Five years from now, most new buildings will consume much less energy. This is because in three years, they will be mandated to comply with India's new mission on building sustainable habitats in cities and urban centres, especially the large commercial buildings. All the ratings and certification schemes, whether Griha (Green Rating for Integrated Habitat Assessment) from TERI, ECBC (Energy Conservation Building Code) or IGBC (Indian Green Building Council), are voluntary. This business-as-usual approach is set to change with the introduction of the Mission on Sustainable Habitat. Within three years, ECBC will be made mandatory for commercial buildings.

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