LEED Support
The release of USGBC’s LEED 3.0 places additional emphasis on reducing a building’s energy use and verifying that the reductions have been achieved. Minimum energy use targets for new buildings are 10% better than ASHRAE 90.1-2007, which will drive design teams to create even more efficient buildings. The USGBC now requires sharing energy use information by providing access to a Portfolio Manager account. For more information on this Minimum Program Requirement, see the USGBC’s web page on the Building Performance Partnership.
For new buildings, designing for superior energy efficiency can now earn up to 19 points. Demonstrating this performance by developing a robust measurement & verification plan is worth 3 points. We can help you create and implement an IPMVP-adherent M&V plan that will satisfy the requirements for Energy & Atmosphere Credit 5.
Building Performance & Measurement
The release of USGBC’s LEED 3.0 places additional emphasis on reducing a building’s energy use and verifying that the reductions are real. More aggressive energy use targets will push the design team to provide more efficient buildings. The desire for performance verification will show that these targets have been met. The new USGBC requirement to provide energy use information will demonstrate that design goals have been achieved.
Energy efficiency can now earn up to19 points and developing a robust measurement & verification plan is worth three points. We can help you create and implement an IPMVP-adherent M&V plan that will satisfy the requirements for Energy & Atmosphere Credit 5.
Energy Audits
Performing an ASHRAE Level I energy audit is a LEED EB prerequisite. As part of this process, we can review your utility bills, validate your Portfolio Manager data, conduct a site visit, and provide recommendations to improve the operation of your facility. If applicable, we can also apply for the Energy Star label for your building.
Measurement & Verification
Third party Measurement & Verification including actual measurements and data logging.
LEED Training
Stetz Consulting is a member of the USGBC Education Provider Program. Please see our course offerings for LEED classes which can be provided live or via webinar.
