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CS-2009 EAc2:On-site Renewable Energy

Time line for PV installation

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Sayeed Muhammad
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In our project we intend to install PV panels for 300KWp capacity. Its a NC2009 project aiming for LEED platinum. The building is office building with a 24hrs cafeteria. The building has been completed and we are ready (except the PV stuff) to submit the project for GBCI review. We are counting 7+7 = Total of 14 pts through PV. However the procurement and PV installation will take another 6 months. Is it possible to submit the project for GBCI review before completion of PV and get Platinum. The Client's Management has a KPI to achieve Platinum by end of June 2011. My question is whether GBCI will allow for some time say 6 months to 12 months for PV installation and award the points now with client commitment to install 300KWp PV panels. Any one has experience with the time line for PV installation?

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Wed, 04/27/2011 - 18:47

Since this credit is reviewed during the design phase, the timeline of PV installation shouldn't affect achieving this credit. As long as it's on the drawings, planned and specified to be installed, and you have the owner's commitment to install the system, that should be sufficient.

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