GREEN BUILDING POLICY TO FOCUS ON REDUCTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION

GREEN BUILDING POLICY TO FOCUS ON REDUCTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION

The green building policy, proposed to be brought by the Kerala government, will aim at reduction of energy consumption of existing buildings by 15 per cent and new buildings by 30 per cent. The policy will focus on recycling of water as well as zero discharge of waste. It may also offer tax breaks to people constructing buildings following green building norms.


The objective of the policy will be to minimise human and environmental impact of construction projects. Technologies should suit Kerala’s environment.Besides the Public Works Department, other departments will also be involved in the implementation of the policy. A regulatory committee would be formed as part of these efforts. The opinions of experts will be sought in finalising the policy and its implementation.Public Works Minister V. K. Ebrahim Kunju announced plans for drawing up the policy in the Assembly on Monday (10th October,2011). Already a decision had been taken to apply green technologies to some of the buildings. There are also plans to build cinema halls using green building technology.

                                                                     Prof. John Kurakar