See all forum discussions about NC-v4 EAc2
 Subscribe to new posts about NC-v4 EAc2 Post a new question aboutNC-v4 EAc2
See LEEDuser’s guidance on NC-v4 EAc2»
FAQs about EAc2 :

The energy cost offset from onsite renewable energy cannot be used to demonstrate compliance with the prerequisite. Can this cost offset still be credited to the proposed energy cost savings for this credit?

View answers »

Forum discussion

NC-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performance

Offsite Renewable Energy Production

Default Avatar
Ricardo Sá
Director of Sustainability
Edifícios Saudáveis Consultores (503 910 767)
LEEDuser Basic Member
79 thumbs up

Hi,

one of our clients is considering the acquisition of renewable energy (electricity) from an off-site PV plant, located within the same utility service area. The contract between our client and the PV plant OWNER will:

  1. be a power purchase agreement (PPA) with a minimum duration of 10 years (i.e., our client will assume the compromise of buying a certain amount of the renewable electric energy produced in the off-site PV plant for a minimum period of 10 years);
  2. include a specific clause ensuring that the environmental benefits of this energy will not be used for any other purpose (i.e., the GO’s associated with the renewable energy acquired by the project will be canceled);

The question is: is this renewable energy eligible for credits EA c2 (energy performance), EAc5 (renewable energy) and EAc7 (green power)?

 

We will be waiting for your feedback,

0
Post a reply

You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?

LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.

Go premium for $15.95  »

Profile picture for user sheffer
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
4454 thumbs up

Mon, 05/02/2022 - 13:29

It counts toward EAc2 and EAc5. For EAc7 it reduces the energy use which counts under this credit but you still need to purchase green power or offsets for any energy use consumed by the building beyond what the renewable energy purchase provides.

Add new comment

To post a comment, you need to register for a LEEDuser Basic membership (free) or login to your existing profile.