RATING SYSTEMS- IGBC, GRIHA, LEED--.pptx

Ppt briefs about role, relevance, importance of the rating systems applicable in India, criteria used in assessing
greeness, weightage allocated, , brief of how these rating systems are applied, parameters involved; weightage granted, levels of rating granted , incentives given by states for green rated buildings and brief of suggestions, how to make rating system more effective, efficient, objective and transparent.

1. RATING SYSTEMS IN INDIA- - IGBC, GRIHA; LEED;GEM Ar. Jit Kumar Gupta Chairman Chandigarh Chapter, IGBC [email protected]

2. Context of Buildings- Materials, Resources, Energy, water

3. Buildings- Role and Importance Buildings-- integral part of human history, growth and development since inception Buildings -- would continue to define future journey of human growth Buildings-- constitute manmade environment- Buildings-- remain vital for human growth Buildings – are living organism Buildings – cater to all human activities Buildings- full of dualities and contradictions Buildings -- largest consumers of energy Buildings - largest consumers of resources Buildings – largest generators of waste Buildings- largest polluter of environment /ecology Buildings --- responsible for largest carbon footprints Buildings -- responsible for global warming Buildings -- major determinant of global sustainability

4. BUILDINGS --AS CONSUMERS OF RESOURCES Built environment– significantly impact environment /consumption of resources/generators of waste/climate change/rising temperature : 16% of world’s fresh water withdrawal. 25% of wood harvested. 30% of consumption of raw material. 50% of global energy consumption. 35% of world's CO2 emission 40% of Municipal solid waste. 50% of Ozone depleting CFC’s still in use. 30% of residents having sick building syndrome --70% of global warming outcome of ; --built environment & transportation -- Majority of existing buildings--- low concern for energy conservation

5. Designing Built Environment

6. Defining Green Buildings

7. Defining Green Building- WGBC   ‘ Green’ building is a building that; - in its design, construction / operation, - reduces / eliminates-- negative impacts, and -- creates positive impacts -- on our climate /natural environment. WGBC committed -- achieving following goals by 2050 - Limiting global temperature rise to -2 degrees Celsius; - Reducing building /construction sector ’ s CO 2   emissions by 84 gigatons ;

8. Defining- Green Buildings

9. advantages of building ‘green’. Sustainable is Affordable Besides addressing ;– -- climate change, -- creating sustainable buildings - Creating thriving communities, -- Living in G reen buildings, also promotes :  --Enhanced mental health - Improves Cognitive score -- Improved strategic thinking & planning -- Better decision making -- 16% higher productivity -- 23% higher happiness levels -- 30% fewer health problems

10. Rating of Green Buildings-Global and Local

11. RATING OF GREEN BUILDINGS Rating -- a tool : to assess level of greenness in a building Rating-- Enables designers to apply green concepts -- Understand how to reduce environmental impacts -- --- provides methodologies for promoting sustainability Rating system --used for certifying Green Buildings. -- is a framework -- for assessing building  performance -- against set criteria and -- standard points of references Rating helps in— i Assessing performance of buildings ii Evaluating environmental performance of a building -- over entire life cycle, Iii Providing standards for a ‘green building’. iv Striking balance between -- established practices & emerging concepts-- to make them sustainable All Ratings- remain dynamic- undergo periodical technical revisions; making relevant to changing needs of built environment

12. Green BUILDINGS- Global ratings Globally – all nations have rating system to evaluate green buildings -- British uses - BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)- first rating system in world (LEED)- Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-Second   rating systems developed –in U.S.G.B C  World Green Building Council --—uses EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies) -- Australia – uses Green Star Green Building Index (GBI)-- used in Malaysia . LEED – used by Canada , DGNB-- used by--Germany) - Deutsche Gesellschaft für Nachhaltiges Bauen e.V. ,2007 CASBEE -- by Japan- - Comprehensive Assessment System for Built Environment Efficiency

13. RATING SYSTEM FOR GREEN BUILDINGS-India IGBC- Indian Green Building Council GRIHA- Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment LEED- Leadership in Energy and Environment Design GEM- Green and Eco-Friendly Movement WGBC-- EDGE- - (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies)

14. Components of Rating Buildings

15. 7 components of Green Building – 1. Energy Efficiency / Renewable Energy. 2. Water Efficiency. 3. Environment 4. Waste Reduction. 5. Toxicity Reduction 6. Indoor Air Quality. 7. Smart Planning; Sustainable Growth & Development . Components of GREEN building

16. Green rating of buildings Green Building Rating --a recent phenomenon in India Started in year 2001--Jointly by CII & USGBC Presently four rating agencies --involved in India- - having their own rating systems - GEM -- latest entrant Rating Systems -- Never Static- ever evolving/ devolving; - always under additions/alterations India’s Sustainable building market -- estimated to double by 2023 at 10 billion sqft , -- valuing around USD 35-50 billion,  Globally India -ranks second after US in; ---number of green projects --- quantum of built-up area. --- Less than 5% of total buildings-- green in India

17. RATING OF GREEN BUILDINGS 4 Rating agencies in country– ; --IGBC ( Indian Green Building Council )- CII -- GRIHA( Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment )-TERI --LEED( Leadership in Energy and Environment Design )- USGBC --GEM Rating-( Green and Eco-Friendly Movement )- ASSOCHAM Each system-- uses criteria for rating with defined credits Buildings rated on-- credits for defined criteria Rating programme developed through-- studies/Research/ consultative processes involving – -- Experts /Professionals/ Architects/Engineers/ builders/ consultants /Developers/ owners/ institutions/ manufacturers /industry/ codes/ ECBC/NBC/Users/ASHARAE ( American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers  ) -- Market driven - Rating remains voluntary- --Combination of ancient /current architectural practices --N o single system of rating in India

18. Indian Rating systems- 4 IGBC-Indian Green Building Council- Criteria 52=10 M+42 O, accounts for > 93%India’s green rated buildings, includes 7 Sections under which building evaluated, Marks-100,, 4 Ratings--Platinum, Gold, Silver, Certified , Minimum Required score- 40- 31 Rating systems. GRIHA- Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment & Swagraha—30/14 criteria for evaluation, includes 11 Sections under which building evaluated, , Marks 100/25, -- 5 Ratings- Stars 1-5, Min required score 25 , 3 Rating systems- Big and small, LEED- Leadership in Energy & Environment Design— Criteria 65 =7 M+58 O; - 6 sections under which building evaluated, Marks-100,, 4 Ratings– LEED Platinum, LEED Gold, LEED Silver, LEED Certified , Minimum required score- 40, 4 Rating systems- GEM- Green and Eco-Friendly Movement – Criteria 28=3 M+25-O- No separate sections for building evaluated, Marks-130,, 5 Ratings—GEM-1 -5, Minimum required score- 40, No other Rating system

19. INCENTIVE ON GREEN RATING BUILDINNGS Fast track environmental clearance for G reen P re- certified projects – MOFE -- Provided Higher FAR, - Provide rebates in building plans- fee based on rating of buildings --Concessional rate of interest -- les s by 0.5%. Haryana Building Code 2017-- incentivizes Green Rated projects--additional Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up-to 15%. Punjab provides -- up to 10% additional FAR & exemption from scrutiny fee Similar incentives also provided by States; -- Jharkhand, - UP - MP -- Maharashtra -- Uttar Pradesh, -- Sikkim -- Rajasthan - Uttra khand -- Himachal Pradesh - West Bengal

20. Rating Systems- in India

21. INDIAN GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL-IGBC-- RATING SYSTEM FOR NEW GREEN BUILDINGS

22. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC ) IGBC - Centre of excellence of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)- formed in 2001 by CII  IGBC -- a non—profit, research based institution -- head-office in CII- Sohrabji Godrej Green Business Centre , Hyderabad -- Housed in -- India’s first LEED certified Platinum Rated Green building -- IGBC had agreement with- LEED for using/ applying Green Building Standard of USGBC in India IGBC Developed- independent ratings based on Indian context 31 IGBC green building ratings - cover projects - residential, commercial, industrial, healthcare, etc .

23. Indian Green Building Council (IGBC ) V ision -- enable a ‘Sustainable built environment for all. IGBC achieved the following significant milestones: 8,669 projects registered with IGBC-- from India/ abroad, amounting to a total footprint > 10  billion square feet 31 IGBC green building ratings. 1,700+ IGBC Members-- developers, corporates, architects, consultants, institutes, government, etc. 6,132+ qualified IGBC Accredited Green Building Professionals; more than 30,000 stakeholders trained by IGBC until date. more than 3,088 projects ( approx 1,315 million square feet have been rated. IGBC-rated projects, made savings: 15,000 MWh of Energy per million sq ft. per annum 45,000 KL of Water per million sq ft. per annum Installation of 100 MW of  renewable energy   in IGBC certified projects Reduced CO 2  emissions by 12,000 tons per million sq ft. per annum Diverted 500 tons of  construction waste  from  landfill   per million sq ft

24. IGBC Rating Systems

25. Overview and Process of rating IGBC Green New Buildings rating system- addresses green features under following 7 categories:  Sustainable Architecture and Design  Site Selection and Planning  Water Conservation  Energy Efficiency  Building Materials and Resources  Indoor Environmental Quality  Innovations and Development

26. Rating nEW Green Buildings : 52 -10+42 i . Sustainable Architecture & Design- 5/5 -Integrated design approach, --Site preservation, -- Passive Architecture ii Site Selection and Planning - 14/14   basic amenities, proximity to local transport, natural topography, tree preservation, heat island reduction, low emitting vehicle, outdoor light pollution, facilities for construction workers etc iii. Water Conservation -- 18/19 Local building regulations; soil erosion control   Rain water harvesting – roof/non-roof, efficient plumbing fixtures, Sustainable landscape design , waste water treatment/recycling, water metering iv Energy Conservation --28/30   use of chlorofluorocarbon-free equipment, Minimum energy consumption , enhanced energy efficiency, On/off site renewable energy generation, energy saving measures in appliances other/equipment and energy metering

27. Parameters for Evaluating Green Buildings:   v. Building Materials/Resources– 16/16   waste segregation- post occupation ; handling of construction waste materials ; reuse of salvaged materials, ; using green building materials, products and equipment ; organic waste management- post occupation, vi Indoor Environment Quality- 12/9   tobacco smoke control, fresh air ventilation , CO2 monitoring, low emitting compound materials, paints and adhesives, Day lighting, outdoor view, indoor/outdoor pollution Indoor Air Quality management during construction, Indoor Air Quality testing after construction/ before occupation vii. Innovations and Development -- 7/7   Innovations in design process; optimisation of structural design, Waste water reuse during construction. ;   IGBC accredited professional

28. RATING OF NEW GREEN BUILDINGS

29. RATING OF NEW GREEN BUILDINGS

30. RATING OF NEW GREEN BUILDINGS

31. Project Pre--Certification Precertification Projects by developers can register for Pre-certification. -- option provided for projects going for precertification at design stage. Documentation submitted for precertification -- must detail project design features, to be implemented. Rating awarded under precertification-- based on project design details complying with requirements of rating system. pre-certification rating-- awarded need not necessarily correspond to final certification. Pre-certification applicable to following rating systems: IGBC New Buildings IGBC Green Homes IGBC Green Townships IGBC Green SEZs IGBC offers Provisional certification for projects applying for MoEF Clearance. Provisional certification process -- same as pre-certification process. Provisional certification -- applicable to following rating systems: IGBC New Buildings – IGBC Green Factory Building

32. Project Pre--Certification Projects seeking precertification to submit following documentation: 1. Filled in Templates 2.Narratives / supporting documentation-- such as drawings, calculations (in excel sheets), declarations/ contract documents, purchase invoices, manufacturer cut sheets/ letters/ material test reports, etc., for each mandatory requirement/ credit. IGBC to take 30 working days to review first set of precertification documents. On receiving clarifications posed in first review, IGBC to take another 30 working days to award precertification Certificate & a letter is provided to project on precertification. Pre- certified projects -- required to provide status of project to IGBC, -- in relation to rating, once in every six months -- until award of final rating. -- Valid for three years only -- Pre-certification gives owner/ developer -- a unique advantage to market project to potential buyers.

33. FEE STRUCTURE– JAN I, 2016

34. Green Rating- Certification- IGBC

35. Godrej Sohrab ji Building- Hyderabad- India’s first platinum rated building

36. Indian Business School- Mohali

37. SUZLON ONE EARTH - PUNE

38. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment - GRIHA V2019

39. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment– GRIHA-- INTRODUCTION Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment (GRIHA)- GRIHA V2019 jointly developed by TERI( The Energy and Research Institute) /Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Government of India. GRIHA- A green building design evaluation system Buildings rated in a three-tier process. i . Online submission of documents-- as per prescribed criteria ii. Site visit iii. Evaluation of building by team of professionals/ experts from GRIHA Secretariat.

40. Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment– GRIHA-- INTRODUCTION GRIHA v.2015 undergone extensive revision - due to ongoing advancements -- in highly dynamic construction sector. GRIHA v2019) integrates concepts like; -- life- cycle cost analysis, -- life- cycle analysis, - water performance index -- incorporation of user experience, -- market feedback, -- enhanced ease of implementation / adoption.

41. GRIHA - applicability Eligibility All buildings which are; -- in design stage - -- have built up area more than 2,500 m2 -- eligible for certification under GRIHA- includes both-- pre-certification and post certification. -- Building types include but not limited to; -- offices, retail spaces, Existing Buildings, Existing day schools, Cities, affordable housing -- institutional buildings, hotels, existing buildings-- hospital buildings, healthcare facilities,-- residences, --,multi-family high-rise buildings , green city rating , large developments

42. GRIHA Version 3 Criteria and their weight-age GRIHA -19 - a system of 30 listed criteria points earned for meeting -- design/ performance intent of criteria. -- Each criterion has certain points assigned -- project demonstrating compliance with a criterion -- would achieve associated points. -- GRIHA -- 100-point system --consisting of some core points-- which are mandatory, -- while rest are optional. --Bonus points awarded--for strategies implemented over / above listed GRIHA Criteria -- Different levels of certification –1-5 stars -- awarded based on number of points earned.

43. Griha RATING FACTORS-2019

44. Griha rating v 19- 11 Criteria Sust ainable Site Planning—12-- -- Green infrastructure, Low Impact Design, Design to Mitigate UHIE Construction Management-4-- Air and Soil Pollution Control, Top Soil Preservation, Construction Management Practices Energy Efficiency-18-- Energy Optimization, Renewable Energy Utilization, Low ODP and GWP Materials Occupant Comfort -12- - Visual Comfort, Thermal and Acoustic Comfort, Maintaining Good IAQ Water Management-16- Water Demand Reduction, Waste water treatment, Rainwater Management, Water Quality and Self-Sufficiency Solid Waste Management- 6- Waste Management-Post Occupancy, Organic Waste Treatment On-Site, Sustainable Building Materials-12- Utilization of Alternative Materials in Building, Reduction in GWP through Life Cycle Assessment, Alternative Materials for External Site Development Life Cycle Costing- 5- Life Cycle Cost Analysis Socio-Economic Strategies-8- Safety and Sanitation for Construction Workers, Universal Accessibility; Dedicated Facilities for Service Staff , Positive Social Impact Performance meeting and Monitoring-7-- Commissioning for Final Rating , Smart Metering and Monitoring, Operation and Maintenance Protocol Innovations-5- Innovation Total= 100+5

45. Rating Process i . Registration -- A project must be registered with GRIHA Council -- through GRIHA website -- by filling registration form online. -- Registration preferably done at beginning of a project --for addressing several issues at pre-design stage -- process includes access to essential information related to rating. ii. Orientation workshop  -- orientation workshop conducted by GRIHA Council --, for entire project team --comprising of owner, architect, MEP( mechanical, electrical and plumbing) Consultants, landscape consultants, project manager, etc. -- Workshop serves dual purpose of; -- Creating awareness of GRIHA System and -- identification / evaluation of optional criteria -- enhancing rating of project

46. Rating Process iii. Online Submission of documents  Project required to provide; -- documentary evidence -- to demonstrate compliance with criteria. -- list of documents mentioned in GRIHA Manual. -- compliance documents submitted through online portal on GRIHA website. -- Submitted documents -- checked / vetted by GRIHA Council. .

47. Rating Process iv. Due Diligence --Three site visits to be conducted to verify compliances on site. -- first visit done-- when project at plinth level, -- second done --when structural work completed/ interior finishing in progress. -- third/final site visit done--after preliminary document assessment by GRIHA Experts to include-- 1. Public Health 2. Landscape design 3. Solar Passive design and architecture 4. Building Energy systems 5. Renewable energy 6. Plumbing engineering v. Evaluation process   -- Complete /consolidated rating documents submitted sent for third-party review. -- Third party reviewers-identified/trained by GRIHA Council -- under supervision of GRIHA Technical Advisory Committee -- On-site checks carried out by GRIHA Council 3 times -- during project execution phase -- for auditing green features-- as part of Due-Diligence visits .

48. RATING PROCESS --Submission report from online portal sent to evaluators. -- Evaluators award provisional points /comment on specific criteria, -- Evaluation report sent to client for review/ to increase score. -- Evaluation Committee Report to include incomplete/detailing required. -- Client given one-month to resubmit documents -- Resubmitted documents to comprise only additional documents / information desired. --Resubmitted documents --again put through vetting process --Evaluation committee then award final score . Final score -- presented to National Advisory committee -- comprising eminent / renowned professionals -- for approval/award of provisional rating. -- Final rating subject to independent energy audit of project --after a year of commissioning building. --Rating valid for five years from date of commissioning of building. -- GRIHA authorised to random on-site audit of any criteria for which points awarded.

49. RATING PROCESS Additional due diligence Green awareness drive : GRIHA Council conducts an additional due diligence visit post the final rating - for green awareness / education amongst project occupants. - to impart basic knowledge / understanding on green buildings / their way of working. Rating renewal : -- R ating renewed in two ways - for project to enjoy benefits of rated building -- by submitting an audit data report (over a span of three consecutive years) --energy, water, and waste by BEE-certified energy auditor -- by enrolling project for GRIHA EB rating -to maintain its certification for next cycle of 5 years.

50. GRIHA- Charges upto 10,000 sqm ---Rs 3,74,000 + GST For every sqm above 10,000 --- Rs 7.5/sqm + GST M aximum fee charged -- Rs 15,00,000 + GST -- charged from The fee includes:--GRIHA’s -- preliminary assessment, -- administration, -- online documentation submission, -- support over project duration. --Third party evaluator fees. One-day training workshop for project team -- . If preliminary assessment / workshop / site visits -- out New Delhi, -- expenditure on travel by flight (to & from) /accommodation arranged by promoter. --Two members from GRIHA Council to conduct 3 site visits-- beginning , middle & end of p roject execution -- travel/ accommodation made by client. Government taxes – to be added to registration / rating fees. -- awarding rating - subject to fulfilment of all requirements-- elaborated in GRIHA document

51. SVA GRIHA -- (Simple Versatile Affordable GRIHA)

52. SVAGRIHA (Small Versatile Affordable- GRIHA -- SVAGRIHA - a simplified, faster, easier/ more affordable green building rating system -- functions as a design cum-rating tool. --designed for projects with built-up area less than 2500 sqm . -- help in design /rating of individual residences, small offices, commercial and institutional buildings. -Rating comprises only 14 criteria-- analyzed using software tool-- comprising simplified calculators. -- Calculators filled for areas / quantities of materials by architect/consultant-- using information from construction drawings – When completed-- tool will inform architect/consultant number of points achieved -- in particular criterion/ overall points.

53. SVAGRIHA (Small Versatile Affordable- GRIHA --PROCESS Rating Process Registration Submission of drawings, declarations and other documents as required (quantity estimates) to GRIHA Council Assessment/review as per SVAGRIHA Feedback to project team For rating- mandatory to achieve a certain number of minimum points in each category as mentioned in the SVAGRIHA manual. Award of letter and certificates SVAGRIHA Pre-certification Fees – Rs 30,000 Exclusive of government taxes

54. SVAGRIHA (Small Versatile Affordable- GRIHA --evaluation

55. SVAGRIHA (Small Versatile Affordable- GRIHA --evaluation For SVAGRIHA rating each project must achieve certain number of points-- in each category as mentioned below. --to ensure project reduces overall environmental impact -- not just impact through energy / water. --Based on number of points , -- rating provided as mentioned in table:

56. SVAGRIHA (Small Versatile Affordable- GRIHA --evaluation

57. PEDA- CHANDIGARH

58. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design -- LEED

59. LEED CERTIFICATION Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED-INDIA) Green Building Rating System -System for designing , construction / operation of green buildings. Enable stakeholders in building industry - owners, architects, consultants, developers, facility managers/ project managers -- requirement for creating green buildings. LEED-INDIA Council-- gives a green rating to a structure -- apartment, -- home -- office..

60. LEED CERTIFICATION Under LEED 2009, there are 100 possible base points- Criteria- 65 -- 7 mandatory and 58 others distributed across six credit categories: -- Sustainable Sites -- Water Efficiency --Energy and Atmosphere", -- Materials and Resources", --Indoor Environmental Quality", and --Innovation in Design". Up to 10 additional points may be earned-- four for Regional Priority Credits, and six for Innovation in Design Certification level Buildings can qualify for four levels of certification: Certified:  40–49 points Silver:  50-59 points Gold:  60-79 points Platinum:  80 points and above

61. LEED CERTIFICATION LEED Certification India process comprises of 4 stages. i . Register building with Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). -- U.S. Green Building Council develops/manages LEED rating systems, -- GBCI is responsible for all certification applications ii. USGBC-- provides checklists for each rating system that cover prerequisites/ credits. iii. USGBC’s LEED online system- provides templates - to be completed for each prerequisite/credit,-- used to upload supporting documentation. iv. Submit documents to GBCI for review and certification

62. LEED CERTIFICATION- Relevance Helps branding of building Helps grows your business and connecting with customers - every time they approach your building for a service Gives and edge over competitors- having unique advantage of established benchmark of your responsibility to society/environment Improves productivity of employees / occupants. Reduces operational costs

63. GEM Rating – -Green and Eco-Friendly Movement SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM- ASSOCHAM- Association of Chambers and Trade Associations

64. GEM-SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM “ GEM Sustainability (Green) Certification Program”- Launched by   ASSOCHAM    -- for promoting environment friendly green building design and construction. GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program--- based upon  BEE, ECBC 2017 and NBC 2016 . award  Sustainability Certification Rating to; -- Housing, - Urban Developments, -- Residential, Commercial, -- Hotels, College, Universities, Schools, -- Factory buildings and related developments.

65. GEM-SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM All existing, new / upcoming buildings can participate program.  GEM Sustainability Certification Rating Program – -- aims sustainability of a given development through construction to operation.   GEM Sustainability Certification Reference Guide  --provides detailed requirements for rating a project’s potential performance. Project team –can opt for   Certification of Intent  (Pre-certification / Provisional Certification--) rating during pre-design, design or construction stages   Final Certification  rating- given after completion of building Pre-certification / Provisional Certification / Certification of Intent rating  awarded-- after registration depending upon construction stages of project. . 

66. GEM-SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

67. GEM-SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM GEM Sustainability Certification Rating levels - GEM Sustainability Certification Rating --  28 Principles(3+25)  -- Points awarded for each suggested requirement . Scale- of marks- 0-130 point . Project achieve  GEM 1 to GEM 5  rating levels -GEM 5 will be the highest achievable rating level in this program. Key benefits of the certification – Review of all design documents -- Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Landscape by Sustainability experts for further value addition from green building perspective. Energy /water efficient building design ---reduce energy and water consumption of building. Design of a building --- for optimising daylight, fresh air and provide healthy environment to building occupants. additional marketing mileage to projects providing over other conventional buildings. 

68. GEM-SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

69. GEM-SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

70. GEM-SUSTAINABILITY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM GEM Levels GEM 1- All essential requirements and 40 - 49 points-- GEM 2--All essential requirements and 50 - 64 points GEM 3-- All essential requirements and 65 - 84 points GEM 4-- All essential requirements and 85 - 104 points GEM 5-- All essential requirements and 105 points or above 

71. Gov. Incentives to Green Building Projects Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change – MoEFC — fast tack environmental clearance for certified green building projects Government of Punjab PUDA-- additional 5% (FAR)-- free of charge- 100 %exemption of building scrutiny fee- for Gold rated buildings Urban Development Dept, Govt of Rajasthan --  additional free 7.5%, 10% and 15% FAR for Silver, Gold ,Platinum rated projects Government of West Bengal additional 10% FAR -- Department of Municipal Affairs additional 10% FAR -- Gold -- Government of West Bengal (New Kolkata Development Authority)  . Green building projects in MSME sector -- financial assistance at concessional rates- Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) Government of Maharashtra -- Urban Dev Department—   -- a dditional FAR of 3%, 5% ,7% for Silver, Gold and Platinum respectively. Public Works Department (PWD)-- renovation of existing buildings / development of all new government buildings in Maharashtra --carried out as per IGBC Green Building Rating system

72. Gov. Incentives to Green Building Projects Government of Uttar Pradesh — Additional 5% FAR-- free of charge --for Gold rated Buildings Additional 5% FAR free- Greater Noida Industrial Dev Authority --for gold rated projects Government of Andhra Pradesh 25% subsidy-- on fixed capital investment for buildings-MSME /large projects Municipal Administration and Urban Dev Department : 20% Reduction on Permit Fees If property sold within three year--, one-time reduction of 20% on Duty on Transfer of Property Government of Himachal Pradesh --  -- additional 10% FAR for projects rated Gold / Platinum Urban Dev and Housing Department, Jharkhand— --  additional FAR of 3%, 5% , 7% for Silver, Gold , Platinum buildings . Government of Haryana (Town & Country Planning Department),   --additional FAR -6%, 9% , 12% for Silver, Gold , Platinum buildings Industries Commissionerate, Government of Gujarat --   50% of consulting charges or Rs. 2.50 Lacs , whichever is less, -- for Industrial building >2,000 Sq. Mts. built up area which obtain green rating Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC),Pune Metro Region Dev Authori -- offers an additional FAR of 3%, 5% and 7% for Silver, Gold and Platinum .