we have steel doors that will have a very nasty primer put on in the shop that has carbon black, formaldehyde, cobalt based chemical and other nasty stuff.

Under v3, only new appliances/equipment being purchased for the project counted and had to be tracked for credit compliance. Is that still the case here?

Not seeing this qualified in the Reference Guide, but hoping someone can verify this is still the same as in 2009 CI....the pre-req compliance (and elective credit points under Optimize Energy) is

We are a GC on a 2009 NC project. our Sub is installing Tectum finale panels are made from: mineral wool (rock) and aspen trees.

I noticed that three options are available for the energy performance credit: 1) whole-building energy simulation, 2) Prescriptive compliance: ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide, and 3) Presc

Were'a a GC. Does insulation (board and/or batt) need to also be NAUF either under this credit or elsewhere?

Currently FF&E (~Division 12) falls under the all or nothing when it comes to use for Recycled Content and/or Regional Materials.

Door supplier is hesitant to provide copy of Invoice from Manufacturer. He has provided a copy of the Bill of Lading indicating FSC %, and COC #.

Electric Utilities commonly have demand and consumption costs.

I am confused by what seems to be contradictory information in the Reference Guide and what my LEED reviewer commented. The comment says, "It is not clear whether the claimed daylight zones would