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Renewable energy for LEED Core and Shell for Data Center

CS-v4 EAc5:Renewable energy production
posted by  Rajat Wadhwa  on 

Hi,

I wanted to clarify how the renewable energy percentage is calculated for Core & Shell projects, specifically for data centers.

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Marcus Sheffer
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Mon Mar 23, 2026, 9:40 pm
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The location of Recyclable Storage

CS-v4 MRp1:Storage and collection of recyclables
posted by  SOYOUNG CHO  on 

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding the location of storage for recyclables under the LEED requirements.

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Baseline heating source where no fossil fuel is provided to building

NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Kevin Gilleran  on 

Hi,

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Thu Mar 19, 2026, 10:45 pm
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District Cooling Confirmation for Path 1 & Path 2

CS-v4 EAc2:Optimize energy performance
posted by  Anand k  on 

Hi,

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Thu Mar 19, 2026, 6:58 pm
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Energy model pump baseline for ultra tall buildings

CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Samantha Allen  on 

Has anyone run up against issues in energy modelling for spaces in ultra tall buildings? LEED baseline in IES 6x lower than the actual for the building.

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Thu Mar 19, 2026, 6:32 pm
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Strategy for Project surrounded by Active Non-LEED Construction & Dirt Roads

NC-v4 SSp1:Construction activity pollution prevention
posted by  A&L SUSTENTABILIDADE   on 

I am looking for advice on best strategy to comply with this prerequisite, since it's a unique site condition.

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Fri Mar 13, 2026, 6:57 pm

Interpretation MPR1 - existing land

NC-v4 MPR1:Must be in a permanent location on existing land
posted by  Jos Schild  on 

The explanation for MPR 1, contains additional information regarding 'existing land': "Buildings located on previously constructed docks, piers, jetties, infill, and other manufactured structures i

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Metricorps
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Fri Mar 13, 2026, 3:51 pm
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G3.1.1 exception d exhaust hood airflow baseline

NC-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Junaid Mujahid  on 

Hi All,

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Wed Mar 11, 2026, 2:36 pm

LEED Group project - Lighting Boundary

NC-v4 SSc6:Light pollution reduction
posted by  Edgar Arevalo  on 

I have a LEED Group project where I am pursuing the Light Pollution Reduction credit.  I have a concern regarding the lighting project boundary for a LEED Group site.

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Mon Mar 9, 2026, 10:10 pm
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LEED v4 ID+C – Baseline Envelope Clarification (ASHRAE 90.1-2010)

CI-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance
posted by  Sen Abraham  on 

Hello,

We are working on a LEED v4 ID+C office fit-out project with no envelope modifications — the envelope is entirely outside our scope of work.

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Mon Mar 9, 2026, 8:43 pm