Does LEED allow the modeler to claim savings for increased insulation on either the ductwork, piping, or equipment itself?
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CS-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
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Marcus Sheffer
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April 13, 2015 - 5:16 pm
Sure. It is rarely claimed but certainly eligible.