Credit 2: Renewable Energy (Replaces LEED)

Intent

Encourage use of renewable energy technologies to reduce fossil fuel energy use

Requirements

Supply a net fraction of the building’s total energy use (as expressed as a fraction of annual energy cost) with on-site renewable energy systems.

Credit 2.1 (1 point) Renewable energy, 2% contribution
Credit 2.2 (2 point) Renewable energy, 5% contribution
Credit 2.3 (3 point) Renewable energy, 10% contribution

Technologies & Strategies

Assess the project for renewable energy potential including: solar (PV and active thermal), wind, geothermal, biomass, hydro, and biogas strategies. Note that ground source heat pumps do not count as geothermal.

When applying these strategies, take advantage of "net metering" with the local utility.

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