1.7: Green Energy

(12 points)

GREEN GLOBES #1.7.1 Is “green electricity” purchased? 

• Yes (5 points) 
• No (0 points)

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Many energy retailers now offer energy produced from certified solar, water, wind, and recovery technologies.

GREEN GLOBES #1.7.2 Does the building utilize any of the following renewable on-site energy sources:

Tooltip Renewable energy sources do not deplete natural resources.

GREEN GLOBES #1.7.2.1 : Active Solar?

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This is generally used to increase the temperature of large volumes of water or air in commercial and industrial buildings.

GREEN GLOBES #1.7.2.2 : Wind?

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Wind turbines are generally used in stand-alone or wind farm applications to generate electricity

GREEN GLOBES #1.7.2.3 : Photo Voltaic?

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Photovoltaics generate electricity. They are most effective when used during the day, avoiding the need for battery or other storage systems.

GREEN GLOBES #1.7.2.4 : Ground Source?

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Using the temperature differential between above ground and below ground (or ground water), fluid is circulated in an underground (or underwater) loop. The energy collected is used for air and/or water heating. The system can be reversed in summer to provide cooling instead of heating.

GREEN GLOBES #1.7.2.5 : Bio-Mass?

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Fuel such as round wood, wood and agricultural waste, prepared wood fuels, landfill gas and digester gas are burned using high efficiency combustion to provide space and/or water heating.

GREEN GLOBES #1.7.3 What percentage of the building’s total energy use is supplied by these renewable sources? 

• ≥10% (2 points) 
• 1% - 9% (1 points) 
• 0% (0 points)

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Enter percentage of total annual energy requirements supplied from the sources in 1.7.2.

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