Complete your documentation through LEED Online by providing the HVAC&R equipment type, manufacturer, model number, installation date, and refrigerant used; state whether the equipment is for the LEED project only or from a central plant. 

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Complete your documentation through LEED Online by providing the HVAC&R equipment type, manufacturer, model number, installation date, and refrigerant used; state whether the equipment is for the LEED project only or from a central plant. 

Complete your documentation through LEED Online by providing the HVAC&R and fire suppression equipment type, manufacturer, model number, installation date, and refrigerant used; state whether the equipment is for the LEED project only or from a centra

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Complete your documentation through LEED Online by providing the HVAC&R equipment type, manufacturer, model number, installation date, and refrigerant used; state whether the equipment is for the LEED project only or from a central plant. 

For existing buildings, confirm that the phase-out plan has been completed and preparations are being made for the installation of new equipment or for the conversion to a non-CFC refrigerant in existing systems before the project completion date. 

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For existing buildings, confirm that the phase-out plan has been completed and preparations are being made for the installation of new equipment or for the conversion to a non-CFC refrigerant in existing systems before the project completion date. 

Consider attempting EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management, which is attainable for many projects. Rather than simply avoiding a specific set of chemicals, EAc4 requires you to run calculations on your refrigerant selection that factor in leakage rates and

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Consider attempting EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management, which is attainable for many projects. Rather than simply avoiding a specific set of chemicals, EAc4 requires you to run calculations on your refrigerant selection that factor in leakage rates and coolant charge, as well as ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP).

If existing systems with CFCs need to be phased out, there could be a considerable first cost in converting existing systems or purchasing new equipment. However, your first cost will almost always be justified by longer-term energy and maintenance cost s

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If existing systems with CFCs need to be phased out, there could be a considerable first cost in converting existing systems or purchasing new equipment. However, your first cost will almost always be justified by longer-term energy and maintenance cost savings. 

If your project is connected to a district cooling system and you want to show that a CFC phase-out is not economically feasible, engage a qualified, independent third party to prepare an analysis demonstrating that both conversion and replacement will ha

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If your project is connected to a district cooling system and you want to show that a CFC phase-out is not economically feasible, engage a qualified, independent third party to prepare an analysis demonstrating that both conversion and replacement will have a net ten-year cost. This is determined by a simple payback calculation that subtracts the ten-year cost savings (from energy and maintenance savings) from the cost of the system replacement or conversion.

If your building is connected to a district cooling system, the chillers in that system, even if outside your project's scope or control, should be CFC-free. If they are not, commit to a plan for phase-out of the refrigerant or replacement of the system e

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If your building is connected to a district cooling system, the chillers in that system, even if outside your project's scope or control, should be CFC-free. If they are not, commit to a plan for phase-out of the refrigerant or replacement of the system equipment within five years of project completion.

If existing equipment uses CFCs and will be retained, prepare a phase-out plan for conversion to an appropriate CFC-free refrigerant or a plan for equipment replacement. Conversion: Your conversion plan should include specifications for the current s

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If existing equipment uses CFCs and will be retained, prepare a phase-out plan for conversion to an appropriate CFC-free refrigerant or a plan for equipment replacement. 

Conversion: Your conversion plan should include specifications for the current system, with current and proposed refrigerant types and a firm timetable for refrigerant replacement. The plan should be developed by your mechanical engineer in collaboration with the tenant or owner, printed on official letterhead, and signed by the appropriate facilities or operations manager. 

For existing buildings, equipment installed before 1995 potentially contains CFCs. Check the specifications on the manufacturer’s website to be sure existing equipment does not contain CFCs. 

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For existing buildings, equipment installed before 1995 potentially contains CFCs. Check the specifications on the manufacturer’s website to be sure existing equipment does not contain CFCs. 

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