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Harnessing rooftop PV potential of warehouses

This credit developed from conversations in the Warehouse-Distribution Center Adaptation Working Group (the work of which is seen in the W-DC (warehouse design & construction) credit requirements in the EAc6: Green Power; to prevent the project from claiming the environmental attributes; and to broaden it to all space types beyond warehouses and distribution centers.

While the solar facility size/generation capacity thresholds do not have associated points, since (as a pilot credit) this has not been incorporated into the broader collection of LEED credits. The multiple thresholds, however, are the way in which the EA TAG can monitor how well a project performs against the requirements. The three thresholds are listed in ascending level of difficulty and are intended to reward more points with higher levels of power generation.

Credit Submittals

General

  1. Register for Pilot Credit(s) here
  2. Register a username at LEEDuser.com, and participate in online forum
  3. Submit the feedback survey using the link on the USGBC.org credit page; supply PDF of your survey/confirmation of completion with credit documentation

Credit Specific

  1. Copy of structural engineer verification, indicating that the building and roof are capable of supporting the anticipated solar loads.
  2. Copy of the signed rooftop lease agreement that shows compliance with the solar size/capacity and schedule requirements. A letter of intent is not acceptable.
  3. Copy of the grid interconnection approval, signed by the local utility
  4. Indication of total kW size, module type, number of modules, and nameplate rating of module.
  5. Proof that the building owner does not have a claim to the Renewable Energy Credits from the project (in the roof lease agreement).

Additional Questions

  1. With what utility are is the project engaged for the distribution?
  2. What is the minimum and maximum allowable size of distributed rooftop generation systems in the project area?
  3. Is the project participating in a state- and/or utility-sponsored program? If so, which one?
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