Our client chose Option 2 on the PIf1 and the form has been approved. They have decided to pursue the 1 point available in EAc5 for choosing Option 1 in PIf1. Is it acceptable to update PIf1 with their new choice and submit it again in construction review along with EAc5?
The project has not installed whole project water meter(s) and cannot comply with MPR 6. Therefore, the project is exempt from the MPR 6 requirement to provide USGBC with water usage data. The project is a large regional user of domestic water, which it purchases from the City for its entire property, tenants, and users. An agreement is
in place with the utility provider which precludes the use of sub metering of water and therefore, prohibits the installation of any individual water meter to monitor the project's water usage. Would any of this preclude the project from achieving 1 point for EAc5 Option 3?
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Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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May 18, 2015 - 2:57 pm
Sure you could change it and resubmit, however, you can't earn it without agreeing to provide your energy and water data.
Sheryl Swartzle
Sustainability SpecialistTLC Engineering Solutions
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May 18, 2015 - 3:03 pm
I realize they would have to report via ES Portfolio Manager but they would only be able to report energy, not water use. In PIf1 they are exempt from reporting water use so I need to know if that exemption carries over to EAc5 Option 3. I assume it does but need confirmation. Thanks!
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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May 18, 2015 - 3:23 pm
Sorry if i was not clear. It does not carry over. You cannot earn EAc5 Option 3 without the ability to provide the water data. The exemption excuses you from having to meet MPR#6. When claiming this exemption you cannot earn the point available under EAc5 Option 3.The difference is that the MPR is not worth any points. You can't earn a point for not doing what is required to earn it.
Sheryl Swartzle
Sustainability SpecialistTLC Engineering Solutions
63 thumbs up
May 18, 2015 - 3:34 pm
Thanks Marcus for your clarification, very much appreciated.