The intent of a proposed innovation credit cannot be identical to or repetitive of the intent of an existing LEED credit within the EBOM rating system. For example, installing a cutting-edge, ultra-high-efficiency chiller is not an appropriate candidate f

The intent of a proposed innovation credit cannot be identical to or repetitive of the intent of an existing LEED credit within the EBOM rating system. For example, installing a cutting-edge, ultra-high-efficiency chiller is not an appropriate candidate for an IO credit, because the energy savings resulting from its employment are already captured by EAc1.