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Track all energy efficiency measures implemented and their associated (or anticipated/projected) energy savings. Convert these savings into emissions to document emissions reductions.
Be sure to include refrigerants used in data centers and commercial kitchens, which are often left off. Also make sure that the equipment included on the Form is consistent with the equipment listed in the systems narrative and equipment schedule provided with PIf4.
The credit forms for EAp3 and EAc5 are linked. If you are pursuing EAc5, make sure that the credit form version is the same as EAp3. If the credit forms for EAp3 and EAc5 are different versions (which would potentially happen if you attempted the EAc5 in LEED Online at a later date that when you had attempted EAp3) the form for EAc5 will not auto-populate, and you will not be able to complete the credit form. The best thing to do is to request updated forms from
Crosscheck that your no and low-cost measures list for EAc2.2 includes all measures identified under EAc2.1 and EAp1, as there needs to be consistency in these three areas.
Include a timeframe for implementing each capital measure identified. A capital improvement plan is not considered complete if this information is missing.