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Our project is outside the U.S. We would like to earn this credit by purchasing RECs, but there are no Green-e options available here. It looks like most Green-e certified power comes from the U.S. What should we do?

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Our project will be net-zero energy, i.e. will produce as much or more power than it consumes. Can we earn this credit?

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NC-2009 EAc6:Green power

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Does the project need to purchase Green Power from its power provider (it is provided), or is there the option of purchasing RECs on the open market from other providers (given that costs may be cheaper)?

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Marcus Sheffer
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Mon, 04/29/2013 - 13:32

Either option can qualify.
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Michele Helou
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Fri, 11/22/2013 - 18:48

Marcus there is some language in the LEED Reference Guide page 328 that I have never seen removed by addenda: 'If Green-e–certified power cannot be purchased through a local utility, the owner and project team can purchase Green-e–accredited renewable energy certificates (RECs).' Are RECs only an option if green power cannot be purchased? Also, somewhere I read if an owner buys RECs in bulk, they must issue a letter to state that the RECs are allocated for a specific project. Where is this credit requirement language?
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Marcus Sheffer
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Mon, 11/25/2013 - 17:39

RECs can be purchased even if Green-e power is available from your local utility. Not sure that the allocation is written in the credit requirement. Might be written in the campus application guidance. This is just common sense IMO so that you do not claim the same green power on more than one project.

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