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Created on LEED Interpretation

ID#

li-10177

Credit NameMEAc1 - Optimize energy performance in mid-rise buildings
Credit CategoryEnergy & atmosphere
International ApplicableNo
Campus ApplicableNo

Rating System

LEED BD+C: Multifamily Midrise

Rating System Version

v3 - LEED 2008

Inquiry

For mid-rise projects, can the prerequisite be satisfied with renewable energy systems? Energy Star for Homes (EA 1) does not allow projects to meet the minimum HERS Index with renewable energy systems, and the EPA Energy Star Multi-family High Rise Program does not allow renewable energy systems to be used to meet the prerequisite. Ruling in EA 01-36 clarified that solar thermal systems could be used to meet the minimum requirement, but it\'s unclear if this applies to mid-rise projects.

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