Is Nuclear Power ever considered to be a Green Power or Carbon Offset source especially in the eyes of LEED? I highly doubt it, but I have recieved conflicting information from a client and wanted to confirm LEED's stance on Nuclear Power in general. In my research I have found that the EPA and Green-e Energy does says that nuclear power does not meet thier green power standards and yet, Green-e RECs are available in my client's cost estimate from thier utility provider. Something is amis and any input would be helpful. Much Appreciated!
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Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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June 12, 2020 - 1:46 pm
No
Eric Bautista
Head of Energy & Environmental ManagementEB Project Management | Green Building Consultants
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April 3, 2023 - 12:59 am
This is still a debate nowadays, since Nuclear Energy is considered as clean energy. However, the word "Green Energy/Power" refers not only for reduction of GHG emissions but balance with ecological performance. Some parties still consider the generation and disposal of nuclear waste which may have a burden to environment, despite of cleaner emissions.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
5868 thumbs up
April 3, 2023 - 9:26 am
Nuclear power is not considered as a source that counts for green power or carbon offsets for LEED.