Power Minister Piyush Goyal today launched Energy conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017 developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency in New Delhi. This code prescribes the energy performance standards for new commercial buildings to be constructed across the country.<br/><br/>Speaking at the launch event, Mr. Goyal said, ECBC 2017 is a leap forward towards strengthening India's capabilities to combat climate changes in a sustainable manner. He said government is more responsible towards saving planet and cares for the environment.<br/><br/>Mr Goyal further said there should be no energy wastage and it should reach every household. He said energy conservation is the need of the hour and it is equivalent to almost 1.33 kw/h electricity generation. He said energy efficiency is more important than energy generation.<br/><br/>Our correspondent reports that the code aims at optimizing energy savings with the comfort level for occupants, and prefers life-cycle cost effectiveness to achieve energy neutrality in commercial building. The updated version of ECBC provides current as well as futuristic advancements in building technology to further reduce building energy consumption and promote low-carbon growth.<br/>