Hello we are a LEED-EB O&M V3 Certified Project and are planning a major remodel of our existing building. Including Re-Location of entire existing central plant. We are planning to replace all Chillers, Cooling Towers, Primary Circulating Pumps, Heating Hot Water Boilers, and all auxilary related equipment. If this is the case, what happens to our existing LEED-E.B.O&M V3 Certification? And more importantly what happens to our awarded Energy Credit Points? Does the new Central Plant now become the new Baseline for Energy consumption measurements? What can we do in the meantime to prepare for this possible change?
Thank You
Rey Castro
Chief Build. Engineer
L.A.Convention Center
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Christopher Schaffner
CEO & FounderThe Green Engineer
LEEDuser Expert
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November 8, 2011 - 9:07 am
You are still a LEED Certified Building. When you go to re-certify under EB-OM, your score on the energy credits will be based on the new installation, which I would hope is more efficient than the existing equipment.
If you are undertaking a major renovation in addition to moving the central plant, you might be able to use LEED - NC instead of renewing your EB-OM Certification.
Reynaldo Castro
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November 8, 2011 - 11:15 am
What is considered a Major Renovation, is there a certain square ft criteria ? Because there is going to be a major renovation as well as relocation of central plant.
Do you know what BD-C is with regards to LEEDs
Thank You
Emily Catacchio
Sustainability SpecialistWight and Company
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November 10, 2011 - 11:13 pm
Hi Reynaldo,You can see the USGBC's Minimum Program Requirements for LEED NC 2009 here. You can also see the Rating System Selection Guidance document.