Hi there,

in our efforts to achieve LEED EBOM certification for a production facility (garment washing plant) in Dhaka, we have implemented energy conservation measures. However, the source EUI has increased beyond historical average, since our production also got increased by 60%, due to market demand.

Now we have further normalized the weather-normalized EUI based on production level, as suggested by normalization procedures in “Guidance for Normalizing Environmental Performance Results”, published by Environmental protect agency (Refer page no 9 of 25)..

We have used following formula:

1) Production Normalizing factor = production in current year ÷ production in baseline year

2) Production normalized EUI = Weather normalized EUI ÷ Production Normalizing factor.

Though we have followed the guidelines, still not sure whether we are on right course for GBCI acceptance.. Or is there any other complicated calculations involved? Is there any other guidebooks accepted by GBCI?

Thanks in anticipation..