See all forum discussions about NC-2009 EAp3
 Subscribe to new posts about NC-2009 EAp3 Post a new question aboutNC-2009 EAp3
See LEEDuser’s guidance on NC-2009 EAp3»
FAQs about EAp3 :

My project will not use any mechanical ventilation system. Does that satisfy the requirements of this credit?

View answers »

Forum discussion

NC-2009 EAp3:Fundamental Refrigerant Management

If Purchasing Chilled Water from Campus Central Plant...

We have a project that we are modeling as purchased chilled water and steam because it is on a campus that includes a central plant. The campus sells the utilities to the department. For the enhanced refrigerant management prereq (EAp3) it states that you need to do an analysis of the campus central plant and either develop a 5 year plan for replacement or complete an economic analysis showing that it isn't feasible to replace the equipment. If we are purchasing the chilled water from the campus, do we need to go through the economic analysis?

0
Post a reply

You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?

LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.

Go premium for $15.95  »

Profile picture for user mkelly_1
Melissa Kelly
Sustainability Specialist
Gensler
LEEDuser Basic Member
66 thumbs up

Wed, 02/18/2015 - 19:12

Hi Nena, Have you taken a look at the District Energy Guidance on this credit? If not, you can find that document here: http://www.usgbc.org/sites/default/files/DES%20Guidance.pdf From your question about the economic analysis requirement, I'm guessing that the campus equipment does contain CFCs, and if that's the case you will need to develop a 5-year plan or economic analysis, as well as reducing the annual leakage rate to 5% or less.

Add new comment

To post a comment, you need to register for a LEEDuser Basic membership (free) or login to your existing profile.