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Easy prerequisite for new construction
This is an easy prerequisite to meet, since installing equipment without CFC-based refrigerants is now standard practice in new construction. Nearly all industrialized nations have signed the Montreal Protocol, which called for a complete phase out of CFC-based refrigerants by 1995, and HCFCsHydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) are refrigerants that cause significantly less depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer than chlorofluorocarbons. by 2030 in developed countries. As a result, compliant, environmentally preferable refrigerants that comply with this prerequisite are the only option available for new systems.
Existing CFC-based equipment must be...
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7 Comments
Phase-Out Plan for New Construction?
The project in question is a newly constructed hotel. We were brought in halfway through the project and have been playing catch up and correcting earlier LEED mistakes. PTAC units using refrigerant with CFCsChlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are hydrocarbons that are used as refrigerants and cause depletion of the stratospheric ozone layer. were installed in the hotel's guest rooms. Does this refrigerant need to be completely replaced before submitting to the GBCI, or can we submit a non-CFC refrigerant replacement plan? What plan timeline & deadline do you think would be acceptable?
I would definitely think you need a phase-out plan that would ideally be completed by the time the project is completed.
The credit language says that phase-out plans extending beyond the project completion date will be considered on their merits. I can't speak from experience about what GBCI is looking for there, but it seems like you'd be safer completing the phase out sooner.
DES guidance on LEED NC project
The project in question will connect to a centralized plant servicing 10 buildings under one ownership. I've checked through "Required Treatment of District Thermal Energy in LEED-NC version 2.2 and LEED for Schools (Document 4176)". Their recommendation for EAp3 was to check the multiple buildings advice sheet. I duly searched that document and though it does say that all buildings on campus must be compliant to EAp3 it also says to refer to DES Guidance...which is Document 4176 unless there is another such document...in which case their advice travels in a closed loop. I understand the requirement for multiple buildings to be compliant for this prerequisite, but considering the existing plant could be quite old it seems a very stringent request, especially if the plant is supplying to multiple non-LEED-certifying buildings as well. Can you illuminate whether there is another DES Guidance document or add any advice? Thank you
Melissa, this comment has been posted for a long time without a response. I'm wondering if you have learned more since you posted it?
Tristan, I never received any reply from GBCI on this issue. In fact it now appears that for multiple reasons the owner will opt for stand-alone plant for this building--hopefully--so will eliminate the issue. But it would be interesting to know the answer in any case!
Sales or Lease Agreement
Hi,
Could you please explain me what information is required on the uploads when is requested to upload the "Sales or Lease agreement"?
This information also is requested on other credits.
Thank you
Jose, I don't see a requirement to upload a sales or lease agreement for this credit. Can you be more specific about where you're seeing this? Please confirm which rating system you're using, too.
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