If the RECs are sold (solar RECs) is there a requirement that the RECs HAVE to be solar, or can they be any kind of RECs (wind)?

Our project area is less than 75% of the total building area - as we are one of the tenants in 25 floor building. So i guess the project would qualify under Case1 - Option 2.

I have a bit of a dilemma on my hands with the WE calculations. By owner request, we specified dual flush toilets throughout the building.

I am working on a project which is being designed for a south pacific island. The majority of the construction materials do not exist on the island with the exception of rock.

Does FSC organization provide a definition of "product" before? Actually I have two cases for studies.

i am entering data, and have a small room with wide windows that push the number to .26.

I would like to make sure of one thing.

We are modeling a Core & Shell office building where the HVAC system is in the tenant scope. we are only delivering chilled water and outdoor air to the tenant areas.

I appreciate your interpretations on the ASHRAE 62.1 regarding the requirement for naturally ventilated spaces: 5.1.1 Location and Size of Openings: Naturally ventilated spaces shall be permanentl

Has anyone heard of an alternate compliance path where we count the new greenspace we're creating where we're removing hardscape, as a reduction in the heat island effect on the site?