Rating System

LEED BD+C: New Construction

Rating System Version

v2 - LEED 2.2, v2 - LEED 2.1, v2 - LEED 2.0

Inquiry

Our team has a unique opportunity to utilize the project\'s roof snowmelt system during non-snowmelt sunny days to preheat domestic hot water. This heat recovery system would operate similar to a conventional solar thermal panel system minimizing consumption of fossil fuels. The copper roof, when not covered in snow, would absorb the solar energy, heating the coils, which we\'d then use to pre-heat domestic water. We are not aware of this being done before. In addition, we anticipate running calculations after construction to calculate energy savings data. Will the USGBC grant an Innovation and Design credit for this unique system? Also, will the USGBC grant Optimize Energy Performance and Renewable Energy credits if the system satisfies the credit requirements?