Faculty of Architecture and Ekistics Jamia Millia Islamia 2012-13

Recreational Architecture Sem-II

GRIHA CRITERIA NO : 32 ENERGY AUDIT AND VALIDATION

RICHA AGARWAL

Introduction :
In addition to incorporation of green design features during design and construction of a building, it is equally important to ensure that energy and environmental systems incorporated in the building are performing as predicted during the design and development stage. Through audits, the performance of these systems can be evaluated and the validity of the predicted performance can be determined. Incase a system is not performing as expected; the audit process will identify the cause for deterioration in the performance and also provide recommendations regarding for the need for the up gradations or modifications of the systems.

Objective :
Validate the performance of the energy and environmental systems in the building as predicted during the design and development stage.

Commitment :
After occupying the building, conduct audits for the following within two years of full occupancy and submit audit data as per the specified format. The energy consumption data submitted should be for at least 12 months. 1. Energy audit a. Energy consumption b. Thermal comfort c. Visual comfort 2. Water and waste audit a. Water quality b. Solid waste generation c. Solid waste disposal process A. After occupying the building, conduct sound level audit as specified in Criterion 29, to measure the following: a. Indoor noise levels

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b. Outdoor noise levels

Note Clause A is only applicable to projects that have attempted GRIHA Criterion 29: Acceptable outdoor and indoor levels. The audit data should be submitted to ADaRSH in the format specified in Criterion 29.

These audits should be conducted for typical representative days. The audit reports should be submitted to ADaRSH in the specified format for validation of the information provided at the time of award of provisional rating. Incase the audit data is not corresponding with the data and documents provided at the time of award of provisional rating, the provisional GRIHA rating will be taken back from the project. However, if the audited data is corresponding with the data and documents provided at the time of award of provisional rating, the final GRIHA rating will be awarded to the project. B. The energy audit should be conducted by an energy auditor approved by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India. Water and waste audit should be conducted by a competent authority.

Compliance:
The following documents should be submitted. a. Completed audit forms signed by competent authority (building owner/authorized representative) demonstrating that all energy and environment systems of the building are performing as predicted and match the information provided at the time of award of provisional GRIHA rating. b. Certificate stating that the energy audit has been conducted by an energy auditor approved by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, Government of India.

Appraisal (mandatory and no points) :

The energy systems and water and waste management systems of the building are performing as predicted and match the information provided at the time of award of provisional GRIHA rating (mandatory).

Long Term Benefits

Creating a database for a better energy future The mandatory energy audit and validation criterion in Griha has enabled projects to record the buildings resource consumption pattern. This will enable creation of a nation wide database for energy performance across different types of buildings in all climate types. This will help achieve the national energy goals and ensure implementation of the national schemes such as bee star rating for buildings etc.

By means of Energy Audit is therefore possible: To define energy balance of the building. To characterize the procedures of the prequalification of the systems.

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To characterize technical and economical opportunities. To reduce the plant management expenses To improve the comfort.

Energy Audit allow to: Understand and define effective energy costs Understand how is energy consumed Understand when is energy consumed Minimize waste of energy Maximize efficiency Optimize production of energy (also with renewable energy)

References:
TERI Griha Manual Volume 4

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