Pune: Buildings that are eco-friendly and helps in promoting the use of solar and wind energy will likely to get the benefits of floor space index, as approved by the civic body in the draft development plan.In a strategic plan to increase the number of eco-friendly apartments in multifold, this new attractive scheme is launched. It is however true that a reduction in the use of electricity is the need of hour and the step taken by the civic body will be helpful in the preservation of the environment as well as profitable for the users.”Two additional FSI or a 50% discount should be given in the paid FSI to those properties which have solar and wind energy equipment installed. The property owners should use equipment approved by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)”said by the proposal makers.It all started in 2008 when the civic authority has taken the initiative to promote the environmental, economic, health and safety benefits of green buildings. The policy is planned in a way to educate and aware both the developers and users about the changing scene of the environment and usefulness of eco-friendly buildings. Those who follow norms of eco friendly buildings also get discounts in the property tax.The use of technology must be combined with our way of life so as to minimize the harm we inflict on nature. The use of non conventional sources of energy is an effective way to be used in preserving the environment.