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NC-2009 SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
We currently have a Federal client who does not believe that the Federal government is able to provide preferred parking for efficient vehicles.
The reasoning has to do with equity and not providing conveniences that may only be available to some employees - those who own newer or more efficient cars.
Has anyone else heard this? Can you provide a reference?
We want to gather enough information to help the client make an informed decision.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
11478 thumbs up
September 2, 2012 - 10:02 am
Joel, I hadn't heard that but it sounds believable to me.Have you learned more since you posted this question?
Curt Pascoe
P.E., LEED AP BD+CRyan Companies US, Inc.
123 thumbs up
February 21, 2013 - 9:38 am
I have recently experienced this same reasoning when dealing with the Federal Government, in my case the GSA/Border Patrol Agencies. It could vary from agency to agency however.
Kevin Flynn
AIA, LEED FELLOW11 thumbs up
February 21, 2013 - 1:25 pm
I have worked on several Federal Building projects including Federal office buildings and courthouses with the GSA and the US Courts. Each of those projects were able to pursue credits SSc4.3 and SSc4.4 as well as an Innovation and Design credit for Alternative Transportation Education and Ride Share programs. It must vary from agency to agency.
Jonathan Weiss
Jacobs Buildings & Infrastructure215 thumbs up
September 23, 2013 - 12:01 pm
I had a similar comment for a government project but once I sent them a copy of the greenercars.org list of acceptable ACEEE 40+ cars, they were OK with pursuing the credits.