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STRENGTHENING ECSBC IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH CAPACITY BUILDING IN MADHYA PRADESH |
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TERI supported capacity building of Madhya Pradesh State government officials through a two-day Type-C ECBC/ECSBC training workshop in Bhopal (28–29 Oct 2025). The program trained 29 participants from the Madhya Pradesh Housing and Infrastructure Development Board (MPHIDB). The inauguration featured Shri M. K. Sahu, Deputy Commissioner, MPHIDB, Bhopal, as Chief Guest. Sessions covered ECSBC code scope, compliance steps, and hands-on energy/daylight simulation in Design Builder, and introduced BEE Star and Shunya rating pathways.
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CHANDIGARH STEPS UP ECSBC IMPLEMENTATION THROUGH TARGETED TRAINING AND POLICY ACTION |
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Between October and December, the ECSBC-C&R Cell at State Designated Agency Chandigarh conducted one nodal officers meeting and planned one two-day Type-B physical ECBC/ECSBC training workshop (30+ participants). These engagements focused on ECSBC-C&R (ENS) provisions, integration with the online building approval system, and implementation procedures. In parallel, project-level energy modelling, stakeholder coordination, and policy-drafting activities were advanced, strengthening Chandigarh’s readiness for ECSBC implementation under the guidance of Bureau of Energy Efficiency.
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NABL AUDIT FOR RE-ASSESSMENT OF MAHINDRA TERI CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE (MTCoE) |
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On 5 November, The Mahindra TERI Centre of Excellence (MTCoE) had successfully undergone the annual NABL audit for assessment of its material testing facility. Following satisfactory compliance with NABL requirements, the lab has been assessed and accredited in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The lab has been granted continued accreditation with the scopes enhanced to the testing methods ISO 22007-2, ASTM C 1363, and ASTM C 1371, EN 410:2011, ISO 9050:2003, ASTM C1371-15, ASTM E 903 including the use of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) logo along with the NABL logo.
Additionally, all MTCoE personnel designated for reporting, reviewing, and authorizing test results have been approved by NABL. This achievement underscores our commitment to excellence in material testing and our continuous efforts to enhance testing capabilities.
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CELEBRATING ACHIEVEMENTS OF SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS DIVISION, TERI AT THE 17TH GRIHA SUMMIT 2025 |
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The 17th GRIHA Summit, held on 4–5 November 2025, marked a significant milestone in India’s journey toward sustainable development by celebrating exemplary achievements in the built environment. As a consulting partner, TERI played a pivotal role in guiding multiple projects toward green building excellence. Among the key recognitions, HUDCO HAL was awarded a 3-Star rating under GRIHA Large Developments (LD), reflecting strong adherence to sustainability principles. Additionally, the Rural Electrification Corporation Limited (REC) office in Gurugram, InterGlobe Education Services Limited, Greater Noida, and InterGlobe Real Estate Ventures Private Limited, Gurugram achieved prestigious 5-Star GRIHA ratings. Notably, the InterGlobe projects in Greater Noida and Gurugram were recognized for their sustainable upgrades under the GRIHA Existing Building recertification framework.
These achievements were made possible through the dedicated efforts of TERI’s project team, including Tarishi, Prajna, Swetha, Renuka, Roni, and Utkarsh, whose collective expertise and commitment exemplify TERI’s leadership in sustainable building practices. Through such impactful contributions, TERI continues to advance green building standards, foster sustainability in the built environment, and lead India toward a more energy-efficient and resilient future.
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INTEGRATING ENERGY EFFICIENCY INTO INDIA’S BUILDING REGULATIONS |
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TERI, with support from GIZ India and the National Institute of Urban Affairs (NIUA), convened a national-level roundtable in New Delhi on 25 November 2025 under the Urban Act project to support revisions to the Model Building Byelaws (MBBL) and the URDPFI Guidelines.
The discussions were anchored by technical inputs from TERI’s Buildings Division, which is supporting the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability provisions into the MBBL, with a specific focus on aligning building byelaws with the Energy Conservation and Sustainable Building Codes (ECSBC/ECSBC-R) and strengthening implementation by urban local bodies.
Participants discussed practical pathways to mainstream energy-efficient building design within regulatory frameworks and to harmonize building-level performance requirements with broader urban planning guidelines.
The outcomes of the roundtable will feed into a technical advisory note to the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), outlining key recommendations for strengthening building regulations to enable low-carbon and climate-responsive urban development.
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TERI BUILDS CAPACITY OF NCPC SRI LANKA ON SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY |
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At TERI Gram (16–19 Dec 2025), TERI delivered a focused capacity-building programme for 12 technical staff from the National Cleaner Production Centre (NCPC), Sri Lanka, strengthening practical understanding of sustainable buildings and energy efficiency. Ms. Renuka Shinde (Research Associate) served as the resource person for the green buildings session, covering core concepts, performance pillars (energy, water, materials, indoor environmental quality), and an overview of national (India) and international rating systems (e.g., GRIHA/IGBC and LEED) and their practical application. Mr. Utkarsh Singh (Associate Fellow) served as the resource person for the Day-2 energy session, focusing on energy-efficient cooling and HVAC fundamentals, thermal comfort, and operational measures to reduce building energy demand.
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TERI PARTICIPATES IN APO–CPC TRAINING ON SMART BUILDING SOLUTIONS |
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A week-long international training programme on “Smart Building Solutions for Sustainable Productivity Outcomes” was held in Taipei, Taiwan (ROC) from 10–14 November. Organized by the China Productivity Center (CPC) and the Asian Productivity Organization (APO), the programme brought together experts and delegates from several APO member countries.
The sessions were led by distinguished experts including Dr. Sonal Desai, Saju Sasidharan Nair, Dr. Ali Muslim Syed, and Mr. Johnny Chen, offering in-depth insights into emerging smart and sustainable building practices. Key themes included sustainable building technologies, IoT-enabled automation, data-driven facilities management, retrofitting pathways, water planning, smart materials, and energy-efficient design.
Representing TERI, Ms. Tarishi Kaushik from the Sustainable Buildings Division participated in the programme, contributing to discussions and knowledge exchange throughout the week.
Participants also undertook site visits to Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd. and Colliers International, gaining real-world exposure to the integration of green measures and smart automation in operational settings.
The programme served as a valuable platform for international collaboration and capacity building in advancing smarter, greener, and climate-resilient built environments. TERI extends its appreciation to APO and CPC for curating a high-impact, well-structured training and to all delegates for their meaningful contributions.
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TERI ORGANISES ROUNDTABLE STAKEHOLDER MEETING ON DEVELOPMENT OF “THE GRIHA INFRASTRUCTURE RATING FOR LOGISTICS PARKS AND WAREHOUSES” |
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On 15 December 2025, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), in collaboration with the Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA) Council, convened a Roundtable Stakeholder meeting at the TERI headquarters, India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, to deliberate on the ongoing development of “the GRIHA Infrastructure Rating for Logistics Parks and Warehouses”.
The session was opened by Senior Director, Mr Sanjay Seth welcomed participants, set the agenda and emphasized the growing significance of the logistics and warehousing sector in India’s economic expansion and the urgent need for a structured sustainability framework aligned with national policies such as PM GATI Shakti national plan and National Logistics policy, resource efficiency goals, Business Accountability, Resource Efficiency.
Presentations by the Sustainable Buildings Division at TERI introduced the proposed rating framework, highlighting findings from an in-depth assessment of logistics infrastructure typologies, operational models, and on-ground challenges across logistics parks and warehouse in Indian context. The framework focuses on four key pillars Freight operation efficiency, People and Social Responsibility covering the wholistic evaluation of the Logistics Parks and Warehouses.
The roundtable discussions brought together logistics operators, freight forwarders, industry experts, technology providers, and policy stakeholders. Key deliberations centered on ensuring operational feasibility, integrating lifecycle cost, carbon emissions, improving energy and water performance, enhancing resilience of logistics infrastructure, and warehouse design with sustainable operational practices. Participants also highlighted the importance of data-driven benchmarking, capacity building, and stakeholder awareness to enable effective adoption of the rating system.
The meeting concluded with a consensus on adopting a collaborative approach for finalizing the rating framework, incorporating industry feedback, policy alignment, and pilot implementation. The discussions reaffirmed TERI and GRIHA Council’s commitment to supporting India’s transition towards sustainable, resilient, and resource-efficient logistics infrastructure, while enabling informed decision-making across the sector.
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OFFICIALS VISIT MTCoE LAB |
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Various dignitaries along with their teams visited the Mahindra TERI Centre of Excellence (MTCoE) Lab to know about the on-going testing of opaque and transparent construction materials utilizing cutting-edge tools and technology. TERI team provided a walkthrough tour of the CoE along with a demonstration that made visitors acquainted with the various sustainability principles and design strategies espoused by the CoE building.
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Students from Rishihood University, Sonipat (17 November 2025)
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Delegation from Banas Dairy (10 November 2025)
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Delegation from UNEP (7 November 2025)
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Sustainable Buildings, TERI
Core 1B, Third Floor
India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road
New Delhi - 110003
Email: sbmail@teri.res.in
Tel: 011-24339606, 011-46444500
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