We have a grid tied solar array that we regularly sell energy back to the utility. The LEED form clearly states that they are interesteded in all solar generated, which is 23.5 Mwh. However the Portfolio Manager asks for the amount of enenrgy used by the building and then gives you an opportunity to show the amount of energy sold back to the utility. I am afraid that using the total amount of solar produced I am misrepresenting the actual energy used by the building. Do you know which number LEED is looking for, the total solar generated or the total solar consumed by the building?
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Jenny Carney
Vice PresidentWSP
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March 11, 2011 - 3:17 pm
Nell, My guess it that Portfolio Manager will deduct the amount that goes back to the utility from the total amount produced, to land at the amount consumed by the building. You might want to monkey around with the inputs to verify this.
Nell Boyle
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March 11, 2011 - 3:53 pm
Thanks Jenny, after more reading it does seem like LEED is only interested in solar consumed by the building. I will make sure my numbers reflect that data.