We have a CI project which is in theory occupying 100% of a completely new non LEED, Core & Shell building. As a result we were intent on not doing an Energy Model and instead only completing the prescriptive requirements. As this is a new building, are we able to complete Option C since we will not have any existing utility information for the building or do we need assume Option D is our only option here. Thanks
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Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
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March 26, 2014 - 4:59 pm
Looks like you could do Case 2 Option C in addition to the submetering of the required end uses and earn the credit..
Jill Kurtz
Sustainability ConsultantRe:Vision Architecture
November 14, 2014 - 9:00 am
I have a similar project and our plan is to do Option C but need to ask a couple questions of clarification.
1) The updated reference guide language indicates for Case 2, Options B or D can be pursued but the credit template still allows me to select Option C as a standard we can follow. Is Option C still an option of compliance though not listed in the reference guide?
2) If Option C can be followed, does that same list still need to be submetered with data reporting separately to each one? or can it be measured on a single meter and reported together? Option C data will be compared to whole building data that is grouped into typical utility energy sources and therefore more detailed metering doesn't seem necessary.
3) If individual reporting is required for systems Can any metering be excluded? We are a tenant in a building that already had AHUs on the roof and therefore trying to meter items related to this existing building owner piece of equipment is proving to be difficult and costly.
4) If meters are no longer required to be continuous, what is the new frequency of the reporting required? Option C appears to state that monthly data is sufficient.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
5868 thumbs up
November 14, 2014 - 10:01 am
I looked through the addenda to the Reference Guide and Option C has been removed. Apparently there was a conflict between the RG and the rating system language so the RG was changed to accurately reflect the balloted credit language which did not include Option C.
So Option C is no longer an option. Sounds like the credit form did not catch up yet. Sorry of the incorrect advice earlier this year.