Purchase of Biogas eligible for Onsite Renewable Energy?

Victoria Lockhart

Arup Associates

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November 12, 2010

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

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Tue, 02/08/2011 - 04:49

Victoria, according to the LEED Reference Guide, purchase of biogas for use onsite qualifies for this credit.

stefano sani

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Thu, 07/26/2012 - 14:04

For another project in Italy, we are planning to do the same only with biomass (untreated wood waste) instead of the biogas. It will be bought from the supplier and burnt on site to produce heat. My understanding is that it should be eligible for eac2, but I would appreciate any input.

Marcus Sheffer

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7group / Energy Opportunities

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Thu, 07/26/2012 - 14:28

Sounds like it should be eligible. The only issue may be the "on-site" criteria. Check the LEED Interpretations on this issue and if your situation is not clearly addressed you might want to submit one.