What does the term “water heaters” refer to in clause 14.1.2 in criterion 14 (GRIHA Version 3)?

Query

Clause 14.1.2 in criterion 14 (GRIHA Version 3) states that "utilization of energy systems in a building, under a specified category, is less than the benchmarked energy consumption figure, through a simulation exercise. The energy systems include air conditioners, indoor lighting systems, water heaters, air heaters, and air circulation devices ". Does the term “water heaters “refer to “service water heating” or “HVAC water heating”?

Solution

The term water heaters in 14.1.2 refer only to water heating requirements for HVAC.