ECBC Implementation Experience-A CASE STUDY

Presented By:-
ECBC CELL
UPSDA,LUCKNOW
ECBC INTRODUCTION

ECBC sets minimum energy efficiency standards for design and construction of commercial building

ECBC encourages energy efficient design or retrofit of building so that

• Does not constrain the building function, comfort, health, or the productivity of the occupants

• It has appropriate regard for economic consideration

Address local design conditions and help improves existing construction practice

Emphasis on integrated building design approach

First generation code-ease of use and continues improvement.

Under the section 15 of Energy Conservation Act 2001, state government is supposed to issue Energy
Conservation Building Code (ECBC) for efficient use of energy and conservation.
BUILDINGS CRITERIA IN ECBC

The Code is applicable to buildings or building complexes that have-

 a connected load of 100 kW or greater

 a contract demand of 120 kVA or greater.

 having conditioned area of 500 m2 or more.

APPLICABLE BUILDING SYSTEMS

The provisions of the Code apply to:

 Building envelopes, except for unconditioned storage spaces or warehouses

 Mechanical systems and equipment, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC)

 Service hot water heating

 Interior and exterior lighting

 Electrical power and motors

CASE STUDY-UPERC BUILDING
First Energy Efficient Office Building in Uttar Pradesh
Project : UPERC Office Building, Lucknow

Location : Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow

Total Project Area : 5288 sqm

Number of buildings and designation: Single building

Type of building : Office Building

Climate : Composite

Occupancy 5 Days a week, Daytime occupancy

FIRST DEMO BUILDING
 Selection of the government building-The building needed for demo building was a government building so
that we could set an example for the private sector to make ECBC compliance buildings on larger scales.

 Motivating the building owner-Many rounds of meeting took place with the building owner explaining the
benefits of ECBC compliance building in terms of energy saving, financial viability of the project was
showcase to them with payback period.

 Motivating the construction agency-Since ECBC was new to the state so its was a major task to explain the
techniques used in ECBC compliance building and how to implement. The materials used in the building
was also new to them.

 Coordinating between the building owner and the construction agency while implementing ECBC material
in the building.
UPERC BUILDING
CASE STUDY-UPERC BUILDING
 The alternative that captures the “standard” design or minimum requirements for a project is called the "base
case.” The base case for this analysis has been devised using ECBC.

 Based on the energy consumption, annual Energy Performance Index will be calculated for base case and for
each option in kWh/m2/year.

 The base case EPI was found to be 123.2 kWh/m2/year based on an area of 5288 m2. The EPI was found to
be 86.67 kWh/m2/year, 100.75 kWh/m2/year and 109.5 kWh/m2/year for Option 1, Option 2 and Option 3
respectively.

 EPI of Option1, Option 2 and Option 3 after considering the energy generated from SPV are equal to
67.7 kWh/m2/year, 81.9 kWh/m2/year and 90.7 kWh/m2/year respectively.
EPI COMPARISION
 The alternative that captures the “standard” design or minimum requirements for a project is called the "base
case.” The base case for this analysis has been devised using ECBC.

 Based on the energy consumption, annual Energy Performance Index (EPI)will be calculated for base case
and for each option in kWh/m2/year as below:-

EPI Base Case OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3

(kWh/m2/year) kWh/m2/year kWh/m2/year kWh/m2/year kWh/m2/year
Without SPV 123.2 86.67 100.75 109.5
Plant
With SPV Plant 123.2 67.7 81.9 90.7
HEAT GAIN ANALYSIS
LIGHTS 3%
MISC
As shown in figure, maximum heat gain is through 5%

wall and roof, so we had to propose changes to the

building envelope to reduce heat gain ROOF
14 %
through building materials and for better efficiency PEOPLE
and energy savings. 14 %
WALL
12 %
BUILDING MATERIALS U VALUE IN
COMPONENT W/sqm. K
GLASS
Wall 230mm Brick Wall 1.9 VENTILATION
9%
28 %
Glazing ET 150 5, SC-0.58
Roof 150 mm RCC Roof 2 INFILTRATION
15 %
U-VALUE OF COMPONENTS
Component Option 1 Option 2 Option 3
Wall Wall Assembly detail: Wall Assembly detail: Wall Assembly detail:
1. Outside plaster 15 mm 1. Outside plaster 15 mm 1. Outside plaster 15 mm
2. External AAC wall 200 mm 2. External Fly brick wall 230 2. External Clay brick wall 230 mm +
3. Inside Cement Plaster mm 100mm cavity + 230mm CLAY Brick
12mm 3. XPS Insulation 100 mm Wall
4. XPS Insulation 50mm 4. Inside plaster 12 mm 3. Inside plaster 12 mm

Wall U Value: 0.305 W/m2K Wall U Value: 0.197 W/m2K Wall U Value: 0.221 W/m2K
Roof Roof Assembly detail: Landscaped terrace Roof Assembly detail:
1. RCC roof Slab 125 mm 1. RCC Slab 1. RCC roof Slab
2. PUF Insulation 50mm thick 2. PCC 75 mm 2. PCC 40mm
3. Suitable water proofing 3. Water Proofing sheet 3. Suitable water proofing membrane
membrane 4. Gravel 100 mm (negligible effect on thermal
4. Screed Plaster 40mm 5. Geo fabric membrane conductivity)
5. Internal Ceiling Plaster 6. Sweet Soil 4. Tile 20mm

Roof U Value: 0.36 W/m2K Roof U Value: 1.05 W/m2K Roof U Value: 2.05 W/m2K
Component Option 1: As-is case Option 2 Option 3
Wall 1. Outside plaster 15 mm 1. Outside plaster 15 mm 1. Outside plaster 15 mm
2. External AAC wall 200 mm 2. External Fly Ash wall 230 mm 2. External Clay Brick wall 230 mm + 100mm
3. Inside Cement Plaster 12mm 3. Inside plaster 12 mm cavity +230 mm clay brick wall
3. Inside plaster 12 mm
4. XPS Insulation 50 mm 4. XPS Insulation 100 mm
Roof Landscaped terrace 1. RCC roof Slab
1. RCC roof Slab 125 mm 1. RCC Slab 2. PCC 40mm (1:2:4)
2. PUF Insulation 50mm thick 2. PCC 75 mm 3. 50mm screed
3. Suitable water proofing membrane 3. Water Proofing sheet 4. Tile 20mm
4. Screed Plaster 40mm 4. Gravel 100 mm
5. Internal Ceiling Plaster 6mm 5. Geo fabric membrane
6. Sweet Soil
Glass SKN 744II Planitherm - Mint Green (PLT TG) Planilux Envision 765II, Planilux (Clear Glass)

HVAC VRV system for the entire building Radiant cooling with Chilled Beams for the Chilled Water System
entire building
Lighting All LED lights, Occupancy Sensors for All LED lights, Occupancy Sensors for Corridor All LED lights, Occupancy Sensors for
Corridor & office area, Daylight Controls & office area, Daylight Controls for regularly Corridor & office area, Daylight Controls for
for regularly occupied day lighted area occupied day lighted area regularly occupied day lighted area

Renewables 70 kW Solar Photovoltaic (About 713.6 70 kW Solar Photovoltaic (About 713.6 sqm 70 kW Solar Photovoltaic (About 713.6 sqm
sqm considered for installation of PV cells) considered for installation of PV cells) considered for installation of PV cells)

EPI 67.7 kWh/m2/year 81.9 kWh/m2/year 90.7 kWh/m2/year

Savings 51% 41.5% 35.1%

COST ANALYSIS
Component Base Case OPTION 1 OPTION 2 OPTION 3
1.AAC Wall 200 mm 1.Fly Ash Wall 230 mm
2.XPS Insulation 50 mm 2.XPS Insulation 50 mm
AAC FLY ASH
Volume = 640 cu m Volume = 640 cu m
Rate = Rs 6386.95/ cu m Rate = Rs 6386.95 / cu m
230mm Brick Wall 230mm Brick Wall + air
Cost =Rs 40,87,648 Cost =Rs 40,87,648 gap + 230mm Brick Wall
Volume = 640 cu m
XPS XPS Volume = 1280 cum
Rate = Rs 5667.55/ cu m
Cost =Rs 36,27,232 Area = 2469.4 sqm Area = 2469.4 sqm Rate = Rs 11335.1/ cu m
WALL
Rate = 1056 sqm Rate = 1056 sqm Cost =Rs 72,54,464
[Ref : DSR 2014 6.4.1]
Cost = Rs 26,07,686.40 Cost =Rs 26,07,686.40 [ Ref : DSR 2014 6.4.1 ]

150 RCC Roof PUF 150 RCC Roof + 20mm Tile

ROOF No insulation Area = 713 sqm 150 RCC Roof + Terrace garden Area = 2469.4 sqm
Rate = 907.36 Rs/sqm No Insulation Rate = 300 Rs/sqm
Cost =Rs 6,46,947.68 Cost = Rs 7,40,820
[Ref : Market Rates]
ET 150 SKN 744II PLT TG ENVISION 765
Area = 375 sqm, Rate = 1300 Area = 375, sqm Rate = 3100 Rs/sqm Area = 375, sqm Rate = 2500 Rs/sqm Area = 375 sqm, Rate = 3100
GLASS Rs/sqm Cost = Rs 4,87,500 Cost = Rs 11,62,500 Cost = Rs 9,37,500 Rs/sqm
Cost = Rs 11,62,500
COST ANALYSIS
Package type AC VRV System Chilled Water System
Radiant Cooling System Tonnage = 200 TR
Tonnage = 200 TR Tonnage = 200 TR
Tonnage = 200 TR Rate = 1,05,000 Rs/TR
HVAC Rate = 32,000 Rs/TR Rate = 55,000 Rs/HP
Rate = 1,20,000 Rs/TR Cost = 2,10,00,000 Rs
Cost =Rs 64,00,000 Cost = 1,35,74,000 Rs
[Ref : CPWD Plinth Area, E & [Ref :CPWD Plinth Area, E & Cost = 2,40,00,000 Rs [Ref : CPWD Plinth Area, E &
M] [Ref : CPWD Plinth Area, E & M] M]
M]
Lighting Cost 18,56,000 Rs 30,44,600 Rs 30,44,600 Rs 30,44,600 Rs

Cost Of Rate = 4447 Rs/ Unit Rate = 4447 Rs/ Unit Rate = 4447 Rs/ Unit
Occupancy 0 Cost = 25* 4447 = Rs 1,11,175 Cost = 25* 4447 = Rs 1,11,175 Cost = 25* 4447 =Rs 1,11,175
Sensors [Ref : DSR 2014] [Ref : DSR 2014] [Ref : DSR 2014]
Overall Energy 956.25 x 10^3 KWH/Yr 557.02 x 10^3 KWH/Yr 594.7 x 10^3 KWH/Yr 620.3 x 10^3 KWH/Yr
consumption (9,56,250 units) (5,57,020 units) (5,94,700 units) (6,20,300 units)

Overall 1,23,70,732 Rs 2,52,34,557 Rs 3,47,88,609.40 Rs 3,33,13,559 Rs

Cost
Extra Cost
Incurred 0 1,28,63,825 Rs 2,24,17,877.40 Rs 2,09,42,827 Rs
Saving/annum 0 27,94,610 Rs 25,30,850 Rs 21,34,650 Rs
PAYBACK PERIOD

Money on
Extra Cost
Electricity bill Payback Time
Incurred
Energy Savings (KWH/Yr) saved Each Yr (Years)
(Rs)
OPTIONS (Rs)

27,94,610 1,28,63,825 4.6

Option 1 399.23 x 10^3 (51%)

25,30,850 2,24,17,877 8.8

Option 2 361.55 x 10^3 (41.5%)
Option 3
21,34,650 2,09,42,827 9.8
335.95 x 10^3 (35.1%)
CONSTRUCTION STAGE AT WHICH PROJECT WAS SELECTED
CONSTRUCTION STAGE
PRESENT STAGE
CHALLENGES IN IMPLEMENTATION OF ECBC
 Cost of the ECBC-compliant building is little higher, so financial justification of incremental cost is sometimes

difficult to convince the owner of building.

 Due to involvement of various agencies, takes more time in implementation.

 Inadequate professionals and trained manpower in sector also Lack of knowledge about simulation softwares.

 Non-availability of demonstrated case studies to compare the performance between ECBC compliant and Base

Line buildings.

 Limited awareness on availability of ECBC-Compliant materials.

CONCLUSIONS

Energy Efficient buildings is expected to use about 39% less energy than the national benchmark (110
kWh/m2/year compared with 180 kWh/m2/year).

Energy Efficient buildings can achieve about 50% energy saving over the baseline design with initial
cost increase of 07% to 15% and payback period of 5 to 7 years.

We can make existing building an energy efficient building through Retrofitting. Energy can be save up
to 30%.

Special thanks to UNDP-GEF-BEE for providing the 50% of the incremental cost to the building
owner, which acted as a boost for them for the adoption of ECBC measures.