The Government of Chandigarh on June 16, 2023, published a draft of Chandigarh Energy Conservation Building Code Rules, 2023.
The following has been stated-
These rules shall apply to every building, which is used or intended to be used for commercial purposes, having a connected load of 50 kilowatts (kW) or above or a contract demand of 60 kilo-Volt Ampere (kVA) or above or the plot area of Building is equal to or more than 1000 sq m or the built-up area of the building is equal to or more than 2000 sq m (excluding non-conditioned spaces in the basement).
The use of any energy conservation measures or method or design or construction not specifically specified under these rules shall not be prevented by the authority having jurisdiction if such energy conservation measures or method or design or construction is found to be satisfactory by the Chandigarh Energy Conservation Building Code Compliant Technical Grievance Redressal Committee and such energy conservation measures or method or design or construction assist the owner in optimizing the energy performance index ratio in the use of energy on its occupancy.
The Code shall be reviewed periodically, at least once in five years, to determine the need for revision or withdrawal of standards specified in the Code, and such standards which in the opinion of the Bureau need no revision or amendment shall be reaffirmed
Suggestions, comments and feedback from all the stakeholders and the General Public of UT Chandigarh within 30 Days of the date of publication of this said draft may be sent to the official website.
