SRM University-AP has achieved a 5 Star rating from the Andhra Pradesh Energy Conservation Building Code (APECBC) for its Phase II Research Block (Utility Extension), Phase III Hostel Block (Vedavathi) and Phase III Research Buildings. This is in continuation of the rating achieved for Phase I and Phase II buildings.
The Ministry of Power launched the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) as a first step towards promoting energy efficiency in the building sector. The main purpose of the ECBC is to provide minimum requirements for the energy-efficient design and construction of buildings. It provides futuristic advancement in building technology and reduces energy consumption and promotes low-carbon growth in the building sector.
The State government has issued an order making the Andhra Pradesh Energy Conservation Building Code (APECBC) mandatory to get building approvals for commercial and non-residential buildings with a plot area of 1,000 square meters or a built-up area of 2,000 square meters. Union Ministry of Power-led Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has introduced the ECBC in commercial and non-residential buildings with an objective to ensure the construction of energy-efficient buildings with reduced electrical energy by 30- 40 per cent. ECBC can help reduce electricity bills for building owners and stakeholders apart from environmental benefits and help to improve the living standards of people. ECBC is one of the most cost-effective tools to curb future energy demand and deliver significant cost-energy savings.