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CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance

Off-site Renewable/Solar Energy

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Rahil Shah
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Ventrop Engineering Consulting Group PLLC
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Hello,

I am working on a commercial retail project (single floor, 10,000 SF) in a 17-story base building. When opting for option 1: Tenant level Energy Simulation approach, once I have met minimum compliance prerequisite, can I consider additional savings from off-site renewable energy (such as community solar etc.)? If so, are there any restrictions on using off-site renewable energy and claim additional LEED points under EA credit: Optimize Energy Performance? 

Thank you. 

Rahil Shah

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Marcus Sheffer
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Wed, 02/05/2020 - 19:52

Yes. The restrictions are in the credit language under the Renewable Energy Production credit. The use of solar gardens or community renewable energy systems is allowed if both of the following requirements are met.  - The project owns the system or has signed a lease agreement for a period of at least 10 years.
 - The system is located with the same utility service area as the facility claiming the use.

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