1. LEED NC Energy and Atmosphere 17 points Slide Editor: James A
LEED NC Energy and Atmosphere 17 points Slide Editor: James A. Strapko LEED Source:

2. Energy & Atmosphere 6 Credits; 17 Points
EAPR1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems EAPR2: Minimum Energy Performance EAPR3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management EAc1, (1-10 points): Optimize Energy Performance EAc2, (1-3 points): On-Site Renewable Energy EAc3: Enhanced Commissioning EAc4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management EAc5: Measurement & Verification EAc6: Green Power

3. Energy & Atmosphere 6 Credits; 17 Points
EAPR1: F___ C___ of B___ E___ S___ EAPR2: M___ E___ P___ EAPR3: F___ R___ M___ EAc1: O___ E___ P___ EAc2: O___-S___ R___ E___ EAc3: E___ C___ EAc4: E___ R___ M___ EAc5: M___ & V___ EAc6: G___ P___

4. Energy & Atmosphere 6 Credits; 17 Points

5. Energy & Atmosphere 6 Credits; 17 Points

6. EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems

7. EAP1: EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
Intent:
Verify that building’s energy related systems are installed, calibrated, and perform according to the following criteria
BOD (Basis of Design),
OPR (Owner’s Project Requirements)
Construction Documents
Implementation: (UPDATED!)
Designate a Commissioning Authority (CxA) to lead, review, and oversee completion of commissioning process
Experienced in two similar projects
Independent person
For projects less that 50,000 SF, commissioning can be done by design or construction team member

8. EAP1: EA Prerequisite 1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
Implementation, continued:
6 Requirements of CxA, Commissioning Authority
Review the BOD (Basis of Design) & OPR (Owner’s Project Requirements)
Develop a Commissioning Plan
Include in construction documents commissioning requirements
Verify the Installation & Performance of Systems
Report results and findings to Owner
Complete a summary with the report
Commissioned Systems Include:
HVAC
Lighting
Renewable Energy 
Domestic Hot Water
Code: none
Submittal Phase: construction
Extra Credit: none

9. EA Prerequisite P2 Minimum Energy Performance

10. EAP2: EA Prerequisite 2 Minimum Energy Performance
Intent:
Establish minimum level of energy efficiency for building system.
Implementation:
option 1:
Building envelope and system to comply with ASHRAE / IESNA Sections
Comply with prescriptive requirements of ASHRAE,
option 2:
Comply with local codes or DOE (Department of Energy), instead of ASHRAE
Mandatory: provide occupancy controls for:
class rooms
meeting rooms
break rooms
Code:
ASHRAE / IESNA
Local Codes
DOE (Department of Energy)
Submittal Phase: Design
Extra Credit: none

11. EAP2: EA Prerequisite 2 Minimum Energy Performance
ASHRAE / IESNA Sections

12. EAP2: EA Prerequisite 2 Minimum Energy Performance

13. EA Prerequisite P3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management

14. EAP3: EA Prerequisite 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management
Intent:
Reduce ozone depletion.
Implementation:
New Building: Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC systems
Existing Building: Consider replacement or “phase-out” program for HVAC units and fire systems with CFCs.
CFC production stopped in 1995 and was phased out 5 years after that.
Existing mechanical systems connected to existing chilled water systems have to be CFC-free.
notes:
ODP: ozone depletion potential
GWP: global warming potential
Specify new HVAC equipment that uses NO CFC REFRIGERANTS
Code:
EPA Montreal Protocol
Submittal Phase: design
Extra Credit: none

15. EAP3: EA Prerequisite 3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management

16. EA Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance

17. EA Credit 1: 1-10 Points Optimize Energy Performance

18. EA Credit 1: 1-10 Points Optimize Energy Performance
Intent:
Achieve increasing levels of energy performance above the baseline in the prerequisite.
Reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with building energy usage.
Implementation:
Methods of optimizing energy performance:
Reduce building footprint
Reduce demand
Provide sensors in:
for break rooms
class rooms
meeting/conference rooms
Harvest Energy
Building Orientation
Window Location
Natural Ventilation
Improve Efficiency
through design of HVAC, lighting, and building envelope
Recover Waste Energy
Exhaust Air Energy
Graywater Heat
Cogeneration

19. EA Credit 1: 1-10 Points Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 1: WHOLE BUILDING ENERGY SIMULATION (1 to 10 points possible) New Buildings:
demonstrate percentage of improvement in proposed building performance rating compared to baseline performance rating per Building Performance Rating method in Appendix G in ASHRAE / IESNA
1 point at 10.5% improvement, then 1 additional point for each 3.5% after that. (10 points max!)
Existing Buildings:
same as new buildings, except 1 point at 3.5%, then 1 additional point for each 3.5% after that. (10 points max!)
For Calculations: INCLUDE ALL ENERGY COSTS
Compare to a baseline (model simulation)
Provide 4 orientation simulations for baseline modeling.
updated: since June 2007:
Projects pursuing option 1 attempt at least 2 points (14 or 7 points).

20. EA Credit 1: 1-10 Points Optimize Energy Performance

21. EA Credit 1: 1-10 Points Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 2: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH: "Design Guide for Small Office Buildings" (4 points possible) Comply with ASHRAE "Guide for Small Office Buildings"
Building must be less than 20,000 SF with office occupancy
For Calculations: NOT energy costs, but use CLIMATE ZONE factor
OPTION 3: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH: "Core Performance Guide" (2-5 points possible) Comply with Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide sections 1 & 2
Buildings must be LESS than 100,000 sq. ft.
Buildings may NOT be healthcare, warehouse or laboratories
MINIMUM points achievable (2 to 3 points)
3 points for office, school, public assembly and retail
2 points for all other project types
Additional points achievable (up to 2 additional points)
Up to 2 points for projects that implement section 3: enhanced performance
1 point for every 3 strategies implemented
DO NOT count the following sections:
3.1: cool roofs
3.8: night venting
3.13: additional commissioning

22. EA Credit 1: 1-10 Points Optimize Energy Performance

23. EA Credit 1: 1-10 Points Optimize Energy Performance

24. EA Credit 1: 1-10 Points Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 4: PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE PATH: "Benchmark version 1.1" (1 possible)
updated: since June projects may NO LONGER use this option
comply with ASHRAE Benchmark v1.1
This is just here for your information
THIS IS ACCORDING TO THE THIRD EDITION OF THE REFERENCE GUIDE FROM OCTOBER 2007 PLEASE SEE the ERRATA SHEET for updates to this credit since the earlier editions.
Code:
ASHRAE / IESNA (option 1)
ASHRAE Guide for Small Office Buildings (option 2)
ASHRAE Core Performance Guide (option 3)
ASHRAE Benchmark v.1.1 (option 4)
Submittal Phase:
design
Extra Credit:
none

25. EA Credit 2 On Site Renewable Energy

26. EA Credit 2: 1-3 Points On Site Renewable Energy

27. EA Credit 2: 1-3 Points On Site Renewable Energy
Intent:
Increase on-site renewable energy self supply
Reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with fossil fuel use
Offset building energy costs
Implementation:
ELIGIBLE TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY:
Solar
Photo-voltaic
Wind
Geothermal heating and electric
Biomass
Bio-gas
Low-Impact Hydro Electric

28. EA Credit 2: 1-3 Points On Site Renewable Energy
Implementation:
NON-ELIGIBLE TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY:
Architectural features
Passive solar
Daylighting
Geo-exchange (ground source heat pumps)
Green-power from off site
To gain points: achieve savings in building annual energy cost savings
2.5% = 1 point
7.5% = 2 points
12.5% = 3 points (max)
Codes:
DOE (Department of Energy)
CBECS (Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey)
Submittal Phase:
Design
Extra Credit: (earned under ID, Innovative Design, not “exemplary performance”)
Gain 1 additional point for 17.5% through ID, Innovative Design. (3 EA + 1 ID = 4 total)

29. EA Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning

30. EA Credit 3: 1 Point Enhanced Commissioning
Intent:
To begin commissioning process early during design process
Execute additional activities after systems performance verification is completed
Implementation:
In addition to prerequisite commissioning (EAp1):
designate CxA (commissioning authority) to lead/review/oversee completion of all commissioning process activities
CxA must REVIEW OPR (Owner’s Project’s Requirements), BOD (Basis of Design), and Design Documents prior to 50% CD.
CxA shall REVIEW SUBMITTALS for compliance with OPR and BOD.
Develop a SYSTEMS MANUAL for operating staff
Verify that requirements for TRAINING STAFF & OCCUPANTS are completed
REVIEW BUILDING OPERATION 8-10 months AFTER SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION
Code: none
Submittal Phase: construction
Extra Credit: none

31. EA Credit 4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management

32. EA Credit 4: 1 Point Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Intent:
Reduce Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP)
Support early compliance with EPA Montreal Protocol
Implmentation:
Quick Information:
refrigerant comparison
CFC (high)
HCFC (medium)
HFC (low)
efficiency of HFC is less than HCFC
OPTION 1: do not use ANY refrigerants
OPTION 2: use refrigerants and HVAC that minimizes or eliminates emission of compounds that cause ozone depletion & global warming
do not install fire suppression systems with ozone depleting substances
use natural refrigerants: water, carbon dioxide, ammonia
use refrigerants with low ODP & GWP
minimize Lr (leakage rate)
use equipment with efficient Rc (refrigerant charge)
use equipment with “long service life“

33. EA Credit 4: 1 Point Enhanced Refrigerant Management

34. EA Credit 4: 1 Point Enhanced Refrigerant Management

35. EA Credit 4: 1 Point Enhanced Refrigerant Management

36. EA Credit 4: 1 Point Enhanced Refrigerant Management

37. EA Credit 4: 1 Point Enhanced Refrigerant Management

38. EA Credit 4: 1 Point Enhanced Refrigerant Management
Code:
Clean Air Act 1990
EPA Montreal Protocol 1987
Submittal Phase:
design
Extra Credit:
none

39. EA Credit 5 Measurement & Verification

40. EA Credit 5: 1 Point Measurement & Verification
Intent:
Provide for the ongoing accountability of building energy consumption over time. Basically, develop a plan to measure and check the building’s energy consumption.
Implementation:
Note: there are 4 options in the protocol, but for LEED we only look at 2, B and D.
Develop and implement a Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plan consistent with:
OPTION B (smaller buildings): Energy Conservation measure isolation - for isolating main energy systems
as specified in IPMVP (International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol) & EMS (Energy Management System)
OPTION D (whole building systems): Calibrated Simulation - for buildings with interactive systems
measurement and verification shall cover a period of no less than 1 year of post-construction occupancy
Code:
IPMVP (International Performance Measurement & Verification Protocol)
Submittal Phase: construction
Extra Credit: none

41. EA Credit 6 Green Power

42. EA Credit 6: 1 Point Green Power
Intent:
Encourage development and use of grid-source renewable energy technologies for NET ZERO pollution basis.
Implementation:
TYPES OF RENEWABLE ENERGY (as defined by the CRS - Center for Resource Solutions):
Solar
Photo-voltaic
Wind
Geothermal heating and electric
Biomass
Bio-gas
Low-Impact Hydro Electric
Determine BASELINE electricity use from:
consumption based on EA1 - Optimize Energy Performance
use DOE (Department of Energy) CBECS (Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey)

43. EA Credit 6: 1 Point Green Power
Implementation, continued:
CASE 1: in states with an OPEN electrical market
select 35% GREEN-E certified power provider with 2 year contract.
CASE 2: in states with CLOSED electrical market
enroll in Green Power Program for 35% of the electrical energy
CASE3: where green power is NOT available
purchase RECs (tradeable Renewable Certificates)
purchase quantity of RECs equivalent to 35% of predicted annual electrical consumption for 2 year period (this equals 70% of projected annual electrical consumption if all RECs are purchased at one time)
Code:
CRS (Center for Resource Solutions) - Green-eProduct Certification Requirements
DOE (Department of Energy)
CBECS (Commercial Building Energy Consumption Survey)
Submittal Phase: construction
Extra Credit: purchase 70% GREEN-E certified power (instead of 35%)

44. Energy & Atmosphere 6 Credits; 17 Points
EAPR1: EAPR2: EAPR3: EAc1: EAc2: EAc3: EAc4: EAc5: EAc6:

45. LEED NC Energy and Atmosphere 17 points Slide Editor: James A
LEED NC Energy and Atmosphere 17 points Slide Editor: James A. Strapko LEED Source: