This credit can be fairly difficult to understand at a glance. So let’s start by getting some common misconceptions out of the way.
One common misconception is that this credit specifies or prohibits a certain refrigerant type. This is true of the prerequisite, (EAp3), however for this credit, there are both HCFCs (hydrochlorofluorocarbons) and HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons) that may or may not meet the requirements.
Water-use reduction is a good opportunity for all projects to earn points. For this credit you will need to reduce your project’s water consumption from indoor fixtures including: water closets, urinals, lavatory faucets, showers, and kitchen sinks. Other water using appliances and irrigation are not included.
Ever since the premier of USGBC's two-day REGREEN workshop in Phoenix, AZ at Greenbuild last November, Annette, Rob, and I have been gearing up for a slew of green remodeling workshops across the country -- the REGREEN Roadshow. The REGREEN workshops are a lot of fun to teach (and take) for two reasons: one, the blend of builder/remodeler with interior design perspectives is completely refreshing; and two, the substantial and substantive group work woven into the workshop makes for an energetic and invigorating approach.
The following is a video that we recorded at our booth at the 2009 Greenbuild conference, when we transformed BuildingGreen's booth into the "Ask LEEDuser" experience, including talks on specific credits from LEEDuser's "guest experts"--the top LEED minds on specific LEED credits.