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building energy efficiency code compliance country case study
cool roof manual for delhi
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hcfc phase-out from buildings - handbook for national ozone units
hvac market assessment and transformation approach for india
hvac market assessment study - india
reducing ghg emissions in the building sector in india - a stratgey paper
vision 2030: ozone and climate friendly transition in building for asia
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building sector in india is one of the largest contributors to direct and indirect greenhoue gas (ghg) emissions in the country. policymakers in india have introduced initiatives to mitigate this sector’s footprint yet the scale of the problem necessitates many more measures. this strategy paper sought to identify the best proactive policy options for reducing ghg emissions from buildings in india. an analytical model to estimate savings through enacting each of the recommended policy levers was developed to compare their merits and select the best. environmental design solutions conducted a deep dive study of the current energy consumption of buildings in india, policy actions already underway in this context, and the key barriers to realizing energy efficiency in buildings. policy levers that would have the greatest impact on greenhouse gas reduction by 2030 were identified, and through interactions with a variety of important stakeholders, the most relevant approaches that can help policymakers’ efforts to achieve the greatest savings were recommended. this study was commissioned by climate works foundation (cwf) and its local partner in india, shakti foundation. authors: tanmay tathagat, anamika prasad
the design of the walls and roof of a building are critical both to its visual appeal as well as to its energy consumption. roofs, which heat up during the day and well into the night, are responsible for about one-fifth of the total heat gain in a building, and consequently their design plays an important role in deciding the air-conditioning requirement for the building. this manual on cool roofs briefly discusses the technical and design considerations applicable in the composite climate that prevails in delhi. the guide addresses architects, engineers, and other building professionals responsible for the design and construction of buildings. it enlists the direct and indirect benefits and energy savings potential of cool roofs. it also discusses various cool roofing materials and their energy performance, application, and maintenance issues. the manual provides a brief summary of available research on cool roofs. the cool roof manual focuses primarily on light colored reflective roofs as they are the most viable option for new and existing buildings in delhi. the focus of the manual is also on the strategy for buildings rather than roads, pavements, and fallow land which also contribute to the urban heat island effect. authors: anamika prasad, tanmay tathagat, kavita d jain, misbahul khan, apoorv goyal
the effects of ozone depleting substances (odss) emissions on climate can be evaluated using two metrics: co2 equivalent (co2-eq) emissions, based on the gwp-weighting of the emissions; and the radiative forcing that is governed by the atmospheric abundances of odss. in 2002, ods accounted for 2.53 gt co2-eq emissions globally. a significant 60% of global ods emissions come from refrigeration, air conditioning, insulation and firefighting systems in buildings. 81% of the total odss used in buildings is for refrigeration and about 19% are used for air conditioning. given that demand for new buildings will continue to surge in developing countries, it is imperative to rein in the use of ods in the building sector. the handbook was developed for national ozone unit officers in the southeast asia pacific and south asia as a resource on hcfc phase out strategies for the building sector. it establishes that energy efficiency of buildings and equipment is the key to mitigate both ozone depletion and climate change caused due to use of hcfcs in buildings. the manual is designed to help national ozone officers understand the technologies available for non-hcfc and low-gwp refrigerants. several successful case studies highlighting alternative technologies and policies are discussed. the manual was commissioned by regional office for asia and pacific (roap), united nations environmental program (unep) under its compliance assistance program (cap) for southeast asia pacific (seap) and south asia (sa) region. 38 montreal article 5 countries in asia pacific constitute the seap and sa region. authors: deepa parekh, anamika prasad, kavita gonsalves, tanmay tathagat
the green gurudwara manual was envisaged as a guide for facility managers, caretakers, and members of the gurudwara management. the manual helps to identify and implement appropriate sustainable technologies and environmental practices for gurudwaras in india. it may also interest individuals from the sangat or the community who are looking for resources for practicing sustainable living. scope of the manual covers sustainable landscaping, waste management, water conservation, energy efficiency and sustainable lifestyle practices. almost every ritual followed in a gurudwara, right from cleansing and prayers to subsequent to have been covered along with alternatives through which the impact of these activities on the environment can be mitigated. recommended best practices have been customized for rituals followed inside a gurudwara and are accompanied by explanations on potential positive impact by adopting them. the manual also explains working principles of alternative sustainable practices. if there is going to be a real environmental improvement in the regions in which sikhs live and pray, then it is clear that gurdwaras need to be leaders in reinforcing green thinking not only through practicing sustainability bot also education, advocacy, religious teachings, and partnership with secular bodies. green education methods like community engagement, flora labeling, green discourses and expeditions have been included in the handbook. green gurudwara manual was commissioned by ecosikh, a worldwide organization established under the long term plans for generational change programme initiated in 2009 by the united nations development programme (undp) and the alliance of religious and conservation (arc). ecosikh was launched to respond to the threats of environmental degradation and climate change. authors: anamika prasad director
vision 2030 is the integrated policy and technology roadmap that every country in the asia pacific region may develop to achieve transition to non-hcfc alternatives in the building sector by 2030 ensuring both ozone and climate benefits. vision 2030 framework provides a methodology to integrate policy and technology trends using which countries can create specific roadmap to implement the process of transition for achieving vision 2030. thus, framework can help policy makers to develop roadmap for the uptake of low-gwp alternatives to hcfcs in buildings integrated with improved energy efficiency of both the buildings themselves and equipment within them. the manual was prepared for the regional programme for enhancing institutional capacity for hcfc phase-out linked to energy efficiency and climate benefits in asia pacific, a joint programme of the united states environment protection agency (usepa) and united nations environment program (unep). authors: anamika prasad director, eds tanmay tathagat director, eds deepa parekh green building analyst, eds
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