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NC-2009 EAc6:Green power

credit for renewables on site?

Some of the credit language mentions renewables generated on site. We are generating 29.9% of our energy annually from renewables. Can we get this counted towards the 35% or is it the case that unless we reach 35% we must buy the entire 35% from a certified provider? Thanks to confirm!

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Marcus Sheffer
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Mon, 04/25/2016 - 13:20

It does contribute but does not count directly. Your on-site renewables are subtracted from your consumption. You then need to purchase 35% of the remaining electrical consumption as green power.

Mon, 04/25/2016 - 13:53

Thanks, Marcus That makes perfect sense. I'll re-read the text to see if its obvious in hindsight, but I felt that it wasn't particularly clear.
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Courtney Royal
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Mon, 10/22/2018 - 18:47

How do you handle a zero energy situation?  The consumption would be zero. The credit interpretation is saying you need to take steps to ensure that if the as-built project does not turn out to be net-zero, that the appropriate quantity of RECs will be purchased to meet the credit threshold. Thank you.

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