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CS-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction
According to the LEED Addenda, I can't include the non-potable water usage in the WE P1 and C3 calculation. But my project registed before this Addenda issued. Can I still include the non-potable water usage in the submittal?
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
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November 17, 2010 - 9:06 am
FIrst, that's not true. I first saw it that way, but that's not the intention. You can do nonpotable water as an alternative compliance path.Second, yes, you're only required to follow addenda in place at time of project registration.
R Jones
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May 24, 2011 - 11:03 am
If you factor in non potable water for toilet flushing as an alternative compliance route - isn't that double counting of credits based on the potential to achieve WEp2 for innovative technologies?
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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May 24, 2011 - 11:10 am
Vivien, do you mean WEc2? There is overlap, and I would say that it's more 'double-dipping" than "double-counting." LEED has a certain amount of double-dipping, i.e., intentionally allowed extra credit for the same strategy, built in, and this is one area you see it.
R Jones
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May 24, 2011 - 12:08 pm
thanks Tristan - yes i meant WEc2. I will pursue this through the alternative compliance route then
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