We have an industrial plant where the process loads are assumed to be, say, 98% of all building energy use. Therefore, even if the non-process building portion was Net Zero Energy, we would not meet the minimum LEED-NC 2009 prerequisite of 10% energy reduction. However, the process equipment specified appears to be new and with exceptional energy performance over traditional equipment. The Question: Can we meet the prerequisite (and maybe get points) by demonstrating a 10% (or better) energy improvement primarily through process load savings? This would employ the Exceptional Calculation Method. Assume the rest of the building meets or exceeds ASHRAE 90.1-2007 and is modeled according to the rules. Thanks.