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CS-2009 EAc2:On-site Renewable Energy

Reference for the building annual energy cost

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Ricardo Sá
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In a Core&Shell project, the percentage of renewable energy integration shall be refered to the total building energy use (including tenants areas) or only to core and shell energy use ?

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Marcus Sheffer
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Fri, 09/07/2012 - 14:23

It is based on the whole building energy use.
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Maya Karkour
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Mon, 03/24/2014 - 16:16

Hi Marcus, Regarding this query, why does the LEED Reference guide "CS Appendix 4" list EA Credit 2 under "Case B" credits? Case B credits are defined as: "Submittal documentation for Case B credits need only include data from the Core & Shell project scope. If the project team wishes to claim performance improvements based on anticipated tenant work, such data must be supported by tenant sales and/or lease agreements."
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Marcus Sheffer
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Mon, 03/24/2014 - 16:59

So it is actually based on the whole building energy cost (not use as I indicated). Appendix 4 refers to tenant improvements. If renewables are being claimed as part of work to be done by the tenants then it would be a Case B credit.
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Maya Karkour
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Mon, 03/24/2014 - 17:02

Oh okay, makes sense. Thanks Marcus!

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