A client needs an energy model for a multifamily midrise that is applying for LEED v4 and also applying for Energy Star. As per the client, an energy model built to ESv3 specs (90.1-2010 baseline) is acceptable for LEED MF midrise v4. Because the exceptions/special requirements in each are slightly different, I'd like to confirm that LEED v4 accepts the ESv3 model. Thanks in advance.
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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May 5, 2017 - 1:43 pm
Smita, we're looking into this. USGBC has to check with EPA.
Smita Thomas
PrincipalEnergy Shrink, LLC
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May 6, 2017 - 9:28 am
Thanks. Appreciate it.
Smita Thomas
PrincipalEnergy Shrink, LLC
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July 21, 2017 - 12:39 pm
In case it helps others, GBCI staff have confirmed that LEED models and ES MFHR models cannot be used interchangeably. This may change in the future if a comparative study is conducted at some point, but for now two separate models have to be created for the two programs. HTH.