Leh: The union territory of Ladakh is bracing up for the implementation of Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and Eco Niwas Samhitta (ENS) in the union territory.
In this regard, the administration has constituted 13 members panel led Advisor to Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Umang Nauralla.
“In terms of Energy Conservation Act, 2001 and Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) Rules 2018, sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of a Committee, implementation of the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) and Eco-Niwas Samhita (ENS) in the Union territory of Ladakh,” said Commissioner Secretary to General Administration Department Ajeet Shahu in a circular.
He added that the committee will promote energy efficiency standards through optimization of parameters in the various components and systems of the building in line with the provisions of these rules to enhance the building performance and provide every support to make it an effective instrument of promoting energy conservation and energy efficiency in the commercial buildings or establishments.
He further said that the committee will forward its recommendations to the Bureau to assist the National Energy Conservation Building Code Implementation Committee to develop and revise energy consumption standards for buildings, in terms of energy performance index, zone-wise – hot and dry, warm and humid, composite, temperate and cold climate zones, classification- wise.
He also informed that the panel will also create awareness about Energy Conservation Building Code and procedure for erection of Code compliant building.
“The panel mandated to promote construction of energy efficient buildings ensuring quality and consistency in their constructions having regard to the climatic conditions and needs of the building projects,” the circular reads.
He added that committee will promote capacity building of building professionals, developers and contractors to promote energy efficient designs of buildings in close co- ordination with jurisdictional authorities.
“The panel will further undertake performance review of annual work of all Empanelled Energy Auditors (Building) to check their credentials,” he added.
The other members of the panel are all Administrative Secretaries, administrative Secretary, Power Development Department, Managing Director SIDCO Ladakh, Chief Engineer , Power Development Department, Chief Engineer, Public Works Department, Director or Nominee, Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Deputy Commissioner/CEO, LAHDC, Leh and Kargil, Director, Urban Local Bodies , Director, Rural Development Department, Director, Tourism Department, Executive Officer, Municipal Committee, Leh and Kargil and Project Directors of Leh & Kargil Renewable Energy Development Limited (LREDA/KREDA)
