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NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
Hi,
I'm working on the certification of a storage and distribution center that will have an electric forklift truck as part of its operations. Do we have to include the forklift truck in the energy model of the warehouse?
Thanks for your help!
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Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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December 1, 2013 - 9:40 pm
Yes it is a plug load and must be accounted for within your models. All energy use within and associated with your project must be included.
Silvia Ruiz
Civil Engineer & Sustainability CoordinatorStudio Domus
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December 2, 2013 - 11:49 am
Thanks for your response, Marcus.
Don't you think this is a bit contradictory with the certification's intent, though? LEED is practically punishing the client for choosing the most environmentally friendly option (electric powered forklift vs diesel or LPG/gas) by lowering the building's savings with respect to the baseline performance and affecting its potential to earn points in EAc1.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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December 2, 2013 - 12:15 pm
No I do not think it is contradictory. The environment does not care if it is a kWh for a forklift or for lighting. The whole point is to use the least amount of energy for all energy use. If some energy use was just excluded, it is all to easy to just ignore.
It is not a punishment. If you are saving energy with a process load you can attempt to claim savings through an exceptional calculation. If it indeed the most environmentally friendly option then demonstrate that it is. Perhaps an emissions comparison? Not sure it would be enough to earn an ID credit but it might be.