My question is regarding the EAp2 and EAc3, our project consists of a palm oil manufacturing facility. The energy intensive manufacturing process exceeds an estimated 90% of the facility's total energy load. So, according to LEED Interpretation #10159 we need energy consumption from at least 3 other facilities in order to document/compare our energy efficiency. We have tried by every means contacting other manufacturing facilities and the equipment manufacturer but we haven't succeeded. What advise could you give us on this? Is there any other way we can document the compliance for the prerequisite and credit?
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Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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August 9, 2016 - 9:56 am
The comparison to other facilities is just one acceptable method. The overall issue is that you need to establish the baseline for comparison relative to any energy savings claimed for the process loads. This can be accomplished several ways. Cite a standard, or utility program, or studies, or any means that you can figure out to justify the baseline. Additionally, it is often helpful to demonstrate that the strategy you are installing to save energy is not standard practice in that particular industry in that location.
That said I hope you realize the potential irony of claiming a green building certification for a palm oil factory given the devastating environmental effects of growing and producing it. Perhaps they are using some new sustainable way to grow and make it and I don't know the particulars of this situation so I am just responding in generalities.