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NC v3.0 DoD Required to Share Energy & Water Consumption

Katrina Rosa

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The EcoLogic Studio

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January 19, 2011

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Fri, 01/21/2011 - 04:46

I am not aware of any, um, mission-based exemptions like that. The fastest way to comply with MPR#6 is through the Energy Star Portfolio Manager. With this you're just sharing ifno with your own government, and USGBC gets anonymous (I believe) data output from that. Here is a good FAQ on MPR#6.Other thoughts?

Katrina Rosa

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The EcoLogic Studio

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Fri, 01/21/2011 - 16:05

Well, I'm wondering if USGBC has approached the government with this issue and has resolved it unbeknownst to us. I'm assuming you would have offered any resolution if you were aware of the issue being broached. The government pre-registered so many v2.2 projects that I'm wondering if any are attempting v3 yet? Is anyone working with the government on a v3 project that might be able to shed some light on how they responded to the mandatory energy and water reporting? Thank you for your thoughts...

Sarada Chidambareswaran

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RQC

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Thu, 02/10/2011 - 16:45

I am currently working on a DoD project V3 NC and was wondering what to do about MPR 6. I distinctly remember when the first version of MPRs came out it exempted DoD projects from complying with MPR 6. Now it seems like they have taken the language out. In anycase I will let you know what happens at my end.

Katrina Rosa

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The EcoLogic Studio

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Fri, 02/11/2011 - 18:52

Thank you Sarada. I had a brief conversation with GBCI regarding this issue and they assured me that they are speaking with all branches of the DoD in an effort to find a solution. They are not allowing an exemption at this time and suggested using Option 2 or 3 in the meantime. I will post the outcome once I have been informed. I would encourage others to contact GBCI on this issue. Perhaps they will be motivated to find a solution with increasing numbers of inquiries.

Katrina Rosa

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The EcoLogic Studio

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Wed, 05/25/2011 - 15:27

Ok, I finally have some resolution. GBCI is allowing exemptions on a case-by-case basis. The owner of the project requesting an exemption to MPR #6 is required to fill out an Exemption Form provided by GBCI. Next, GBCI rules on the merit of the request...similar to a CIR, but there is no fee associated with this request. I hope this was helpful. Best, Jeff Marshall

Katrina Rosa

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The EcoLogic Studio

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Tue, 08/16/2011 - 23:20

Ok, I have another update...Effective July 25, 2011, the USGBC has granted to the U.S. Department of Defense a blanket exemption from Minimum Program Requirement (MPR) 6 for projects registered under LEED 2009. This exemption is retro-active for projects registered and certified under LEED 2009 prior to July 25, 2011. The exemption relieves any project owned by the DoD from the expectation that they provide energy and water data post-certification, and alleviates related concerns about national security. Let me know if there are any questions.

Justin Sack

Crafton Tull

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Tue, 08/30/2011 - 14:02

Jeff, can you point me in the direction of some documentation on the DoD blanket exemption for MPR 6. I can not find anything on the USGBC website. Thank you.