Energy and Atmosphere
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Energy and Atmosphere is a key LEED category that focuses on optimizing building energy performance, promoting renewable energy use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Statements (44)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf | LEED credit category ⓘ |
| administeredBy | U.S. Green Building Council NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
improve building energy monitoring
ⓘ
lower operational carbon emissions ⓘ support grid-responsive buildings ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
LEED for Building Design and Construction
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
LEED for Building Operations and Maintenance NERFINISHED ⓘ LEED for Homes NERFINISHED ⓘ LEED for Interior Design and Construction NERFINISHED ⓘ LEED for Neighborhood Development NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| contributesTo |
LEED certification level
ⓘ
LEED energy-related points ⓘ |
| encourages |
building energy modeling
ⓘ
efficient HVAC systems ⓘ efficient lighting systems ⓘ high-performance building envelopes ⓘ use of green power and carbon offsets ⓘ use of on-site renewable energy ⓘ |
| evaluatedBy |
energy performance modeling
ⓘ
measured building energy use ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
optimizing building energy performance
ⓘ
promoting renewable energy use ⓘ reducing greenhouse gas emissions ⓘ |
| hasGoal |
encourage efficient building systems
ⓘ
improve overall building energy efficiency ⓘ reduce energy consumption in buildings ⓘ support low-carbon energy sources ⓘ |
| includes |
advanced energy metering
ⓘ
demand response strategies ⓘ enhanced commissioning ⓘ fundamental commissioning and verification ⓘ minimum energy performance requirements ⓘ ongoing building energy performance tracking ⓘ optimized energy performance credits ⓘ refrigerant management requirements ⓘ renewable energy production credits ⓘ |
| partOf | LEED rating system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
climate change mitigation
ⓘ
energy codes and standards ⓘ sustainable building design ⓘ |
| supports |
long-term building performance optimization
ⓘ
transition to low-carbon energy systems ⓘ |
| usesStandard |
ASHRAE energy standards
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
local energy codes as baselines ⓘ |
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