Tamil Nadu adopted Energy Conservation Code

Tamil Nadu Government passed GO stating that Commercial and Bigger Buildings are required to follow the Energy Conservation Building Code under Energy Conservation Act, in order to reduce energy consumption.

The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has developed an energy conservation building code for bigger and commercial buildings that consume more electricity in the state, as the government has passed a Government Order (GO) adopting the code. Buildings and apartments consuming high electricity must adhere to the energy conservation building code. 

The government after careful examinations makes Tamil Nadu  (TNECBC) 2022 under the Energy Conservation Act, stated in GO dated December 27.

Energy-efficient design and construction of buildings must follow energy standards set by TNECBC in order to reduce energy consumption, without affecting its functions or the welfare of the occupants of the building. 

The code will be applicable to hospitality, business & education sectors, and health care, apart from shopping complexes and all government buildings.

Buildings with a connected load of 100kW and above or contract demand of 120kVA and above or a built-up area of 2,000 sq m must adhere to the code which will take into the building’s envelope, comfort system, lighting & electrical system, and renewable energy system to decide how energy efficient a building is. 

It is estimated that TNECBC-compliant buildings will consume up to 50% less energy when compared to conventional buildings, while the costs of such energy-efficient construction are expected to be up to 2%.

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