If a project includes a 3rd party PV system, and the electric rate increases each year after the 1st year (under the PPA), what rate must we use in calculating the dollar savings?

The letter template has a sign-off for the owner/agent to declare that the...

If the RECs are sold (solar RECs) is there a requirement that the RECs HAVE to be solar, or can they be any kind of RECs (wind)? I am asking, because there seems to be a large difference in...

Is there any way to involve a PPA (Power Purchase Agreement) or similar funding mechanism for EAc2? The language in the guide is not specific, as they mention a "energy system owner". If so, how...

Does this credit require the sum of ALL energy uses (electricity, gas, etc.) for the proposed building be the basis for determining the...

How to keep birds away from PV panels on the roof - any suggestions?

Tristan Roberts Representative Vermont House of Representatives LEEDuser Expert 11478 thumbs up March 1, 2011- 9:40 pm Yes, but there is a special clause that you need to buy additonal RECs. This is outlined in the LEED Reference Guide, if you have a copy. If not, we can probably paste it in here, or I think you can find it being discussed in the NC 2009 forum for this credit. Log in or register to post comments ...

In LEED energy savings seem to be calculated not only as an energy unit amount, but also and more specifically in EAc1 and 2 in monetary amounts. As solar PV panels would contribute to savings in...

I have a school building that is doing LEED Schools 2009. It wants to incorporate solar-PV into the design, but also wants to take advantage of a recently released state incentive. This...