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Our project is outside the U.S. We would like to earn this credit by purchasing RECs, but there are no Green-e options available here. It looks like most Green-e certified power comes from the U.S. What should we do?

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CS-2009 EAc6:Green Power

Clarification of EAp2/c1 Resulting in More Electric Usage

Hi all, Consider the following scenario: A signed purchase agreement based on annual electricity usage from the EAc1 energy model is submitted to meet the requirements of the credit. If a clarification request on EAp2/c1 results in a revised energy model which now uses more electric than previously submitted. Does the USGBC require you to procure a second purchase agreement to make up for the additional required green power to meet the intent of the credit? If so, I'd be inclined to leave this credit as not submitted until clarification requests are made (and the energy model is finalized). What are your thoughts on this? Thanks!

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Marcus Sheffer
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Fri, 11/09/2012 - 21:46

Yes you must purchase more green power to earn the credit. Are you doing a split submission?

Mon, 12/03/2012 - 15:51

Thanks Marcus, we are doing a combined submission.

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