THE ENERGY AND RESOURCES INSTITUTE

SUBMITTED BY:

SOBIA AHSAN
ZAHRA YASMOON
NAUSHEEN FATIMA
PARVEEN SAHAR CHOUDHRY
INTRODUCTION
TERI (The Energy and Resources
Institute) was formally established in
1974 is a not-for-profit, non
governmental organization based,
•On account of the gradual depletion
of the earth's finite energy resources
which are largely non-renewable and
•On account of the existing methods
of their use which are polluting.

HEADQUATERS

TERI is deeply committed to

every aspect of sustainable
development.
TERI's headquarter is located
within the India Habitat Centre
complex, Delhi.

TERI ‘s regional centres in India at Bangalore (Karnataka), Panaji (Goa),

Guwahati (Assam), and Mukteshwar (Uttarakhand); an office in Mumbai
(Maharashtra)

It has also set up affiliate

institutes – North America in
Washington DC, USA and a
presence in Japan, Malaysia,
and the UAE and in London,
UK
VISION

“We will work towards global sustainable development, creating

innovative solutions for a better tomorrow"

FEATURES:

TERI is deeply committed,

• to every aspect of sustainable development.
• Tackle issues of concern to Indian society, and the world at large, and
develop innovative and cost effective solutions.
• From providing environment-friendly solutions to rural energy problems.
to helping shape the development of the Indian oil and gas sector;
• from tackling global climate change issues across many continents to
enhancing forest conservation efforts among local communities;
• from advancing solutions to growing urban transport and air pollution
problems
• to promoting energy efficiency in the Indian industries.
The principal activities of TERI are grouped into thirteen Divisions.

Energy Environment Policy: it is engaged in policy research to effect an

improvement in the quality of the environment and equitable access to
natural resources.

Energy-Environment Technology: The EET Division is engaged in the

development and promotion of technological solutions for efficient
utilization of energy, sustainable exploitation of renewable energy, pollution
reduction, and waste treatment.

Environmental and Industrial Biotechnology: to harness India's bio-

potential, the Division conceptualizes and produces an array of ready-to-use
and commercially viable products that are consumer-friendly, cost-effective,
and environmentally sound.

Biotechnology and Bioresources : it focuses on research on using microbial

resources for biotechnological intervention to address agriculture and
energy- and environment-related issues.

Regulatory Studies and Governance: The Division has three key areas of
work, i.e. energy reforms, regulatory policy, and urban systems and
infrastructure.

Resources and Global Security: it serves as a focal point for TERI's work
on international studies and strategies for resources - conserving, sharing,
responsible development, and use - to assist India's efforts at developing a
positive vision for a more global and regional security.

Social Transformation: The focus of the Division is on delivering a

combination of integrated-technology-based solutions as against isolated,
sector-specific interventions.
Information Technology and Services: Division is mandated to provide
accurate, timely, and relevant information to those who need it the most. It uses
a variety of media - print, television, the Internet, video, and CDs - to reach
out to researchers, policy-makers, administrators, technocrats, and scholars.

Sustainable Development Outreach:the prime objective of the division is to

share TERI's research work & experiences with the masses.

Technology Dissemination and Enterprise Development: development of

several technologies related to energy, environment and sustainable
development and also to ensure a match between the needs of industry and
development of suitable technologies.

Water Resources: The division through its diverse group of experts including
hydrologist, economists, planners, geographers and engineers envisions
providing services to various stakeholders including rural and urban
communities, industry and Government bodies to ensure the social,
environmental, and economic sustainability of this precious natural resource.

Climate Change: Different focus areas of climate change research include,

impacts and vulnerability assessment, adaptation strategies, exploring GHG
mitigation options and issues therein, climate change policies and climate
modeling activities.

Industrial Energy Efficiency: The Industrial Energy Efficiency Division of

TERI focuses on development and promotion of technological solutions for
efficient utilization of energy in the industrial sector.
Areas of activity within
Energy Environment TERI
Technology division is (ENERGY ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGY)

adoption of efficient and

environment-friendly
technologies in new and CRSBS LEED GRIHA
existing buildings (Centre for Research (leadership in Energy (Green Rating for
on Sustainable and Environmental Integrated Habitat
Building Science) Design Assessment)

The activities of this area focus on

•Energy and resource use optimization in existing buildings
•Design of energy efficient sustainable habitats.

CRSBS
It comprises architects , planners, engineers , environmental specialists, low
energy architecture and electro-mechanical systems, water and waste
management and renewable energy systems offers environmental design
solutions for habitat and buildings of various complexities and functions

GRIHA
GRIHA , is actively involved in facilitation of green rating for buildings
under the GRIHA
framework. Inputs from CRSBS feed into the processes undertaken at GRIHA
cell.

LEED
TERI provides support to the design and construction activities of the building
seeking LEED certification.
The group provides guidance and support to the building team in identifying
the requirements specifically needed for the LEED certification.
Areas where the group provides specific inputs, as per the LEED criteria are
described as follows
Services offered by the Sustainable Building Science (CRSBS and
GRIHA)

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN CONSULTANCY

Specialised environmental design consultancy and building performance
analysis are conducted

LEED AND GRIHA FACILITATION

•The team has experience in technically facilitating LEED accreditation for
buildings.
•The group also assists and administers GRIHA.It has now been now
endorsed by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of
India.

ENERGY AUDITS AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS

•Energy conservation studies for a large number of buildings are conducted.
•It establishes operating efficiency of electrical, HVAC, lighting and thermal
systems and provides recommendations to improve upon the same by
suitable retrofit measures

CAPACITY BUILDING
Capacity building for architects, building developers and service engineers
on issues such as energy efficiency in building envelopes and systems has
been undertaken.

POLICY INPUTS
Several policy initiatives at central and state governments’ level towards
mainstreaming high performance buildings in India have been successfully
completed.

CLIMATE CHANGE RELATED PROJECTS

The group has provided
inputs to the National Mission on Sustainable Habitat
Green building rating services

Environmental design consultancy

LEED and GRIHA facilitation

Energy audits and energy management programs

Capacity building

Policy inputs

Climate Change related projects

Green building rating services

a. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

b. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment.
 GRIHA

GRIHA- Acronym for Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment.

It is a rating tool that helps people assess the performance of their

building against certain nationally acceptable benchmarks. It is the
National Rating System of India. It has been conceived by TERI and
developed jointly with the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy,
Government of India. It is a green building 'design evaluation system',
and is suitable for all kinds of buildings in different climatic zones of
the country.

Buildings have major environmental impacts over their entire life

cycle. Resources such as ground cover, forests, water, and energy are
depleted to construct and operate buildings. The need to design a green
building, the essence of which would be to address all these issues in
an integrated and scientific manner. The challenge of a green building
is to achieve all its benefits at an affordable cost.

Aim of a green building design is to:

• Minimize the demand on non-renewable resources and maximize the

utilization efficiency of these resources when in use, and
• Maximize reuse and recycling of available resources
• Utilization of renewable resources.
The following aspects of the building design are looked into in an
integrated way in a green building:

• Site planning
• Building envelope design
• Building system design HVAC(heating ventilation and air conditioning),
lighting, electrical, and water heating
• Integration of renewable energy sources to generate energy onsite.
• Water and waste management
• Selection of ecologically sustainable materials (with high recycled
content, rapidly renewable resources with low emission potential, etc.).
• Indoor environmental quality (maintains indoor thermal and visual
comfort and air quality)

BASIC FEATURES

The stages of the life cycle that have been identified for evaluation are:
Pre-construction stage - Site issues like proximity to public transport,
type of soil, kind of land, where the property is located, the flora and
fauna on the land before construction activity starts, the natural landscape
and land features.
Building planning and construction stages - Issues of resource
conservation and reduction in resource demand, resource utilization
efficiency, resource recovery and reuse, and provisions for occupant
health and well being.
Building operation and maintenance stage- Issues of operation and
maintenance of building systems and processes, monitoring and recording
of energy consumption, and occupant health and well being, and also
issues that affect the global and local environment.
BENEFITS

Some of the benefits of a green design to a building owner, user, and the
society as a whole are as follows:
• Reduced energy consumption without sacrificing the comfort levels

• Reduced destruction of natural areas, habitats, and biodiversity, and

reduced soil loss from erosion etc.
• Reduced air and water pollution (with direct health benefits)
• Reduced water consumption
• Limited waste generation due to recycling and reuse
• Reduced pollution loads
• Increased user productivity
• Enhanced image and marketability

NINE STEPS TO GET A BUILDING EVALUATED UNDER

GRIHA

1. Registration
2. Submission of documentation
3. Preliminary evaluation by ADARSH Technical team
4. Evaluation by panel of experts
5. Preliminary rating with comments sent to project team
6. Final submission of documents
7. Final evaluation by panel of experts
8. Approval of rating by advisory committee
9. Award of rating
PROCEDURE FOR CERTIFICATION

All buildings, except for industrial complexes and housing colonies, which are in
the design stage, are eligible for certification under the TERI system. Buildings
include offices, retail spaces, institutional buildings, hotels, hospital buildings,
healthcare facilities, residences, and multi-family high-rise buildings.

REGISTRATION
• A project has to be registered with TERI through the TERI website by filling in
the registration form online.
• Registration should preferably be done at beginning of a project, as several
issues need to be addressed at the pre-design stage.
• The registration process includes access to the essential information related to
rating. If desired by the applicant, a one-day training for the design team by
TERI on the rating system is also included at a nominal additional cost.

FEES

The registration cum rating fee:

This fee is to be paid up front on registration of the project for GRIHA

certification and is non-refundable

Registration cost and the fee for Rs. 2,50,000

secretariat

Evaluation fee for upto 5000 sq. m Rs. 64,000

Evaluation fee for area > 5000 sq. m Rs. 64,000 + Rs. 3.75/sq.m
for each sq.m over and
above 5000 sq.m
FEE INCLUDES

• Cost of GRIHA documents and templates

• Third party evaluator fees

• One-day training workshop for all consultants involved in the project.

• GRIHA secretariat costs for documents collection, assimilation,

valuation and submission.

FEE DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Third Party Post occupancy audit by BEE certified energy

auditor/agency.

• Expenditure incurred on travel by GRIHA team for training workshops,

site visits.

• Government taxes as applicable to be paid on the registration fee

• Handholding/facilitation/consultancy necessary for rating

GRIHA EVALUATION PROCESS

• The buildings will be evaluated online and rated in a three-tier

process. After online submission of documents, the preliminary
evaluation is done by team of professionals and experts from GRIHA
Secretariat, ADARSH.

• The ADARSH team will first review the mandatory criteria and
reject the project in the event of non-compliance with such criteria.

• The ADARSH team will then evaluate the optional criteria and
estimate the total number of achievable point.

• The evaluation summary report will be sent to members of the

evaluation committee for GRIHA comprising of renowned sector
experts from landscape architecture, lighting and HVAC design,
renewable energy.

• The evaluation report will be sent to the project proponent to review

the same and, if desired, take steps to increase the score water and
waste management, and building materials.

• The client will be given one month's time to resubmit the document
with necessary modifications /additions. The resubmitted document
will comprise only of the additional documents / information desired
in the evaluation report. The resubmitted documents will again be put
through the vetting process

• The rating will be valid for a period of five years from the date of
commissioning of the building. ADARSH reserves the right to
undertake a random audit of any criteria for which points have been
awarded.
 CRITERIA OF THE RATING SYSTEM

1. Site Selection and Site Planning

 Site Selection
 Preserve and protect the landscape during construction/compensatory
depository forestation.
 Soil conservation (till post-construction).
 Design to include existing site features.
 Reduce hard paving on-site and /or provide shaded hard - paved surfaces.
 Enhance outdoor lighting system efficiency.
 Plan utilities efficiently and optimize on-site circulation efficiency

2. Building Planning and Construction Stage

 Reduce landscape water requirement.
 Reduce building water use.
 Efficient water use during construction
 Optimize building design to reduce the conventional energy demand
 Optimize the energy performance of the building within specified comfort
limits.
 Utilization of fly ash in the building structure.
 Reduce volume, weight, and time of construction by adopting an efficient
technology (e.g. pre-cast systems, ready-mix concrete, etc.).
 Use low-energy material in the interiors
 Renewable energy utilization
 Renewable energy - based hot- water system.
 Wastewater treatment
 Water recycle and reuse (including rainwater)
 Reduction in waste during construction.
 Efficient waste segregation
 Storage and disposal of waste
 Resource recovery from waste
 Use of low-VOC (volatile organic compounds) paints/ adhesives /
sealants.
 Minimize ozone – depleting substances
 Ensure water quality
 Acceptable outdoor and indoor noise levels.
 Tobacco and smoke control
 Provide the minimum level of accessibility for persons with
disabilities

3. Building Operation and Maintenance

 Energy audit and validation.
 Building operation and maintenance

4. Innovation
 Innovation points.

SCORING POINTS FOR GRIHA

Point Score Rating

50-60 One Star

61-70 Two Star

71-80 Three Star

81-90 Four Star

91-100 Five Star

EVALUATION PROCEDURE OF CRITERION OF GRIHA

List of criteria Points Remarks

1.Site Selection 1 Partly
mandatory
2. Preserve and protect landscape during 5 Partly
construction mandatory

3.Soil Conservation 4
4.Design to include existing site feature 2 Mandatory

5.Reduce hard paving on site 2 Partly

mandatory

6.Enhance outdoor lighting system 3

efficiency
7.Plan Utility efficiently and optimize on 3
site circulation efficiency

8.Provide , at least, minimum level of 2 Mandatory

sanitation/ safety facilities for
construction workers

9.Reduce air pollution during construction 2 Mandatory

10.Reduce Landscape water requirement 3

11.Reduce building water use 2

12.Efficient water use during construction 1

13.Optimize building design to reduce 6 Mandatory

conventional energy demand
 List of criteria Points Remarks
14.Optimize energy performance of 12
building
15. Utilization of fly ash in building 6
construction
16.Reduce volume, weight and time of 4
construction by adopting efficient
technology

17.Use low-energy material in interiors 4

18.Renewable energy utilization 5 Partly

mandatory

19.Renewable energy based hot-water 3

system
20.Waste water treatment 2

21.Water recycle and reuse 5

22.Reduction of waste during 2

construction
23. Efficient waste segregation 2

24.Storage and disposal of waste 2

25.Resource re recovery from waste 2

26.Use of low- voc 4

paints/adhesive/sealants
 List of criteria Points Remarks

27.Minimize ozone depleting 3 Mandatory

substances
28. Ensure water quality 2 Mandatory

29.Acceptable outdoor and indoor 2

noise levels
30.Tobacco and smoke control 1
31.Universal accessibility 1 Partly mandatory

32.Energy audit and validation Mandatory

33.Operations and maintenance 2 Mandatory

protocol for electrical and
mechanical equipment

Total score 100

Criteria 34 : innovation (beyond 4

100)
Total score 104
TERI- GRIHA : REGISTERED PROJECTS
REFERENCES :

• www.grihaindia.org
• www.Teri.org..in
• Compatibility report TERI