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“Quantifying GHG Emissions Reductions: A Guide to VCS VM0018 Methodology for Energy Efficiency and Waste Management Projects”

The VCS VM0018 methodology, also known as the “Energy Efficiency and Fuel Switching Project Protocol”, provides a standardized approach to quantify and verify GHG emissions reductions from energy efficiency and fuel switching projects. This methodology is applicable to a wide range of sectors, including buildings and waste management programs. In Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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Unlocking Revenue and Reducing Emissions: Carbon Credit Projects in Solid Waste Management

Solid waste management is a crucial aspect of modern urban living. As cities continue to grow, the amount of waste generated also increases, leading to a significant environmental impact. Solid waste management also presents an opportunity to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through the implementation of carbon credit projects. In Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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The TRUE Advisor Examination : An Overview

The TRUE Advisor Examination is a professional certification program for individuals working in the green building industry. The program is administered by GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.), the same organization that administers the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification program. TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency) is a Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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Water Performance: Water Efficiency Credit for LEED Existing building (O+M)

Water is a valuable resource that must be preserved and managed efficiently, especially in buildings. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) includes a Water Performance prerequisite for existing buildings (O+M) and interiors. The intent of this prerequisite is to Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices: Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M)

The Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M) is designed to promote continuity of information to ensure that energy-efficient operating strategies are maintained and provide a foundation for training and system analysis. This prerequisite applies to O+M: Existing Buildings and O+M: Interiors. To meet this prerequisite, building owners Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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Fundamental Refrigerant Management: Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M)

The use of refrigerants in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems can have a significant impact on the environment, especially when it comes to stratospheric ozone depletion. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system has recognized this issue and has included a prerequisite for Fundamental Refrigerant Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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Zero Waste and Sustainable Materials Management – Quiz

1. What is Zero Waste? a. Sending all waste to landfills and incinerators b. Reducing waste to a minimum and using recycling and composting to divert waste from landfills and incinerators c. Recycling all materials regardless of economic feasibility d. Reducing waste generation without regard for resource conservation Answer: b Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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Energy Performance: Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite for LEED Existing building (O+M)

Energy performance is a critical aspect of sustainable building design and operation. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) includes several prerequisites and credits related to energy efficiency and management. One of the Energy and Atmosphere prerequisites for LEED Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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Enhanced Refrigerant Management: Energy and Atmosphere Credit for LEED Existing building (O+M)

Refrigerants play an important role in heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC&R) equipment. They are essential to keep our indoor environment comfortable and cool. However, some refrigerants contribute to climate change and ozone depletion. The use of such refrigerants has prompted building owners and managers to adopt new refrigerant management Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago

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Grid Harmonization: Energy and Atmosphere Credit for LEED Existing building (O+M)

The Grid Harmonization credit for LEED Existing Buildings (O+M) aims to promote demand response technologies and programs that improve energy generation and distribution systems, increase grid reliability, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This credit is worth one point, and the following are the requirements to achieve it: Case 1: Demand Read more…

By firstgreen, 2 years ago