The intent of LEED v4 EA credit Demand Response is to “make energy generation and distribution systems more efficient, increase grid reliability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.” Our project is built to function off grid. Can we achieve points under this credit?
Clarification is requested regarding compliance with LEED v4 EA credit Demand Response for projects built to function off grid or achieve net zero energy. Projects built to function off grid or projects that achieve net zero energy may earn up to 2 points as described below:
• Off Grid Projects: Projects that are built to function off grid, with all energy demands met on-site, earn 2 points under the credit.
• Net Zero projects: Projects that achieve net zero and/or projects that on a net annual basis supply 100% of their electric energy from an on-site renewable generation source can achieve 2 points under the credit as follows:
o Comply using the published demand response credit requirements OR
o Document that renewable energy generation will provide at least 80% of the building electric demand during the seasonal and time-of-day periods when local utility grid demand is highest (top 10%). Documentation must be provided indicating the seasonal and time-of-day periods when local utility grid demand is highest (top 10%); and indicating the coinciding estimated hourly renewable generation and building peak electric demand during those periods.
***update 11.9.2020
"Note: this LEED Interpretation ruling applies only to off-grid projects that meet 100% of energy demand with on-site renewable energy."
***update July 29, 2022
"Note: this LEED Interpretation ruling applies only to projects that meet 100% of annual energy use with on-site renewable energy."