Log in
v4.1 LEED v2008
Homes-v2008Homes Homes
F
Former Pilot Credit EApc72Innovation: Active solar-ready design Innovation: Active solar-ready design

LEED CREDIT

Homes-v2008 Former Pilot Credit EApc72: Innovation: Active solar-ready design 1 point

LEEDuser’s viewpoint

Explore this LEED credit

Post your questions on this credit in the forum, and click on the credit language tab to review to the LEED requirements.

Credit language

USGBC logo

© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.

Requirements

Option 1. Photovoltaic-Ready Design (1 point)
A project team that installs a photovoltaic (PV) system that meets the requirements of EA Credit Renewable Energy is not eligible for this credit. Meet EPA’s solar photovoltaic specifications for a renewable energy–ready home. Provide detailed information about such systems in the homeowner education manual so that future occupants can install an active PV system.

OR

Option 2. Solar Direct Hot Water–Ready Design (1 point)
A project team that installs a solar direct hot water (DHW) system that meets the requirements of EA Credit Water Heating is not eligible for this credit. Meet EPA’s solar water heating specifications for a renewable energy–ready home. Provide detailed information about such systems in the homeowner education manual so that future occupants can install an active solar DHW system.
Credit specific:
  • Provide completed Solar Ready checklist(s) and all required support documents
Additional questions:
  • Do any items in the solar ready checklists seem unreasonable or unnecessary?
  • Would additional resources or training on how to design/install required items be helpful? If so, what specifically would you like to see?
LEED for Homes Review Process
LEED for Homes projects: When complete, submit documentation here.
See all forum discussions about this credit »

What does it cost?

Cost estimates for this credit

On each BD+C v4 credit, LEEDuser offers the wisdom of a team of architects, engineers, cost estimators, and LEED experts with hundreds of LEED projects between then. They analyzed the sustainable design strategies associated with each LEED credit, but also to assign actual costs to those strategies.

Our tab contains overall cost guidance, notes on what “soft costs” to expect, and a strategy-by-strategy breakdown of what to consider and what it might cost, in percentage premiums, actual costs, or both.

This information is also available in a full PDF download in The Cost of LEED v4 report.

Learn more about The Cost of LEED v4 »

This article is BuildingGreen Premium content

Two ways to read the full article and get CEUs:

Sign up for BuildingGreen Premium to access all our premium content

Join for just $.../month »

Purchase this article to get online access and a printable PDF.

Buy it now for $... »

Already a premium member? Log in now

To read the full article, subscribe now to BuildingGreen Premium

For full access, sign up now for LEEDuser Premium

LEEDuser tip sheets, written by our team of LEED experts, fill gaps in knowledge we’ve observed between the LEED Reference Guide, LEED Online, and LEED Interpretations. We update them regularly so that our members get the most relevant guidance for current issues on their projects.

( does not provide premium access to LEEDuser)

Go premium for just $... » Go premium for just $... » Firm or campus members – click here »

Your 15-day free trial expired on

Already a premium member? Log in now

Documentation toolkit

The motherlode of cheat sheets

LEEDuser’s Documentation Toolkit is loaded with calculators to help assess credit compliance, tracking spreadsheets for materials, sample templates to help guide your narratives and LEED Online submissions, and examples of actual submissions from certified LEED projects for you to check your work against. To get your plaque, start with the right toolkit.

This article is BuildingGreen Premium content

Two ways to read the full article and get CEUs:

Sign up for BuildingGreen Premium to access all our premium content

Join for just $.../month »

Purchase this article to get online access and a printable PDF.

Buy it now for $... »

Already a premium member? Log in now

To read the full article, subscribe now to BuildingGreen Premium

For full access, sign up now for LEEDuser Premium

LEEDuser tip sheets, written by our team of LEED experts, fill gaps in knowledge we’ve observed between the LEED Reference Guide, LEED Online, and LEED Interpretations. We update them regularly so that our members get the most relevant guidance for current issues on their projects.

( does not provide premium access to LEEDuser)

Go premium for just $... » Go premium for just $... » Firm or campus members – click here »

Your 15-day free trial expired on

Already a premium member? Log in now

USGBC logo

© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.

Requirements

Option 1. Photovoltaic-Ready Design (1 point)
A project team that installs a photovoltaic (PV) system that meets the requirements of EA Credit Renewable Energy is not eligible for this credit. Meet EPA’s solar photovoltaic specifications for a renewable energy–ready home. Provide detailed information about such systems in the homeowner education manual so that future occupants can install an active PV system.

OR

Option 2. Solar Direct Hot Water–Ready Design (1 point)
A project team that installs a solar direct hot water (DHW) system that meets the requirements of EA Credit Water Heating is not eligible for this credit. Meet EPA’s solar water heating specifications for a renewable energy–ready home. Provide detailed information about such systems in the homeowner education manual so that future occupants can install an active solar DHW system.
Credit specific:
  • Provide completed Solar Ready checklist(s) and all required support documents
Additional questions:
  • Do any items in the solar ready checklists seem unreasonable or unnecessary?
  • Would additional resources or training on how to design/install required items be helpful? If so, what specifically would you like to see?
LEED for Homes Review Process
LEED for Homes projects: When complete, submit documentation here.
See all LEEDuser forum discussions about this credit » Subscribe to new discussions about Homes-v2008 Former Pilot Credit EApc72