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The Hindu
4 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
SEIL Energy administrative building in Nellore gets IGBC Platinum Award
Nellore-based independent power producer SEIL Energy India Limited announced that its administrative building has been awarded the prestigious Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Platinum' Award for green building certification. This achievement is a testament to SEIL Energy's commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company's administrative building located at Nelaturu village of Muthukur mandal in Nellore, achieved an impressive rating of over 80 per cent in the Existing Green Building Rating System. The IGBC Platinum Certification was presented at the Green Andhra Summit 2025, held in Vijayawada recently. The summit was organised by IGBC in partnership with the Government of Andhra Pradesh and CII (Confederation of Indian Industry). 'This recognition reflects our commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. This achievement would not have been possible without the dedication and hard work of our team,' said SEIL Energy Limited CEO Janmejaya Mahapatra. 'The company's commitment to sustainability is evident in its efforts to reduce energy consumption, conserve water, and minimise waste. Our dedicated team have made sustainability a way of life at the supercritical thermal power generation complex, powering progress responsibly,' he added.
New Indian Express
08-08-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
We aim to transform AP into a global symbol of sustainability: Minister Ponguru Narayana
VIJAYAWADA: Municipal Administration and Urban Development Minister Ponguru Narayana has said their aim is to transform Andhra Pradesh into a global symbol of sustainability, where economic growth, innovation, and environmental harmony go hand in hand. 'Our ambition is to transform Andhra Pradesh with over 550 green-certified projects spanning 612 million sq ft, and bold initiatives like Green Hydrogen Valley, 20 GW of renewable energy development, and Zero-Budget Natural Farming. We are laying the foundation for a Net Zero State by 2040,' he said. The MAUD Minister participated in the CII Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) 'Green Andhra Summit 2025' in Vijayawada, which was held with the theme 'Accelerating Green Growth in Andhra Pradesh - Towards a Net-Zero Future'. During the summit, an MoU was signed between Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Limited (APMRCL) and CII IGBC, aiming to integrate green building practices into metro rail projects. Narayana said Amaravati is being developed as a model green capital, showcasing climate resilience, smart infrastructure, and clean energy. He urged all stakeholders, from industry and academia to citizens, to join this movement, and adopt IGBC Green Building Ratings for all upcoming projects, helping to build a greener, smarter, and more inclusive Andhra Pradesh. MAUD Principal Secretary S Suresh Kumar said the Green Andhra Pradesh Summit marks a defining moment for the State's commitment to sustainability. 'Greening the construction sector is an environmental imperative, and green buildings must become the norm,' he emphasised. He also stressed that IGBC continues to be at the forefront of India's green movement and must now set its sights on doubling the green certified footprint over the next two years. 'To drive this, the government has introduced dual financial incentives - impact fee discounts of up to 20% and RERA project registration fee refunds up to 20% for IGBC-certified Silver, Gold, and Platinum-rated multi-storied buildings. Together, these measures support building a climate-resilient and sustainable ecosystem. Achieving Net Zero is not the task of a few, but the responsibility of all,' he added. National Vice Chairman of CII Indian Green Building Council C Shekar Reddy said Andhra Pradesh is uniquely positioned to lead India's green building revolution. 'Amaravati, our youngest capital, holds immense promise to emerge as a global model for sustainable urban development,' he said.
Hans India
08-08-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Govt comes up with fresh sops for construction of green buildings
Vijayawada: In a major push towards sustainable urban development, the state government announced on Thursday a fresh set of policy incentives to promote green building construction. Principal secretary for municipal administration and urban development (MA&UD) S Suresh Kumar addressing the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) Green Andhra Summit 2025 held in Amaravati on Tuesday reiterated the state's commitment to climate-resilient infrastructure, emphasising the building sector's role as a critical intervention point for climate action, contributing nearly 40 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions. He stressed that sustainability must be integrated at the design stage to avoid costly retrofits, noting that 70 per cent of India's built environment for 2030 is yet to be constructed, presenting a historic opportunity to embed green norms in urban planning. The government introduced new fiscal benefits, including impact fee concessions of 10 per cent for IGBC Silver-rated buildings, 15 per cent for Gold-rated, and 20 per cent for Platinum-rated, alongside registration fee refunds of 10 per cent for Silver, 15 per cent for Gold, and 20 per cent for Platinum upon project completion. These measures complement existing incentives, such as a 20 per cent reduction in permit fees, flexibility to pay development charges in four equal installments, and a 20 per cent one-time concession on property transfer duty for projects sold within three years, subject to occupancy certificate submission. The state is also extending green building standards to public infrastructure, with the Andhra Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (APMRCL) and Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) signing Memoranda of Understanding with IGBC to certify metro stations, depots, municipal buildings, and infrastructure under green norms. Suresh Kumar urged citizens to choose green-certified homes and engage in community-level sustainability initiatives. The summit convened representatives from MA&UD, APCRDA, APMRCL, NREDCAP, along with leading urban planners, infrastructure developers, technology experts, and sustainability advocates from across India to discuss strategies for advancing green construction.
