Promoting Energy Efficiency in Buildings
The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and the Central Public Works Department (CPWD) on January 10 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), kick starting cooperation in building energy efficiency.
The MoU
- According to the MoU, BEE and CPWD will cooperate on promoting designs and construction of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) compliant new buildings, star rating of CPWD managed buildings across the country with no registration or renewal fee, awareness on energy efficiency in building sector and support for capacity building of CPWD officials in ECBC.
- The MoU will remain in force for five years unless rescinded by either party.