Consider the following statements with respect to ECBC or Energy Conservation Building Code 1 The EC...........

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Consider the following statements with respect to ECBC or Energy Conservation Building Code.

1. The ECBC was developed by an Expert Committee, set up by The Energy Research Institute (TERI), with support and guidance from United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

2. It caters to energy conservation and energy efficiency norms in buildings, lighting systems, HVAC Systems, water heating systems etc.

Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

1 only

2 only

Both 1 and 2

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Explanation:

First statement is incorrect. The ECBC was developed by an Expert Committee, set up by India’s Bureau of Energy Efficiency, with support and guidance from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and significant inputs from various other stakeholders such as practicing architects, consultants, educational institutions and other government organizations.
Second statement is correct.
The ECBC provides design norms for:
• Building envelope, including thermal performance requirements for walls, roofs, and windows;
• Lighting system, including day lighting, and lamps and luminaire performance requirements;
• HVAC system, including energy performance of chillers and air distribution systems; Electrical system; and
• Water heating and pumping systems, including requirements for solar hot-water systems