EAc1.3 and onsite renewables

Shannon, I've honestly never come across a CI project that tried to incorporate PV. With no specific credit for on-site renewable energy in the Commercial Interiors rating system, as a reviewer I'd be reluctant to allow the project team to claim credit for on-site renewables. The reasoning is that CI is primarily a rating system which relates to how spaces are built-out, not how a whole building functions. I would say, however, that if you wish to claim credit for a PV system in your CI project, that your best recourse is to claim it as an ID credit. Your other option is to submit a CIR to the EA TAG and see how they wish to incorporate it. Regards, Paul