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NC-2009 WEp1: Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
Greetings, I am currently researching the LEED methodology for calculating a water use/efficiency baseline for the housing sector. Any links or advice would be greatly appreciated. Regards.
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Charles Nepps
NH Green Consulting97 thumbs up
June 1, 2017 - 3:03 pm
Kwame, the best place to start is the LEED credit library: http://www.usgbc.org/node/1732070?return=/credits/new-construction/v2009
Also, if you're working on a residential project, have you considered pursuing the "LEED for Homes" rating system instead of LEED NC? Let me know if you like to discuss the whether it would be a better fit for your project.
Kwame Emmanuel
June 1, 2017 - 3:48 pm
Thank you very much Charles for taking the time to respond and the link provided. I am working on a project which aims to integrate water use efficiency measures into new housing developments (through loans for developers and technical assistance) and I have to establish a water use / efficiency baseline for the sector. LEED was highlighted as an example of an internationally recognized standard / methodology to develop the baseline. The LEED phenomenon is relatively new to me and therefore I am willing to hear more about any aspect which may be applicable to my project, including "LEED for Homes". Thanks again.
Charles Nepps
NH Green Consulting97 thumbs up
June 1, 2017 - 5:48 pm
Sounds interesting. Since you are talking about future projects, then you should take a look at the LEED v4 requirements, (v2009 is no longer applicable.) http://www.usgbc.org/node/2612793
Please feel free to contact me directly if you like to discuss!
http://nhgreenconsulting.de/
Kwame Emmanuel
June 6, 2017 - 4:22 pm
Noted with thanks Charles. Sorry about the delay in responding. I will review the link and get back to you. The project focuses on new developments but the baseline should be developed from the existing housing stock. Cheers!
Charles Nepps
NH Green Consulting97 thumbs up
June 6, 2017 - 4:40 pm
Kwame, water conservation has always been a passion of mine, so I'd be happy to help out however I can!