Hi everyone!
We are working on a LEED BD+C NC2009 certification of a project based in Buenos Aires. Our client owns an off-site renewable energy plant. This facility doesn't own Green-e certification. Is there any other certification system available for latam? Is there any way we can count this facility's energy to comply with this credit? What documentation should be presented to achieve this credit?
On Guide, we found the following information: "If renewable energy is not Green-e certified, establish that it is equivalent for the 2 major criteria for Green-e certification: (1) the energy source meets the requirements for renewable resources detailed in the current version of the Green-e standard, and (2) the renewable energy supplier undergone an independant, third-party verification that the standard has been met" So, how we can demonstrate (1) being achieved? Do you know any third-party verification we can use in Argentina?
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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July 1, 2021 - 9:29 am
There are Alternative Compliance Paths (ACPs) for projects in South America.
So you have to demopnstrate equivalency. Download the Green-e Energy Standard to see the sources that qualify. Projects in South America may use the Certificado de Energia Renovável, a Brazilian Renewable Energy Certificate. This ACP allows projects in South America to purchase locally produced green power, rather than power produced in the U.S. This encourages further investment in green power technologies in South America. I am not aware of anything specific to Argentina.
Victoria Rios Esteve
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July 1, 2021 - 2:45 pm
Thank you for your quick response Marcus!
I have another doubt, by using this off-site renewable energy source we cannot get On-site renewable energy credit, right? They are not located in the same campus boundary.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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July 1, 2021 - 7:28 pm
There are some LEED Interpretations that may help your situation. Try this one - https://www.usgbc.org/leedaddenda/10128