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CS-2009 EAc2: On-site Renewable Energy
Hi to target this credit for a new project do you need an energy model to predict what 1% energy cost of is there an alternative approach ? We currently don't have an energy model for this project.
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Can I pursue this credit if I am using one of the prescriptive compliance paths for EAp2/EAc1?
Can I really double-count onsite renewable energy in both EAc2 and EAc1?
Our PV system is being installed after the building is occupied. Is that okay?
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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January 28, 2016 - 10:58 am
It depends on the method you are using for EAp2 compliance. If you are using Option 1 there you need to use the energy model to determine EAc2 compliance. If you are using Option 2 or 3 for EAp2 then you can use the CBECS method for EAc2.
Ciaran McCabe
DirectorPassive Dynamics Sustainability Consultants
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January 28, 2016 - 1:18 pm
Is the CBECS still relevant of projects outside the US?
Ciaran McCabe
DirectorPassive Dynamics Sustainability Consultants
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January 29, 2016 - 8:50 am
In addition to my query below can we not use the excel calculator that is in the documentation toolkit under this credit above.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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January 29, 2016 - 9:45 am
Yes international project can use the CBECS option.
I have never seen that calculator used in a LEED submission. Use the credit form to document this credit.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
5868 thumbs up
January 29, 2016 - 9:46 am
Yes international project can use the CBECS option.
I have never seen that calculator used in a LEED submission. Use the credit form to document this credit.