Leed Ci V 2.0 Energy And Atmosphere

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How many Points may be earned for EA P1 (Fundamental Commissioning)?

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None, Fundamental Commissioning is a Prerequisite which must be met prior to earning points for any other Energy and Atmosphere credit.

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What is the intent of EA P1 (Fundamental Commissioning)?

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Verify that the project's energy-related systems are installed, calibrated and perform as intended.

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What are the Requirements for EA P1 (Fundamental Commissioning)?

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1. Designate an individual as the Commissioning Authority to lead the commissioning process activities. The individual should NOT be directly responsible for project design or construction management.
2. Clearly document the owners project requirements and the basis of design for the project's energy related systems. Updates to these documents shall be made during design and construction by the design team.
3. Develop and incorporate commissioning requirements into the construction documents.
4. Develop and utilize a commissioning plan.
5. Verify that the installation and performance of energy consuming systems meet the owner's project requirements and basis of design.
6. Complete a commissioning report.

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What systems must be included in EA P1 (Fundamental Commissioning) as a minimum?

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1. HVAC&R systems (mechanical and passive) and associated controls,
2, Lighting controls, including day lighting,
3. Domestic hot water systems,
4. Renewable energy systems (PV, wind, solar, etc.)

Hint 4

There are 4 (including associated controls).

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What is the Submittal Documentation for EA P1 (Fundamental Commissioning)?

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Submittal template signed by the commissioning authority and tenant, confirming that the commissioning requirements for the project's energy related systems have been successfully executed or will be provided under existing contracts. Provide a narrative and diagrams indicating how the HVAC system works, what portions are shared with other tenants in the building, what was included in the project scope of work, and if improvements were made in conjunction with the project by others to any common building systems supplying the tenant area.

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What are strategies for EA P1 (Fundamental Commissioning)?

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1. Engage a commissioning authority prior to the start of design.
2. Determine the owner's program and initial design intent.
3. Develop and maintain a commissioning plan for use during design and construction.
4. Incorporate commissioning requirements in bid documents.
5. Assemble the commissioning team and, prior to occupancy, verify the performance of energy consuming systems.
6.Complete the commissioning reports with recommendations prior to acceptance of the HVAC systems.

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How many points may be earned for EA P2 (Minimum Energy Performance)?

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None, Minimum energy performance is a prerequisite which must be met in order to qualify for any other points in Energy and Atmosphere.

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What is the intent of EA P2 (Minimum Energy Performance)?

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To establish minimum levels of energy efficiency for tenant space systems.

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What are the requirements for EA P2 (Minimum Energy Performance)?

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Design portions of the building as covered by the tenant's scope of work to comply with ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 or local energy code, whichever is more stringent.

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What is the Submittal Documentation for EA P2 (Minimum Energy Performance)?

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Provide the LEED for Commercial Interiors Submittal Template signed by the licensed professional engineer, architect or responsible party, stating that the tenant space complies with Standard 90.1-2004

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What are the strategies for EA P2 (Minimum Energy Performance)?

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Design the systems in the tenant's scope of work to maximize energy performance. Use a computer simulation model to assess the energy performance and identify the most cost effective energy measures. Quantify energy performance as compared to the baseline building.

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(Don't overthink)

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What is the referenced code or standard for EA P2 (Minimum Energy Performance)?

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ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004:Energy Standard for buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

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How many points may be earned for EA P3 (CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment)?

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None, EA P3 (CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment) is a prerequisite which must be met in order to qualify for other EA points.

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What is the intent of EA P3 (CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment)?

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To reduce ozone depletion.

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What are the requirements for EA P3 (CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment)?

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Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in new tenant HVAC&R systems when within scope of work.

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What is the Submittal Documentation for EA P3 (CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment)?

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Provide the LEED for Commercial Interiors Submittal Template signed by the licensed professional engineer, architect or responsible party, declaring that there are no CFCs in HVAC&R systems that have been installed or renovated within the LEED for Commercial Interiors project scope.

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What is the strategy for EA P3 (CFC Reduction in HVAC&R Equipment)?

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When reusing existing HVAC systems, conduct an inventory to identify equipment which uses CFC refrigerants and replace or retrofit these systems with non-CFC refrigerants. For new installations, specify new HVAC equipment that uses no CFC refrigerants.

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How many points may be earned for EA C 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power?

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Between 1 and 3 depending on the level of energy performance

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What is the intent of EA C 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power?

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Achieve increasing levels of energy consumption below the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use.

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What is are the requirements for EA C 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power?

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Reduce connected lighting power density below that allowed by ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 using either the Space-by-Space method or by applying the whole building lighting power allowance to the entire tenant space. OPTION A: Reduce lighting power density to 15% below the standard, OR OPTION B: Reduce lighting power density to 25% below the standard, OR Option C Reduce lighting power density to 35% below the standard.

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What must be achieved to earn an Innovation in Design point for exemplary performance under EA C 1.1: Lighting Power?

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The project must achieve a 45% energy reduction or greater.

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What is the Submittal Documentation for EA C 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power?

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Provide the LEED CI Submittal template, signed by professional engineer or responsible party, stating that the lighting power density is reduced below ASHRAE requirements consistent with the level of credit being sought. Complete the lighting Compliance Documentation provided in the Standard 90.1-2004 User's Manual. Provide a separate calculation that shows the percentage reduction in lighting power.

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What is the strategy for EA C 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power?

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Design the connected lighting power to maximize energy performance. If the project warrants, consider a computer simulation model to assess the performance and identify the most cost effective energy efficiency measures.

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What is the reference code or standard for EA C 1.1 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power?

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Must exceed ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004.

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How many points may be earned for meeting EA C 1.2 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls?

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1

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What is the intent of EA C 1.2 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls?

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Reduce environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use.

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What are the requirements for EA C 1.2 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls?

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Install daylight responsive controls in all regularly occupied spaces within 15 feet of windows and under skylights.

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What is the Submittal Documentation for EA C 1.2 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls?

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Provide the LEED for Commercial Interiors Submittal Template, signed by the professional engineer or responsible party, stating that lighting controls were installed consistent with the credit requirement. AND provide a narrative describing the lighting controls that have been incorporated in the tenant space design. Include a plan of lighting control zones showing each control device and lighting equipment controlled. Provide a schedule of lighting controls showing model, type and other characteristics.

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What is the strategy for EA C 1.2 Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls?

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Design the lighting controls to maximize energy performance.

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How many points may be earned for EA C 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance: HVAC?

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Between 1 and 3 points depending on performance.

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What is the intent of EA C 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance: HVAC?

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Achieve increasing levels of energy conservation beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use.

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What are the requirements for EA C 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance: HVAC?

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OPTION A: Implement one or both of the following strategies: Equipment Efficiency: (1 point) Install HVAC systems which comply with the efficiency requirements outlined in the New Buildings Institute, Inc.'s publication "Advanced Buildings: Energy Benchmark for High Performance Buildings (E-Benchmark)" prescriptive criteria for mechanical equipment efficiency requirements, sections 2.4 (less ASHRAE Standard 55), 2.5 and 2.6. Appropriate Zoning and Controls: (1 point) Zone tenant fit-out of spaces to meet the following requirements: Every Solar Exposure must have a separate control zone. Interior spaces must be separately zoned, Private offices and Specialty occupancies (conference rooms, Kitchens, etc.) must have active controls capable of sensing space use and modulating HVAC system in response to space demand. OPTION B: reduce design energy cost compared to the energy cost budget for regulated energy components described in the requirements of ANSI/ASRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004. Demonstrate that HVAC system component performance criteria used for tenant space are 15% better than a system is in minimum compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 (1 Point) OR Demonstrate that HVAC system component performance criteria used for tenant space are 30% better than a system that is in minimum compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1-2004 (2 points)

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What is the Submittal Documentation for EA C 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance: HVAC?

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Provide the LEED CI Submittal Template, signed by a licensed professional engineer or architect, stating that the strategy employed meets the credit requirements. Provide a narrative description of the HVAC system serving the tenant space as well as a description of the building level system. Plans and specifications should have an HVAC equipment schedule and plans showing the equipment within the space. Demonstrate in the narrative and plans submitted that the installed HVAC systems comply with the requirements of the credit OR Option B Provide the LEED CI Submittal Template, signed by the licensed professional engineer or architect, stating that the HVAC system energy consumption is 15% or 30% (depending on credit taken) lower than a budget or baseline case system defined in Standard 90.1-2004, Section 11 or Appendix G. Provide a completed copy of the Energy Cost Budget (ECB) Compliance Form. Provide a narrative description of the HVAC system serving the Tenant space as well as a description of the building level system. Plans and specifications should have an HVAC equipment schedule and plans showing the equipment within the space.

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What are the strategies for EA C 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance: HVAC?

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Design the HVAC system components to maximize energy performance. Review compliance options for EA Credit 1.3 and determine the most appropriate approach. Option A provides a more prescriptive approach to recognizing energy-efficient HVAC design, while Option B is performance based.

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What are the referenced codes or standards for EA C 1.3 Optimize Energy Performance: HVAC?

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Advanced Buildings: Energy Benchmark for High Performance Buildings (E-Benchmark) ,

ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA 90.1-2004: Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings ,

Hint 35

There are 2.

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How many points may be earned for C 1.4 Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment and Appliances?

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1-2 points

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What is the intent of C 1.4 Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment and Appliances?

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Achieve increasing levels of energy conservation beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental impacts associated with excessive energy use.

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What are the requirements for C 1.4 Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment and Appliances?

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For all ENERGY STAR eligible equipment and appliances installed in the project, including appliances, office equipment, electronics and commercial food service equipment (but excluding HVAC, lighting and building envelope products) 70% by rated-power, of ENERGY STAR eligible equipment and appliances shall be ENERGY STAR rated (1 point) OR 90%, by rated-power, of ENERGY STAR eligible equipment and appliances shall be ENERGY STAR rated (2 points).

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What is the submittal documentation for C 1.4 Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment and Appliances?

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Provide the LEED for Commercial Interiors Submittal Template, signed by the responsible party, declaring that ENERGY STAR eligible equipment and appliances are ENERGY STAR rated and yield the indicated percentage of the total, determined by rated power. Provide a narrative describing the equipment and appliances that will be installed in the project. Complete the schedule of equipment listing the types and quantity of equipment and appliances to be installed in the project along with the rated power (or rated fuel input for commercial cooking equipment) of each type of ENERGY STAR eligible equipment and appliance. Indicate which equipment and appliances are ENERGY STAR rated. Indicate the overall percentage of equipment and appliances, based on rated electrical power (as well as rated fuel input for commercial cooking equipment), that is ENERGY STAR rated.

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What are the strategies for C 1.4 Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment and Appliances?

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Select energy efficient equipment and appliances, as qualified by the EPA's ENERGY STAR Program.

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What are the referenced codes or standards for C 1.4 Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment and Appliances?

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Energy Star Equipment Standards

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How many points may be earned for EA C 2 Enhanced Commissioning?

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2 Points

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What is the intent of EA C 2 Enhanced Commissioning?

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Verify and ensure that the tenant space is designed, constructed and calibrated to operate as intended.

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What are the requirements for EA C 2 Enhanced Commissioning?

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In addition to the Fundamental Commissioning prerequisite, implement or have a contract in place to implement the following additional commissioning process activities: 1. Designate an individual as the Commissioning Authority, independent of the firms represented on the design and construction team, to lead the commissioning design review activities prior to the end of Design Development. 2. conduct a review of the tenant space's energy related systems contractor submittals. 3. Develop a single manual that contains the information required for re-commissioning the tenant space's energy related systems. 4. Verify that the requirements for training operating personnel and t enant space occupants are completed. Have a contract in place to review tenant space operation with O&M staff and occupants including a plan for resolution of outstanding commissioning-related issues eight to 10 months after final acceptance.

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What are the submittal documents for EA C 2 Enhanced Commissioning?

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Provide the LEED for CI Submittal Template, signed by the owner and independent Commissioning Authority, confirming that the required enhanced commissioning process requirements 1 and 2 have been successfully executed and that a contract for completing requirements 3 and 4 is in place.

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What are the strategies for EA C 2 Enhanced Commissioning?

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Engage a Commissioning Authority that is an independent third party. In addition to the strategies discussed in EA P1, Fundamental Commissioning, the Commissioning Authority must review the design of all energy-related systems prior to the completion of design development. The Commissioning Authority is also responsible for a review of contractor submittals for all energy-related systems and for the development or review of a re-commissioning plan for the energy-related systems.

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How many points may be earned for EA C 3 Energy Use, Measurement & Payment Accountability?

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2 Points

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What is the intent of EA C 3 Energy Use, Measurement & Payment Accountability?

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Provide for the ongoing accountability and optimization of tenant energy and water consumption performance over time.

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What are the requirements for EA C 3 Energy Use, Measurement & Payment Accountability?

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CASE A: For those projects with an area that constitute less than 75% of the total building area: Install sub-metering equipment to measure and record energy uses within the tenant space. (1 point) Negotiate a lease where energy costs are paid by the tenant and not included in the base rent. (1 point) OR CASE B: For those projects with an area that constitutes 75% or more of the total building area (2 points): Install continuous metering equipment for the following end-uses: Lighting systems and controls, contant and variable motor loads, variable frequency drive (VFD) operation, Chiller efficiency at variable loads ) Kw/ton), Cooling load, Air and water economizer and heat recover cycles, Air distribution static pressures and ventilation air volumes, boiler efficiencies, building-related process energy systems and equipment, indoor water riser and outdoor irrigation systems. Develop a Measurement and Verification plan that incorporates the monitoring information from the above end-uses and is consistent with Option B, C or D of the 2001 International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume I: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy and Water Savings.

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What is the Submittal Documentation for EA C3 Energy Use, Measurement & Payment Accountability?

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For projects with an area that constitutes less than 75% of the total building area, provide the LEED CI Submittal Template, signed by a licensed engineer or other responsible party, describing the metering equipment installed for each end use, and/or indicating that energy costs are paid by the tenant and not included in the base rent, which must be confirmed by providing a copy of the applicable portion of the lease. OR For projects with an area that constitutes 75% or more of the total building area, provide the LEED CI Submittal Template, signed by a licensed engineer or other responsible party, indicating that metering equipment has been installed for each end-use and declaring the option to be followed under IPMVP, 2001 version, plus provide a copy of the M&V plan following IPMVP, 2001 version, including an executive summary.

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What are the strategies for EA C3 Energy Use, Measurement & Payment Accountability?

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For projects with an area that constitutes less that 75% of the total building area, tenant space is sub-metered and has a direct pay clause in their lease for energy actually used instead of on a square foot basis. For projects with an area that constitutes 75% or more of the total building area, model the energy and water systems to predict savings. Design the project with equipment to measure energy and water performance. Draft a Measurement & Verification Plan to apply during building operation that compares predicted savings to those actually achieved in the field.

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What are the referenced codes or standards for EA C3 Energy Use, Measurement & Payment Accountability?

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International Performance measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume 1, 2001 Version

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How many points may be earned for EA C4 Green Power?

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1 Point

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What is the intent of EA C4 Green Power?

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Encourage the development of use of grid-source, renewable enery technologies on a net zero pollution basis.

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What are the requirements of EA C4 Green Power?

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Provide at least 50% of tenant's electricity from renewable sources by engaging in at least a two-year renewable energy contract. Renewable sources are as defined by the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) Green-e products certification requirements. Green power may be procured from a Green-e certified power marketer, a Green-e accredited utility program, through Green-e Tradable Renewable Certificates, or from a supply that meets the Green-e Renewable Power definition.

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What must be achieved to earn an Innovation in Design for exemplary performance point for EA C4 Green Power?

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The project must reach the next incremental step of 100% of the calculated annual energy usage in order to achieve the exemplary performance point.

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What is the Submittal Documentation for EA C4 Green Power?

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Provide the Leed CI Submittal Template, signed by the owner or other responsible party, documenting that the supplied power is equal to 50% of the projects energy consumption and the sources meet the Green-e definition of renewable energy. Provide a copy of the two-year electric utility purchase contract for power generated from renewable sources.

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What are the strategies for EA C4 Green Power?

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Estimate the energy needs of the tenant space and investigate opportunities to engage in a green power contract with the local utility. Green power is derived from solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, or low-impact hydro sources. Green power may be procured from a Green-e certified power marketer, a Green-e accredited utility program, though Green-e certified Tradeable Renewable Certificates, or from a supply that meets the Green-e renewable power definition.

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What are the referenced codes or standards for EA C4 Green Power?

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Center for Resource Solutions Green-e Renewable Electricity Certification Program