Can green tags or TRCs can be used to substitute RECs? Also, I am having a hard time understanding the concept of how RECs work.

Did anyone see the that USGBC has launched a set of proposals to increase the energy minimums for LEED v2009, which is open for project registration until October 31, 2016.

For refrigeration equipment(Freezers/coolers etc etc) what is the life expectancy that should be put into the EAC4 template?

Our project does not include task lighting; however several users have brought existing task lighting with them from the previous premises to the new premises.

The latest version of the LEED template for this credit (v5.0) has a change regarding how the compliance is demonstrated when the projects are outside U.S.

Power over Ethernet (PoE) telephones: Are they required to be included within EAp2 equipment? Any advice and suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

I have a project that the owners want to use stand with the "No Smoking Sign" instead of placing signage on building itself, will that comply?

Can someone please tell what all components must be included in calculating the process load for any building? Can we include basement ventilation, electrical heating water system etc.

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