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How to Model Proposed and Baseline HVAC system for a District level heating and Cooling system

NC-v4 EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance
posted by Rajat Wadhwa on Apr 11, 2024, 12:16 pm

Hi, 

I am working on a College Building where Cooling and Heating is done by Hot water and chilled water supplied to the building, Based on the user guide what I see is I need to model a...

Last reply: Tyler Thumma, Jul 18, 2024, 9:39 am

Sample testing required?

Pilot-Credits INpc137: Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Space for Emerging Pathogens
posted by on Sep 19, 2023, 12:48 pm

Hello everyone,

Looking to understand better the requirements on the Sample testings side for this pilot credit. Do we need to submit an actual testing sample performed, with results? or...

Last reply: Kari Botek, Jul 17, 2024, 1:56 pm

RECs in EBOM 4.1

EBOM-v4.1 EAp3: Energy Performance
posted by Christian Garcia on Apr 18, 2024, 10:50 am

I came across an old video where it is explained this version doesn't take into account the purchase of RECs but it is considered for the future. This video is from 5 years ago. Does anyone know...

Last reply: Alexis Voeltner, Jul 16, 2024, 1:27 pm

Timeline to join for project team

Pilot-Credits IPpc90: Social equity within the operations and maintenance staff
posted by Christoph Weindl on Sep 25, 2020, 11:27 am

We're pursuing "Social equity within the project team" with Option 2.

Under Requirement, it’s stated that “Certifications/reporting must be publicly accessible, be created within 2 years...

Last reply: , Jul 15, 2024, 5:59 pm

Irrigation Requirements

NC-v4 WEc1: Outdoor water use reduction
posted by Eslam Elshorbagy on Oct 18, 2023, 10:59 am

Hello,

We are further developing the details and plant mixes to increase biodiversity for a BD+C new construction. We have an approximately non-irrigated vegetated area of 55,000 sf and a...

Last reply: Afogreen Build, Jul 10, 2024, 9:03 pm

"cold in-place recycling" aka "asphalt milling" aka "cold regeneration"

NC-v4.1 MRc5: Construction and demolition waste management
posted by Joyce Kelly on Jul 10, 2024, 2:28 pm

This could support this credit and possibly others in the MR and SS categories. Has anyone pursued this within a LEED project?
Our Civil Engineer describes it this way:  "There is a process...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 10, 2024, 2:52 pm

University/Campus Setting

Pilot-Credits SSpc129: Comprehensive Composting
posted by Atlas Turner on Mar 30, 2023, 3:38 pm

Hi All,

Our project is on a University Campus. The campus has already implemented onsite comprehensive composting and has an active contract with the compost hauler. The campus is not...

Last reply: Rebecca Rice, Jul 10, 2024, 2:26 pm

Grey Infrastructure Devices

NC-v4.1 SSc4: Rainwater management
posted by Jason Cocek on Oct 14, 2021, 11:25 am

The LEED v4.1 guidance says that conventional grey infrastructure devices and hard runoff conveyance systems can be used as a component of...

Last reply: Dave Hubka, Jul 10, 2024, 2:19 pm

Walk in fridge/freezer

NC-v4 EAc6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management
posted by Sophie Kerr on Jan 5, 2022, 5:30 pm

Hello, 

I'm trying to determine if a walk in fridge/freezer would be included in this credit. The guide mentions standard fridges are exempt but the credit guidance seems to be focused on...

Last reply: Catarina Costa Goncalves, Jul 10, 2024, 7:48 am

food scrap vs compost

Pilot-Credits SSpc129: Comprehensive Composting
posted by Brightworks Sustainability on Aug 29, 2023, 3:44 pm

One thing to consider, at least in California, is how to compost both food scrap and plant materials in commercial offices? For example the City of Sunnyvale requires food scrap composting in...

Last reply: Michelle Rosenberger, Jul 8, 2024, 6:41 pm