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EAc1 Combined Heat & Power / Cogeneration

NC-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance
posted by Michael Heacock on Nov 6, 2009, 1:04 pm

It would be very helpful to see an example of approved documentation for a combined heat & power project specifically for cogeneration, such as a microturbine.

Last reply: Marcus Sheffer, Feb 25, 2011, 7:29 pm

Blow out water closets in LEED for Retail

NC-2009 WEc3: Water Use Reduction
posted by Anders Olson on Feb 15, 2011, 1:34 pm

The LEED NC for Retail rating system indicates a baseline performance of 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) for all water closets except blow out fixtures, which are assigned a baseline performance of 3...

Last reply: Karen Blust, Feb 25, 2011, 5:45 pm

i've been a usgbc employee for almost 9 years...

General forums
posted by brendan owens on Feb 9, 2011, 5:36 pm

Bill Swanson Sr. Electrical Engineer Integrated Design Solutions LEEDuser Expert 734 thumbs up February 25, 2011- 4:02 pm Hi Brenden, I appreciate the fact that you read various forums and talk with the people at GreenBuild to get a sense of where to steer LEED in the future. But your post above instantly reminded me of my first frustration with the LEED system. You said, "i look back and wish i had kept a running tally of specific instances where a blog post or a passing comment in the hall at greenbuild have changed the way leed evolves " LEED is designed to evolve via public comment....

Last reply: Bill Swanson, Feb 25, 2011, 4:02 pm

In Kind Donations?

EBOM-2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
posted by John Kinch on Feb 25, 2011, 3:43 pm

Hi,

I work for a non-profit attempting to get this credit, and we had an interior design company donate two very nice nearly-new chairs amounting to $700 each. Do these count towards the...

Last reply: Jason Franken, Feb 25, 2011, 3:48 pm

LEED Online Templates (BETA vs. Version3)

Schools-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Maya Karkour on Feb 23, 2011, 2:15 pm

Dear all,

I am currently filling the LEED Online Letter templates. Some of these are BETA version. Until now, I am having no problems/bugs.

It it possible that the USGBC asks to...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 25, 2011, 1:15 pm

Patio doors and Natural Ventilation

NC-2009 IEQp1: Minimum indoor air quality performance
posted by Steve Loppnow on Feb 25, 2011, 11:15 am

Could a sliding patio door contribute to the total operable wall area in a naturally ventilated space, or is it windows only? (per ASHRAE 62.1-2007 paragraph 5.1)

Last reply: David Hubka, Feb 25, 2011, 11:51 am

LEED AP

CI-2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional
posted by Michelle Bracewell-Musson on Feb 25, 2011, 11:07 am

I understand that I need to upload somewhere. Do I do it on the...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 25, 2011, 11:26 am

LEED AP

CI-2009 IDc2: LEED Accredited Professional
posted by Michelle Bracewell-Musson on Feb 25, 2011, 10:41 am

While researching the Team Members for LEED AP certification, I noticed under mine (I am a LEED AP) that it said my certificate was not uploaded and that I was not an AP. How do I update this?...

Last reply: Tristan Roberts, Feb 25, 2011, 10:49 am

Digital signature / initials

NC-2009 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Nicolas Galiotto on Sep 6, 2010, 9:48 am

Hi Christopher, hi all,

A few online forms (EAp2 included) require a digital signature (required signatory) from the owner, the mechanical amd electrical engineers, etc.

Can a LEED...

Last reply: David Hubka, Feb 25, 2011, 10:08 am

LEED NC SSp1 Is Esc always required? All phases?

NC-2009 SSp1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
posted by Joseph Greco on Feb 15, 2011, 7:42 pm

We are working on a phased construction project for the (major) renovation of a small single-story City owned recreation center (+/- 1200 sf) and associated site improvements. Phase 1 involved...

Last reply: Lisa Fabula, Feb 25, 2011, 10:00 am