Came across a good reference for estimating recycling rates on EPA's website - a question that a lot of people have, since we are seeing that being brought up by reviewers.

Let's say I'm doing a tenant job in an existing office building, and the tenant is served by an existing rooftop AC unit.

What program/tools/websites is everyone using to generate the required maps for credit submittal? I need a map of street intersections, bicycle networks, open spaces, transit stops.

We have a LEED-CS v2009 project in the heart of downtown LA: 2 blocks from a major Metro train hub, 4 blocks from one complete street with protected bike lanes and 3 blocks from another.

Which formula do you use to calculate peak flow rate (1 and 2-year, 24hours). I am using NRCS (SCS) TR-55 Graphical Discharge Method. Is that recommanded?

Is there a tie-in somewhere that requires individually metered homes/units in LEED for Homes?

For multifamily buildings where the residents are responsible for purchasing and installing fixtures, for Option 1 do I need to survey every fixture in every apartment?

Does the M&V Plan for EAc5.2 have to include what tool is being used to calculate the baseline energy use of the building?

Will GBCI accept monitoring of VAV box CFMs as measurement of outside airflow during "economizer" mode?

We are using a heat pump type water heater. The refrigerant capacity for the unit is over the 0.5 lb threshold.