Yet again, Delhi sets new record for peak electricity demand

The city’s peak demand has been consistently higher than that of Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai combined during this time of the year

India needs an energy disclosure policy

BEE needs to revisit, revive, and expand its star rating system for all designated consumers, especially buildings. It can’t be kept …

A cool idea

Roofs that reflect sunlight save electricity

Certified, not certain

Green-rated buildings in India are not necessarily energy efficient

Don’t get dazzled by these stars

Bureau of Energy Efficiency has just updated star rating standards for refrigerators and ACs, but the Indian rating system, especially for ACs, …

Courtyard as cold island

With a little twist in traditional design, Akshay Urja Bhawan in Haryana provides a model for affordable green buildings

Embodied energy demystified

Building materials are much more energy-intensive than perceived. India lags in taking steps to reduce their use

What’s good insulation?

Many architects use imported, expensive and environmentally inappropriate material

The fault in our stars

ISEER, the new system of rating and labeling ACs that began this year, seems designed to serve industry interest rather than consumer or climate …

A smart idea

Economic growth has unleashed an enormous appetite for home appliances among the Indian middle class. At their current level of energy efficiency,…

Let’s play with mud

Using earth to develop modern, sustainable buildings

Auroville’s alternative galaxy

How a township has set high standard for eco-friendly living

City trapped in a solar oven

Climate-incompatible buildings that fuel excessive use of air- conditioners not only add to the energy needs of cities but also create …

Energy wise, resource foolish

Most eco-friendly claims of Indira Paryavaran Bhawan are hogwash

Simply creative

General principles of architecture are imaginatively applied to create a green building in Gurgaon

COVID-19 candle plan: Delhi power demand dropped 37% in 25 min

Delhi’s power demand fell down to 1,257 MW at 9:10 pm from 2,008 MW at 8:45 pm on April 5