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0.5 1.0 1.5 Non-EPC Projects 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 All Projects 3.7 4.0 EPC Projects Annual Report 2019 Figure 10 A breakdown of the total investment by conservation measure showed that the vast majority of investments in retrofit projects went into the cooling and lighting systems of buildings, with 58% spent on cooling related measures and 33% on lighting. Investment in water conservation measures remains very low, constituting only 1% of the total funds put into retrofit projects. Water Other Renewables 1% 2% 6% 33% Lighting 58% Cooling As part of the continuous evolution and upgrading of the accreditation criteria, three modifications to the scheme were introduced in 2019. The RSB maintained CEM/CEA certification by the Indian Bureau of Energy Efficiency on the list of accepted credentials, provided the certification is kept up-to- date. Additionally, the RSB made the requirement for available equipment clearer, expecting the applicant to have access to equipment consistent with the scope of ESCO activities they intend to undertake. Finally, the assessment of an applicant’s financial strength was modified, limiting it to a demonstration that the applicant is a going concern by way of audited financial statements. Investment Breakdown by Energy Conservation Measure Figure 11 RSB 27 Payback years