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NC-v4 EAc7:Green power and carbon offsets

Nuclear Power

Is Nuclear Power ever considered to be a Green Power or Carbon Offset source especially in the eyes of LEED? I highly doubt it, but I have recieved conflicting information from a client and wanted to confirm LEED's stance on Nuclear Power in general. In my research I have found that the EPA and Green-e Energy does says that nuclear power does not meet thier green power standards and yet, Green-e RECs are available in my client's cost estimate from thier utility provider. Something is amis and any input would be helpful. Much Appreciated!  

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Fri, 06/12/2020 - 17:46

No

Mon, 04/03/2023 - 04:59

This is still a debate nowadays, since Nuclear Energy is considered as clean energy. However, the word "Green Energy/Power" refers not only for reduction of GHG emissions but balance with ecological performance. Some parties still consider the generation and disposal of nuclear waste which may have a burden to environment, despite of cleaner emissions.

Mon, 04/03/2023 - 13:26

Nuclear power is not considered as a source that counts for green power or carbon offsets for LEED.

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