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Andhra Pradesh, announced on 30 January 2014 that it will adopt an Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) for large commercial and public buildings and major retrofits. The ECBC is expected to dramatically reduce energy consumption by as much as 40%-60%, increase electricity reliability, and enable consumers to save money.

The code shall be applicable to commercial buildings and other non-residential buildings that have a plot area of more than 1000 sq. m. or built up area of 2000 sq. m. and certain categories of buildings such as multiplexes, hospitals, hotels, and convention centres irrespective of their built up area.

The Energy Conservation Building Code will establish minimum energy efficiency requirements for the design and construction of new commercial buildings and for major retrofits. The code is expected to translate into substantial energy savings and to create more resilient communities as India faces the growing threat of climate change.

The provisions of this code shall apply to: (a) building envelopes, except for unconditioned storage spaces or warehouses; (b) mechanical systems and equipment, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning; (c) service hot water heating; (d) interior and exterior lighting; and (e) electrical power and motors.

The provisions of this code shall not apply to: (a) buildings that do not use either electricity or fossil fuel; (b) equipment and portions of building systems that use energy primarily for manufacturing processes.