Hi,
What if a building has already implemented several energy conservation measures (low and High cost) in the last year but no commissioning plan was in place at that time (and no LEED in their minds)... can the project pursue EAc2.1 and prepare a commissioning plan with a performance period of three months and EAc2.2 with a performance period of 1.5 years, noting that the measures were implemented before the plan was in place? Must both performance periods have to match for these 2 particular credits? Is retrospective commissioning possible?
Thank you
Pierce Holstrom
Director of EngineeringEnvironmental Building Strategies
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September 28, 2010 - 6:55 pm
Unfortunately, I think the performance periods do have to match. The LEED EBO&M process is tricky and requires us to look at the building as it stands now. This credit specifically asks the user to implement the cost saving measures found during the EAc2.1 investigation.
However, if any of the previous cost saving measures are operational changes they may help with other credits. Additionally, if they are saving you energy they will get you points under EA1 with a higher energy star score.
Lynette Liboy
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September 29, 2010 - 8:36 am
Thank you Pierce.