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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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CS-2009 EAc6:Green Power

Green Power -contract / purchase date

C. Anthony Menefee

LEEDuser Basic Member

9 thumbs up

May 31, 2011

Is it possible for the owner to sign the 2 year contract and begin energy consumption before the building is completed and occupied?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

7780 thumbs up

Fri, 09/02/2011 - 14:30

Anthony, I don't think this is advisable. I would date the beginning of the contract to the date of occupancy. However, I'm not sure there is any real difference in outcome so if you were stuck in that situation for some reason, I think you should be able to get the credit approved anyway.

FABIO VIERO

Head of Sustainability

Manens S.p.A.

LEEDuser Premium Member

16 thumbs up

Thu, 02/01/2018 - 18:24

What about the case that the project is under completion therefore the beginning of the Green Power purchasing contract will be at the date of occupancy which is after the Construction Review Submission? Should I be able to get the credit approved?

Marcus Sheffer

LEED Fellow

7group / Energy Opportunities

LEEDuser Expert

4454 thumbs up

Fri, 02/02/2018 - 23:07

Yes as long as your purchase meets the minimum time frame.

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