8) Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings initiative

Question 1

Who has launched this initiative ?

Answer 1

EESL in partnership with US Agency for Intl Developments (USAID) MAITREE program

Question 2

Aim ?

Answer 2

To make designs of buildings more greener and healthier to conserve energy and utilise less energy for its energy requirements

Question 3

What parameters are considered in the design ?

Answer 3

1) Increased ventilation for dilution and lower co2 levels
2) Filtration to minimise particulate matter pollutants pathogens
3) Monitoring and display of Indian Air Quality and comfort parameters
4) Energy efficiency upgrades in the air conditioning system

Question 4

What is MAITREE program ?

Answer 4

Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency – It is a part of US India bilateral partnership between Ministry of Power and USAID

Question 5

Aim of MAITREE ?

Answer 5

Accelerating the adoption of cost effective energy efficiency as a standard practice within buildings and specific focus on cooling