I've been reviewing all the CI energy related credits hoping to get a clear answer. As I understand it, the CI energy prerequisite can only apply to the new HVAC systems within the project scope. We are working on a suite of offices and conference rooms in a building owned by a college. The college owns and manages the entire building. There will be new HVAC and lighting in over 50% of the suite but not the entire suite. Is the requirement for all the EA credits that the entire project area's systems meet the credits? As an example; for Lighting Control, Daylight Controls wouldn't all the offices with windows and lights within 15' of them need to have daylight sensors and controls. Or is it just the rooms with new lighting? Some LEED team members do not concur and I want to make sure we haven't missed something as we count up our energy related credits. Thanks.
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Vanessa Seibert
Principal, ArchitectVerde Concepts
55 thumbs up
February 29, 2012 - 2:17 pm
I should have noted that I've seen ID#10135 and believe it answers my questions about this particular credit but what about EAc1.2, EQc1, EQc2, EQc6.1, EQc6.2 & EQc7.1?
Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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July 8, 2012 - 9:55 pm
Blair, I think the answer to your question rests on setting your LEED project boundary. All the spaces in the boundary must comply with the credit requirements.