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The board of Himalaya Foods Ltd wants a recognised measure to certify the energy performance of its new office building and encourage efficient design. Which step best fits this aim under Indian energy-efficiency framework?

The board should adopt Energy Conservation Building Code norms, which set minimum energy performance standards for new commercial buildings under the Energy Conservation Act. The Companies Act does not appoint energy auditors or designate consumers, and boiler rules under the Factories Act concern safety, not building efficiency.

  1. AAdopt the Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) norms for the commercial buildingCorrect
  2. BApply the Companies Act requirement to appoint an energy auditor as a statutory auditor
  3. CRegister the building as a designated consumer under the Companies Act
  4. DFollow the Factories Act rules on boiler inspection

Explanation

The Energy Conservation Building Code, issued under the Energy Conservation Act, sets minimum energy performance standards for new commercial buildings. It suits the board's aim. The other options misattribute energy auditing or designated consumer status to the Companies Act, or rely on boiler safety rules unrelated to building efficiency.

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