1.
As per the amended EC Act, the minimum contract demand for a building should be:
A
120 kVA
B
100 kVA
C
200 kVA
D
80 kVA
Answer and explanation
Correct Answer: A — 120 kVA
The correct answer is A: 120 kVA.
The Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) sets minimum energy standards for new commercial buildings having a connected load of 100 kW or contract demand of 120 kVA and above. It was developed by the Government of India on 27th May 2007 and is implemented across multiple states including Odisha, Punjab, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, and others.