See all forum discussions about NC-v4 EAc5
 Subscribe to new posts about NC-v4 EAc5 Post a new question aboutNC-v4 EAc5
See LEEDuser’s guidance on NC-v4 EAc5»
FAQs about EAc5 :

My project will have a biofuel generator. Does that qualify?

Can I sell the RECs my system generates to help pay for the upfront costs?

View answers »

Forum discussion

NC-v4 EAc5:Renewable energy production

Community choice aggregation (CCA) programs?

San Francisco's Public Utility Commission offers a currently-optional program called Clean Power SF. Electricity for the program is supplied by local renewable sources. There are 2 levels - Green, which ensures 40% of your power from locally generated renewable electricity sources, or SuperGreen, which ensures 100% of your power from locally generated renewable electricity sources. This is not the same as entering a 10 lease with a 3rd party to lease off-site solar panels, however, I believe the CCA above serves the same purpose. If there was a way we could show that the project agrees to be enrolled in the 100% SuperGreen for 10 years, do you think we are eligible for the community solar path of this credit?

0
Post a reply

You rely on LEEDuser. Can we rely on you?

LEEDuser is supported by our premium members, not by advertisers.

Go premium for $15.95  »

Profile picture for user sheffer
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
4454 thumbs up

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 21:15

This type of green power purchase has always been an option for projects. It is not the same kind of arrangement as a solar garden or lease so it only has to be for 5 years. Just make sure that the green power product is Green-e certified and it should qualify.

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 21:49

Thanks for the response, Marcus. We're wondering if it can count as a community renewable energy system, as permitted through the credit Renewable Energy Production, not Green Power & Carbon Offsets. The CCA is in the same utility service area and the owner would pay a bit extra per kWh over the regular utility rate to ensure that their power is being generated through local renewable sources. 
Profile picture for user sheffer
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow
7group / Energy Opportunities
LEEDuser Expert
4454 thumbs up

Fri, 01/19/2018 - 22:36

Now I see what you are trying to do. No it would not count as either an on-site or off-site renewable energy system.

Add new comment

To post a comment, you need to register for a LEEDuser Basic membership (free) or login to your existing profile.