According to LEED-EBOM V3-2009, all energy sources have to be counted. In particular Natural Gas usage. In other words it sounds like they want you to convert all your electrical to KBTU and also the Natural Gas ussage.
My Question is what is the process for purchasing renewable energy to cover the Natural Gas portion. Our utility provider currently determs the percent of renewable energy purchased by automaticaly taking the 30 percent of each meter and multiplys by .03 cents.
How do we implement a process for Natural Gas portion?
Dan Ackerstein
PrincipalAckerstein Sustainability, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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January 12, 2010 - 2:39 pm
You're correct about conversion to kBTU - all energy consumed by the building is converted to kBTU and considered holistically in terms of off-site renewable purchases. In terms of the process for accounting for natural gas, I would suggest contacting Green-e for a list of certified providers of carbon offsets. In my experience, that is the most likely path to accounting for gas use.
Lana Malone
Director of Business Development- Green Building Team LeaderRenewable Choice Energy
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February 3, 2010 - 4:01 pm
Hi Reynaldo-
In terms of dealing with offsetting your natural gas usage, you would need to purchase carbon offsets, or Verified Emissions Reductions (VERs). We would be glad to help you out!
http://www.renewablechoice.com
lmalone@renewablechoice.com