Performance is the new premium
HPBs don’t just save money—they perform reliably year-on-year across the parameters of energy and resource efficiency, and offer higher occupant comfort. They also lease better, and retain value longer.
ASSURE provides expert technical assistance and capacity development support at no cost, to help large commercial developments across India achieve credible, performance-led results.
Whether you are planning a new project, or upgrading an existing asset, ASSURE can help you embed HPB principles from the ground-up.
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With 12 projects underway, our technical assistance is delivering value across the building chain—helping stakeholders create resilient portfolios, save money, meet ESG goals, and contribute to the nation’s sustainable development drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
ASSURE is an initiative to decarbonise India’s commercial real estate sector. The initiative is anchored by the Indian Institute of Human Settlements (IIHS), and supported by Infosys Limited.
ASSURE offers expert technical assistance and capacity development support for eligible partners at zero cost.
High Performance Buildings are designed and operated to achieve measurable and verifiable performance across multiple parameters.
HPBs use Factor 2 (50%) to Factor 4 (25%) of the energy and water prescribed under current Indian Codes. They exceed typical building efficiency and sustainability criteria by optimising energy use, water conservation, indoor air quality (IAQ), and occupant comfort.
They often incorporate advanced technologies, sustainable materials, and smart systems, aiming to reduce environmental impact while enhancing durability and resilience.
HPBs present an attractive financial prospect. With care and attention, HPBs can be built at little or no additional cost.
Even if they sometimes incur higher initial costs due to advanced materials, technologies and design features, these upfront expenses are more than compensated by long-term savings on energy and water bills, reduced maintenance costs, and potential tax incentives—leading to an attractive return on investment over the building's lifespan.
HPBs can also help you gain substantial incentives, such as subsidies for renewable energy systems, tax deductions on energy-efficient investments, fast-tracked approvals and lower loan rates, concessional loans, property tax rebates, and increased FAR.
HPBs boost property value and appeal by offering overall building performance efficiency and lower operating costs, leading to higher rental rates and occupancy.
They also ensure compliance with evolving regulations, and enhance the developer's marketability and branding.
Read our Status Report to know more about how ASSURE supports a wide range of stakeholders.
In addition to energy and water benchmarking, ASSURE supports decarbonisation through system optimisation and right-sizing strategies, as well as suggesting retrofit pathways to improve the performance of existing assets. You can also potentially put the carbon savings from your HPB on the carbon market.
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Developing capacity for HPBs, at no cost
