Good afternoon everyone,
We are currently working on a project that is implementing a PV solar array, which will primarily be used for EV charging, but besides that, any excess energy is to be sent off to the grid without going through the building itself.
So my question is: can we claim the energy savings of this system under the Optimized Energy Performance credit (in the energy model), even though the energy doesn't technically pass through the building (but it is part of the project)?
Or is there any additional requirement that needs to be fulfilled or documented to be able to claim this savings in the energy model?
Thank you,
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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October 8, 2024 - 12:58 pm
Who owns the system? If it is the same owner it should be fine. If a third party then there needs to be a minimum 10 year contract. In either case the RECs need to be retained or replaced.
Camilo Velez
PrincipalSimgea
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October 11, 2024 - 11:16 am
Thanks for the reply Marcus. Yes, it would be same owner, is just that because of the project layout they will sell back to the grid most of the energy instead of using it in the building itself.