In the case of generating onsite electricity and waste heat with a renewable source, e.g. biomass generator, all of the generated energy may be considered as on-site renewable energy.
This prerequisite only includes core water uses—bathroom lavatories, water closets, urinals, showers, kitchen faucets and pre-rinse sprays. Janitors’ sinks, pot fillers, and tub faucets can be left out as they are used to fill containers with a fixed water volume regardless of the flow rate. "Kitchen sinks" includes all sinks in public or private buildings that are used with patterns and purposes similar to a sink in a residential kitchen. Break room sinks would be included; commercial kitchen sinks are not included.
When an aspect of your project site is in question, check the intent of the credit and the referenced standards that apply to your situation, and realize that rarely are there exemptions for this credit. As always, check the LEED Interpretations page for past CIRs and other scenarios in which the
For commercial buildings, systems like fan coils paired with dedicated outdoor air systems can help provide local control to occupants, while reducing first-cost expenses like duct-work.
You can pursue an innovation point by expanding the durable goods recycling program and inviting your tenants to bring in their durable goods from home.
Be sure to include in the waste audit report a rationale for why the time period you choose to do the waste audit was representation of a typical work day/week/or other time period (i.e. not on a holiday).
Research the recycling rules that govern the project building prior to conducting a waste audit in order to accurately assess whether have items have been recycled properly or not.
