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EBOM-2009 EAc1: Optimize Energy Performance

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March 24, 2011

David Hubka

Director of Operations
Transwestern Sustainability Services

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March 24, 2011

The LEED O&M reference guide states that two points are available under EA Credit #1 for projects that follow Case 2 Option 2A however the LEED online template does not award credits under this option.

Additionally, the LEED O&M reference guide states that seven points are available under EA Credit #1 for projects that follow Case 2 Option 2B however the LEED online template allows up to nine points.

Which is correct, LEED online or the LEED reference guide?

I checked the current reference guide addenda on the USGBC website and it does not address this issue.

Thanks in advance for any insight that can be provided.

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Jenny Carney

Vice President
WSP

LEEDuser Expert

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March 25, 2011 - 2:14 pm

David,

The offline calculator includes this note: The initial 2009 Reference Guide misstated the Streamlined Approach point maximum.

I think it's safe to say that you probably have a version of the RG with this problem, and the form / offline calculator is more accurate.

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