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LEED v4

Rating system

Hospitality – NC

Credit category

Energy and Atmosphere

Credit

Enhanced refrigerant management

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Intent

To reduce ozone depletion and support early compliance with the Montreal Protocol while minimizing direct contributions to climate change.

Requirements

Option 1. No refrigerants or low-impact refrigerants (1 point)

Do not use refrigerants, or use only refrigerants (naturally occurring or synthetic) that have an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero and a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 50.

Option 2. Calculation of refrigerant impact (1 point)

Select refrigerants that are used in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment to minimize or eliminate the emission of compounds that contribute to ozone depletion and climate change. The combination of all new and existing base building and tenant HVAC&R equipment that serve the project must comply with the following formula:

IP units

LCGWP

LCODP

10⁵

≤

100

SI units

LCGWP

LCODP

10⁵

≤

Calculation definitions for LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵ ≤ 100 (IP units)	Calculation definitions for LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵ ≤ 13 (SI units)
LCODP = [ODPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life	LCODP = [ODPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life
LCGWP = [GWPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life	LCGWP = [GWPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life
LCODP: Lifecycle Ozone Depletion Potential (lb CFC 11/Ton-Year)	LCODP: Lifecycle Ozone Depletion Potential (kg CFC 11/(kW/year))
LCGWP: Lifecycle Direct Global Warming Potential (lb CO2/Ton-Year)	LCGWP: Lifecycle Direct Global Warming Potential (kg CO2/kW-year)
GWPr: Global Warming Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 12,000 lb CO2/lbr)	GWPr: Global Warming Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 12,000 kg CO2/kg r)
ODPr: Ozone Depletion Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 0.2 lb CFC 11/lbr)	ODPr: Ozone Depletion Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 0.2 kg CFC 11/kg r)
Lr: Refrigerant Leakage Rate (2.0%)	Lr: Refrigerant Leakage Rate (2.0%)
Mr: End-of-life Refrigerant Loss (10%)	Mr: End-of-life Refrigerant Loss (10%)
Rc: Refrigerant Charge (0.5 to 5.0 lbs of refrigerant per ton of gross AHRI rated cooling capacity)	Rc: Refrigerant Charge (0.065 to 0.65 kg of refrigerant per kW of AHRI rated or Eurovent Certified cooling capacity)
Life: Equipment Life (10 years; default based on equipment type, unless otherwise demonstrated)	Life: Equipment Life (10 years; default based on equipment type, unless otherwise demonstrated)

For multiple types of equipment, calculate a weighted average of all base building HVAC&R equipment, using the following formula:

IP units		SI units
∑ ( LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵ ) x Qunit	≤ 100	∑ ( LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵ ) x Qunit	≤ 13
Qtotal	≤ 100	Qtotal	≤ 13

Calculation definitions for [ ∑ (LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵) x Qunit ] / Qtotal ≤ 100	Calculation definitions for [ ∑ (LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵) x Qunit ] / Qtotal ≤ 13
(IP units)	(SI units)
Qunit = Gross AHRI rated cooling capacity of an individual HVAC or refrigeration unit (Tons)	Qunit = Eurovent Certified cooling capacity of an individual HVAC or refrigeration unit (kW)
Qtotal = Total gross AHRI rated cooling capacity of all HVAC or refrigeration	Qtotal = Total Eurovent Certified cooling capacity of all HVAC or refrigeration (kW)

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Frequently asked questions

How can I determine the leakage rate of my equipment? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
Should all commercial refrigerant equipment be accounted for, including both upright and under-counter? What about walk-in refrigerators? Ice makers? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
I'm working on a renovation project and we'll be keeping some of the existing equipment. Should we include these systems in our calculations? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
What is the required timeline for completing a CFC phase-out for this credit? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
The refrigerant type I need to enter is missing from the credit form. What should I do? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
Are HCFC or HFC refrigerants considered CFC-based refrigerants? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)

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Credit language

Intent

To reduce ozone depletion and support early compliance with the Montreal Protocol while minimizing direct contributions to climate change.

Requirements

Option 1. No refrigerants or low-impact refrigerants (1 point)

Do not use refrigerants, or use only refrigerants (naturally occurring or synthetic) that have an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero and a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 50.

Option 2. Calculation of refrigerant impact (1 point)

IP units

LCGWP

LCODP

10⁵

≤

100

SI units

LCGWP

LCODP

10⁵

≤

Calculation definitions for LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵ ≤ 100 (IP units)	Calculation definitions for LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵ ≤ 13 (SI units)
LCODP = [ODPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life	LCODP = [ODPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life
LCGWP = [GWPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life	LCGWP = [GWPr x (Lr x Life +Mr) x Rc]/Life
LCODP: Lifecycle Ozone Depletion Potential (lb CFC 11/Ton-Year)	LCODP: Lifecycle Ozone Depletion Potential (kg CFC 11/(kW/year))
LCGWP: Lifecycle Direct Global Warming Potential (lb CO2/Ton-Year)	LCGWP: Lifecycle Direct Global Warming Potential (kg CO2/kW-year)
GWPr: Global Warming Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 12,000 lb CO2/lbr)	GWPr: Global Warming Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 12,000 kg CO2/kg r)
ODPr: Ozone Depletion Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 0.2 lb CFC 11/lbr)	ODPr: Ozone Depletion Potential of Refrigerant (0 to 0.2 kg CFC 11/kg r)
Lr: Refrigerant Leakage Rate (2.0%)	Lr: Refrigerant Leakage Rate (2.0%)
Mr: End-of-life Refrigerant Loss (10%)	Mr: End-of-life Refrigerant Loss (10%)
Rc: Refrigerant Charge (0.5 to 5.0 lbs of refrigerant per ton of gross AHRI rated cooling capacity)	Rc: Refrigerant Charge (0.065 to 0.65 kg of refrigerant per kW of AHRI rated or Eurovent Certified cooling capacity)
Life: Equipment Life (10 years; default based on equipment type, unless otherwise demonstrated)	Life: Equipment Life (10 years; default based on equipment type, unless otherwise demonstrated)

For multiple types of equipment, calculate a weighted average of all base building HVAC&R equipment, using the following formula:

IP units		SI units
∑ ( LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵ ) x Qunit	≤ 100	∑ ( LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵ ) x Qunit	≤ 13
Qtotal	≤ 100	Qtotal	≤ 13

Calculation definitions for [ ∑ (LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵) x Qunit ] / Qtotal ≤ 100	Calculation definitions for [ ∑ (LCGWP + LCODP x 10⁵) x Qunit ] / Qtotal ≤ 13
(IP units)	(SI units)
Qunit = Gross AHRI rated cooling capacity of an individual HVAC or refrigeration unit (Tons)	Qunit = Eurovent Certified cooling capacity of an individual HVAC or refrigeration unit (kW)
Qtotal = Total gross AHRI rated cooling capacity of all HVAC or refrigeration	Qtotal = Total Eurovent Certified cooling capacity of all HVAC or refrigeration (kW)

See all forum discussions about this credit »

Frequently asked questions

How can I determine the leakage rate of my equipment? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
Should all commercial refrigerant equipment be accounted for, including both upright and under-counter? What about walk-in refrigerators? Ice makers? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
I'm working on a renovation project and we'll be keeping some of the existing equipment. Should we include these systems in our calculations? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
What is the required timeline for completing a CFC phase-out for this credit? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
The refrigerant type I need to enter is missing from the credit form. What should I do? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
Are HCFC or HFC refrigerants considered CFC-based refrigerants? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)

See all forum discussions about this credit »

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Frequently asked questions

How can I determine the leakage rate of my equipment? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
Should all commercial refrigerant equipment be accounted for, including both upright and under-counter? What about walk-in refrigerators? Ice makers? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
I'm working on a renovation project and we'll be keeping some of the existing equipment. Should we include these systems in our calculations? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
What is the required timeline for completing a CFC phase-out for this credit? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
The refrigerant type I need to enter is missing from the credit form. What should I do? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)
Are HCFC or HFC refrigerants considered CFC-based refrigerants? The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.)

See all forum discussions about this credit »

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Intent

Requirements

Option 1. No refrigerants or low-impact refrigerants (1 point)

Option 2. Calculation of refrigerant impact (1 point)

How can I determine the leakage rate of my equipment?

Should all commercial refrigerant equipment be accounted for, including both upright and under-counter? What about walk-in refrigerators? Ice makers?

I'm working on a renovation project and we'll be keeping some of the existing equipment. Should we include these systems in our calculations?

What is the required timeline for completing a CFC phase-out for this credit?

The refrigerant type I need to enter is missing from the credit form. What should I do?

Are HCFC or HFC refrigerants considered CFC-based refrigerants?

Cost estimates for this credit

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Step by step to LEED certification

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Credit language

Intent

Requirements

Option 1. No refrigerants or low-impact refrigerants (1 point)

Option 2. Calculation of refrigerant impact (1 point)

What does it cost?

How can I determine the leakage rate of my equipment?

Should all commercial refrigerant equipment be accounted for, including both upright and under-counter? What about walk-in refrigerators? Ice makers?

I'm working on a renovation project and we'll be keeping some of the existing equipment. Should we include these systems in our calculations?

What is the required timeline for completing a CFC phase-out for this credit?

The refrigerant type I need to enter is missing from the credit form. What should I do?

Are HCFC or HFC refrigerants considered CFC-based refrigerants?

Documentation toolkit

The motherlode of cheat sheets

For full access, sign up now for LEEDuser Premium

FAQ

How can I determine the leakage rate of my equipment?

Should all commercial refrigerant equipment be accounted for, including both upright and under-counter? What about walk-in refrigerators? Ice makers?

I'm working on a renovation project and we'll be keeping some of the existing equipment. Should we include these systems in our calculations?

What is the required timeline for completing a CFC phase-out for this credit?

The refrigerant type I need to enter is missing from the credit form. What should I do?

Are HCFC or HFC refrigerants considered CFC-based refrigerants?

Pamela Mendez