours x 6 days
Internal lighting load 90,000 kWh/Year 50,000 kWh/Year
External lighting load 14,000 kWh/Year 12,000 kWh/Year
HVAC load 4,00,000 kWh/Year 2,50,000 kWh/Year
Equipment load 58,000 kWh/Year 37,000 kWh/Year
 Sample Calculation (contd.)
Solution:
Description Residential Building Commercial Building
Built up area 9,800 m2 4,200 m2
Total annual energy consumption 4,90,000 kWh/Year 3,00,000 kWh/Year
EPI of the building 50 kWh/Year/m2 71.43 kWh/Year/m2
GRIHA Benchmark 70 90 (8 hours x 5 days)
For a day EPI (8h/day) = 90/5
=18 kWh/day/m2
The benchmark will be same
For 6 days EPI (8h/7days) = 18x6
=108 kWh/day/m2

70 × 9,800 + 108 × 4,200

Base Case Benchmark EPI
9,800 + 4,200
(kWh/Year/m2)
𝐵𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝐸𝑃𝐼 = 81.4 kWh/Year/m2
7,90,000
Design case EPI (kWh/Year/m2) 9,800 + 4,200
𝐷𝑒𝑠𝑖𝑔𝑛 𝑐𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝐸𝑃𝐼 = 56.43 kWh/Year/m2
(81.4 − 56.43)
Percentage saving = 31%
81.4
Total Points achieved 4 Points
 Sample Documentation

The amount of energy consumption simulated and estimated for different utilities are available in this report. These numbers are used to
calculate the EPI of a project.
Sample screenshots of BEPU (Building Utility Performance) Report submitted for a project
 Sample Documentation
Narrative for Hostel Building:
Description
Hostel mainly consists of four building blocks
namely A, B, C, D (as shown in figure 2)
Block A and B is a eight storey building and each
block consists 61 room each. Block C and D is a
seven
storey building and each block consists 56 room.
With in between corridor in order facilitate
circulation,
every room is provided with individual balconies.
Building is equipped with two lifts and staircase
facing
a common lobby at entry level. A separate staircase
is provided at other side from entry.

Sample excerpt from narrative and EPI calculations submitted for a project
 Sample Documentation

Sample of schedules submitted for one of the

blocks in a project

Submit schedules considered while performing energy simulations for occupancy, lighting levels to be maintained also
known as the lighting schedule, and the equipment load schedule.
 Appraisal - 7.1.5 - Mandatory + 1 Point

• Ensure that the equipment installed within the project (whichever applicable as per
the following table) is either BEE-star labelled or of equivalent performance.
 Compliance Documents

Submit the purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of equipment/appliances purchased to
7.2.17
demonstrate compliance with Appraisal 7.1.5.

Submit a copy of the tenant agreement in case of leasing out to a tenant, highlighting the clause
7.2.18 that mandates the use of BEE-star labelled or equivalent equipment/appliances as per Appraisal
7.1.5.

Submit the technical specification sheets/brochures for all installed equipment/appliances

7.2.19 indicating BEE-star labelling or ascertaining equivalent performance to demonstrate compliance
with Appraisal 7.1.5.

OR

Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue Certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate
compliance with Appraisal 7.1.5.
 Sample Documentation

Sample PO of BEE labelled appliances – AC (left) and fans (right) that are installed in the project
 Sample Documentation

Note:
- Ensure the model number of the appliances
mentioned in PO and specification sheets
are the same.

BEE Star labelled or equivalent performance

Sample of specification sheet of fans (top left); equivalent performance (bottom middle); GRIHA certified (right)
 Sample Documentation

Note:
- Ensure the model number of the appliances
mentioned in PO and specification sheets are the
same.
Sample of specification sheet of geyser (left); GRIHA certified fans (right)
 Sample Documentation

Note:
- Ensure the model number of the appliances
mentioned in PO and specification sheets are
the same.

Sample of specification sheets submitted for appliances installed in a project

 Criterion -8
Renewable Energy Utilization Maximum Points: 5
Partly Mandatory
 Intent

The intent of this criterion is to:

• Promote the use of renewable energy in the projects
• Reduce the project’s dependency on fuels derived from conventional sources
 Sources of Renewable Energy

Solar WIND SMALL HYDRO GEOTHERMAL BIOENERGY

(<25 MWp)

POPULAR

WASTE OCEAN ENERGY HYDROGEN

STORGE
UPCOMING

All renewable energy systems recognized by the MNRE can be accepted under this criterion.
 Appraisal - 8.1.1 Mandatory + 5 Points

ALTERNATIVE 1: ALTERNATIVE 2:
On-site + Off-site Off-site

LIGHTING HVAC WATER HEATING

ENERGY CONSUMED ANNUALLY OFFSET RENEWABLE ENERGY
 Appraisal - 8.1.1
Daytime occupancy 24-hours occupancy Points
Alternative 1: 5 days a week 7 days a week

Ensure installation of on-site and off- Institutional Office Healthcare Hospitality Office Residential Retail Transit
Terminals
site renewable energy system to offset
5% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% Mandatory
a part of the annual energy (On site)
consumption of internal artificial 10% 10% 3% 3% 3% 10% 3% 3% 1
lighting, HVAC, and domestic hot 15% 15% 5% 5% 5% 15% 5% 5% 2
water systems as mentioned in the 20% 20% 7% 7% 7% 20% 7% 7% 3
table (right)
25% 25% 10% 10% 10% 25% 10% 10% 5

Note: For buildings/ projects with more than 80% built-up area (both FSI and
non-FSI) falling under residential use shall be considered as a residential
project.
Alternative 2:
(This alternative cannot be attempted by residential projects)

Demonstrate that 100% of the annual energy consumption of internal artificial lighting, HVAC, and domestic hot
water systems is offset through off-site renewable energy systems.
 Compliance Documents

8.2.1 Submit calculations indicating the energy required for heating water for domestic purposes.

Submit calculations and simulations for sizing the renewable energy system based on domestic hot water
8.2.2 consumption calculation, HVAC, and internal lighting in consistency with Criterion 7, Appraisals 7.1.4 and
7.1.5.
 Sample Calculation

Sizing the RE systems on site (Alternative 1):

For a 24 hours Hospitality Project

Total energy required for HVAC + Internal Lighting + Water Heating: 6,21,997.6 kWh
Based on the energy consumption offset through RE sources of energy, the project shall
be eligible to achieve points as mentioned in the table below

Annual Energy Consumption = 6,21,997.6

Percentage of energy
Energy (kWh) Points achieved
offset
1% 6,219.9 Mandatory
3% 18,659.9 1
5% 31,099.8 2
7% 43,539.8 3
10% 6,21,99.7 5
Typical hot water consumption for different activities
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0ELECTRICAL END-USES IN KWH

JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL
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0 AREA LIGHTS 2793. 2577. 2960. 2679. 2835. 2749. 2606. 2813. 2619. 2737. 2680. 2758. 32806.
MAX KW 14.0 15.8 14.2 14.2 14.2 15.8 13.6 13.5 13.5 13.9 14.2 14.2 15.8
DAY/HR 5/11 3/11 30/12 20/13 17/12 12/15 31/13 17/17 8/17 26/11 14/17 19/12
0MISC EQUIPMT 24393. 22228. 26017. 23837. 25205. 25025. 24017. 26017. 23837. 24393. 23401. 24017. 292387.
MAX KW 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3 120.3
DAY/HR 3/11 1/11 1/11 3/11 1/11 1/11 3/11 1/11 1/11 2/11 1/11 1/11
0 SPACE HEAT 1660. 1205. 894. 863. 802. 850. 759. 663. 612. 775. 1213. 2451. 12746.
MAX KW 64.5 33.7 15.3 16.6 15.7 15.3 15.8 10.8 14.1 24.1 29.5 78.3 78.3
DAY/HR 3/ 7 1/ 7 30/ 8 3/ 8 31/ 8 14/ 8 17/ 8 21/ 8 5/ 8 25/ 7 24/ 7 19/ 7 367344
0 SPACE COOL 12465. 12919. 19233. 20139. 22213. 20043. 17444. 18388. 16879. 16120. 12720. 11694. 200257.
MAX KW 52.3 55.6 68.3 76.3 76.0 76.6 67.5 66.8 64.7 65.3 53.6 52.9 76.6
DAY/HR 23/15 13/16 24/15 12/17 26/17 8/16 31/17 1/17 21/15 10/15 15/15 13/15
0 HEAT REJECT 773. 712. 892. 872. 931. 932. 853. 934. 850. 830. 752. 736. 10065.
MAX KW 2.2 2.2 2.6 2.8 2.7 2.9 2.6 2.7 2.7 2.5 2.2 2.3 2.9
DAY/HR 23/15 14/12 24/15 12/15 17/12 8/16 31/17 1/15 21/13 10/12 15/17 13/16
0 VENT FANS 8368. 8356. 10726. 10380. 11441. 9926. 8810. 9484. 8739. 9004. 8157. 8080. 111470.
MAX KW 30.2 34.9 39.4 44.0 46.3 41.7 34.2 33.4 32.6 33.2 29.5 27.4 46.3
DAY/HR 30/16 27/16 20/16 10/16 22/17 7/17 31/17 2/17 18/17 16/16 1/16 5/15
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0 TOTAL KWH 50452. 47997. 60722. 58769. 63427. 59525. 54489. 58299. 53534. 53858. 48922. 49736. 659731.

Sample energy simulation output screenshot. Values should be consistent with Criterion 7
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Sample simulation output screenshot

Appraisal - 8.1.1

Alternative 1
 Compliance Documents
Alternative 1:

8.2.3 Submit calculations and simulations for on-site and off-site renewable energy generation potential.

Submit technical specification sheets/brochures of the renewable energy system, highlighting the system
8.2.4
performance (as per the standard test conditions).
OR

8.2.5 Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the systems and their components.

8.2.6 Submit drawings (.dwg format) showing the location of renewable energy systems on-site.

8.2.7 Submit purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of renewable energy systems installed on-site.
 Sample Documentation

Size of the
PV System

Screenshot of simulation showing energy generation potential of the Solar PV system installed in a project (left); Sample cut
sheet of technical specifications of a solar PV system (right)
 Sample Documentation

Screenshot of simulation showing energy generation potential

of the Solar hot water system installed in the project
Sample cut sheet of technical
specifications of a solar hot water system
 Sample Documentation

An apartment building with 259 units.

RETScreen simulation screenshots

Screenshot of simulation showing energy generation potential of the Solar hot water system installed in the project
 Sample Documentation

Solar hot water panels

and tank installed on site

Sample location plan highlighting the RE systems installed on site – in CAD format
 Sample Documentation

Solar PV panels
installed on site

Sample location plan highlighting the RE systems installed on site – in CAD format
 Sample Documentation
Solar PV Panels PO Solar Water Heater PO

Sample purchase orders of solar PV panels (left) and solar hot water systems
 Sample Documentation

Photographs of panels / systems installed on site along with nameplates displayed on the panels / systems.
 Sample Simulation Software

Some commonly used simulation software are as follows:

• Homer Pro – Homer Energy, USA
• PV F-Chart – F-Chart software, USA
• pvPlanner – SolarGis, Slovakia
• PVsyst – Pvsyst SA, Switzerland
• RETscreen – Natural Resources Canada, Canada
• System Advisor Model (SAM) - National Renewable Energy Laboratory
(NREL), USA
• Solar Pro – Laplace Systems, Japan
Appraisal - 8.1.1

Alternative 2
 Compliance Documents
Alternative 2:

8.2.3 Submit documents supporting off-site generation of energy through renewable energy systems.

These may be RECs for at least 5 years along with a declaration that the RECs are not being used for any
8.2.4
other obligatory requirements and will be purchased every year.
OR
Submit power purchase agreement from the utility for purchase of green power. In the agreement, the
8.2.5
address of the particular site must be mentioned.
Sample Documentation

Sample Power Purchase Agreement

 Sample Documentation

Sample letter copy demonstrating contract between project team and RE provider
 Criterion -9
Low ODP and GWP Materials Maximum Points: 1
Partly Mandatory
 Concept

Sun

Radiation
Radiation

Ozone
hole
Ultraviolet

Earth
Ozone
layer
Atmosphere

CFCs
HCFCs
Caused by
HBFCs
Ozone layer depletion Halons, etc.
 Concept

CO₂
CH₄
Release Trap heat
N₂O
CFCs
HCFCs, etc.

The Global Warming Potential (GWP) was developed to allow

comparisons of the global warming impacts of different gases
relative to CO₂.

Global warming
 Uses in Buildings

INSULATION REFRIGERATION FIRE FIGHTING SYSTEMS

Walls Air conditioners Fire suppression systems

Piping & Ducting HVAC & R Fire extinguishers

Underdeck

Overdeck
 Intent

The intent of this criterion is to ensure the use of materials with low GWP and ODP
in building insulation, HVAC, refrigeration equipment, and firefighting systems.
 Appraisals - Mandatory

9.1.1. Ensure that all the insulation used in the building envelope and for HVAC systems
are CFC and HCFC free.
9.1.2. Ensure that the refrigerant used in the HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment
is CFC and HCFC free.
9.1.3. Ensure that the fire suppression systems and fire extinguishers installed in the
project are halon free.
 Appraisal - 1 point

9.1.4. Ensure that all the insulation used in the building envelope and for HVAC systems;
refrigerant used in the HVAC systems and refrigeration equipment are HFC free.
 Compliance Documentation

Submit a narrative with date-stamped photographs highlighting the insulation and refrigerants used in
9.2.1 different applications in the building to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 9.1.1– 9.1.4.

Submit technical specification sheets/brochures of the insulation, refrigeration equipment, and fire-
fighting systems to demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 9.1.1–9.1.4.

9.2.2 OR

Submit a valid GRIHA Product Catalogue certificate as applicable for the products to demonstrate
compliance with Appraisals 9.1.1–9.1.4.

Submit purchase orders reflecting the full quantities of insulation, HVAC systems, refrigeration
9.2.3 equipment, and fire-fighting systems used in the project highlighting their respective types to
demonstrate compliance with Appraisals 9.1.1–9.1.4.
 Sample Documentation
Insulation:
CRITERION 9: LOW ODP AND GWP MATERIALS

Narrative: The following products are installed in the project under

the respective categories:

Insulation: In the project underdeck and over deck insulation is used in

roof systems. EPS board for over deck insulation, which does not Rockwool insulation EPS insulation Nitrile rubber
contribute to ozone depletion. Resin bonded rockwool is used for (Underdeck) (Overdeck) insulation
under deck insulation and solar water heater tanks. The project has (Piping & Ducting)
Refrigerant:
used nitrile rubber as acoustical treatment for HVAC duct and AHU
room and as thermal insulation for refrigerant pipes.

Refrigerant: In the project, the refrigerant used in VRV outdoor units is

R410A which is an eco-friendly refrigerant and does not contribute to
ozone depletion.

Fire-fighting systems: The Fire Suppression System comprises the Fire

Hydrants System, the Sprinkler System (Wet type), Hand-held fire Nameplate indicating use of R-410A refrigerant
extinguishers. The fire suppression system comprises of the following:
Fire-fighting systems:
• Fire Hydrant System: Internal hydrant complete with Hose reel,
non-percolating hose, branch pipe & Yard hydrant with controlled
percolation hose pipe has been proposed
• Sprinkler System (Wet Type): Temperature rated quartz bulb
sprinklers of suitable type to be selected for areas to be sprinklered.
• All the other buildings have fire hydrant system that are supplied
with the overhead water tank of respective capacity.
The hand-held fire extinguishers are of following types:
• ABC Type Dry Chemical Powder Extinguisher of Superex Make
Powder & CO2 type fire extinguishers Water type fire extinguishers
• Carbon Dioxide Extinguisher of Superex Make
Please find specification sheets of all the above mentioned products in
• Water Type Extinguisher (Gas Pressure Type) of Superex Make
the folder ‘Low ODP-Spec_sheets’ under this criterion to demonstrate
compliance.
Photographs of the above mentioned materials are as follows:
Sample Narrative along with photographs
 Sample Documentation

Sample technical specifications sheet of insulation used in the projects – Clearly indicating that it is CFC & HCFC free / has
Zero ODP & GWP
OR
GRIHA Product Catalogue Certificate of the product used
 Sample Documentation

Sample technical specifications sheet of HVAC systems highlighting used in the projects – Clearly indicating that it is CFC &
HCFC free / has Zero ODP & GWP
 Sample Documentation

Sample purchase orders of insulation used in the projects

 Sample Documentation

Sample purchase orders of fire extinguishers used in the projects

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