can i take a credit for on site renewable energy for green power

Christopher McArdle

Mechanical/Energy Engineer

Genesis Engineers, Inc.

LEEDuser Basic Member

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November 17, 2011

I have PV panels on my project building. Can i deduct the annual energy produced from the pv panels when calculating the amount of Green Power to purchase?

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Marcus Sheffer

LEED Fellow

7group / Energy Opportunities

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Thu, 11/17/2011 - 20:08

If you have sold your RECs then you use the total electric consumption of the building. If you own the RECs (and agree not the sell them during the two year purchase period) then you can subtract the solar output from the total electric consumption.

Lana Malone

Director of Business Development- Green Building Team Leader

Renewable Choice Energy

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Sat, 07/07/2012 - 06:53

We've provided Green Power to hundreds of international LEED projects - please let me know if I can help! lmalone@renewablechoice.com