See all forum discussions about NC-v4 EAc2
 Subscribe to new posts about NC-v4 EAc2 Post a new question aboutNC-v4 EAc2
See LEEDuser’s guidance on NC-v4 EAc2»
FAQs about EAc2 :

The energy cost offset from onsite renewable energy cannot be used to demonstrate compliance with the prerequisite. Can this cost offset still be credited to the proposed energy cost savings for this credit?

View answers »

Forum discussion

NC-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performance

Clarification on GHG Emission Factors Source and Methodology for LEED GHG Emissions Savings

Profile picture for user anuragg
Anurag Ghosh
Assistant Sustainability Manager
L&T Construction
LEEDuser Basic Member
2 thumbs up

Hello all,

For one of our airport projects in India, I have used the latest GHG emission factors published by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), Government of India, for calculating GHG emissions. I understand that LEED requires site energy-based emissions for this purpose.

I would like to clarify:

  1. Is it acceptable to use the CEA’s latest emission factor for both baseline and proposed cases?

  2. Since I am applying the same factor to both baseline and proposed energy consumptions, I assume the percentage savings in GHG emissions would be identical to the energy cost savings percentage. Is this a correct assumption?

  3. I have used the net energy consumption (i.e., energy consumption after deducting on-site renewable generation) for the GHG emission calculation for the proposed case. Does this align with LEED’s methodology?

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  »

Add new comment

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