LEED Addenda for Water Reduction Calculation

Mike Liu

ATKINS

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November 17, 2010

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Wed, 11/17/2010 - 14:06

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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Tue, 05/24/2011 - 15:03

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? regards

Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Tue, 05/24/2011 - 15:10

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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Tue, 05/24/2011 - 16:08

thanks Tristan - yes i meant WEc2. I will pursue this through the alternative compliance route then regards