2.b Renewable and Clean Energy

Implement life cycle cost-effective renewable electric energy and thermal energy projects on-site. Consider long-term off-site sources of renewable power or Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) where on-site opportunities are limited. Utilize clean and alternative energy sources where possible. 

Requirements: 

• Submit Life Cycle Cost Analysis for on-site renewable energy. 
  • Required Documentation: 
    • On-site renewable energy feasibility studies or Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA). 
    • Renewable energy design documents plans and specifications, and sub-contract, if applicable.
• Submit documentation for on-site renewable energy system(s) , and/or long-term off-site sources of renewable power, and/or RECs as applicable. 
  • Assessment Guidance: Pending findings of on-site renewable energy feasibility studies or LCCA, provide documentation per one (or more if applicable) of the following: 
    • ASHRAE/IgCC Renewable Energy Design: Final design or construction documents demonstrate ASHRAE Standard 189.1 Section 7.4.1.1 On-Site Renewable System was followed or IgCC 2018 Chapter 7; OR 
    • Renewable Energy On Building/Federal Property: Final design or construction documents, utility records, agreements, contracts, or photos demonstrate agency-owned renewable energy or Power Purchase Agreements for renewable energy on federal property or from federal property. Agency must own RECs. If taking credit for a centralized system, demonstrate percentage of renewable energy attributed to the building; OR
    • Off-Site Renewable Energy: Final design or construction documents, utility records, agreements, contracts, or photos demonstrate Power Purchase Agreements for renewable energy or green power purchased from the utility. Demonstrate percentage of renewable energy for federal use attributed to the building. Agency must own RECs; OR 
    • Alternative Energy System: Final design or construction documents, utility records, agreements, contracts, or photos demonstrate there is an alternative energy system on the building, or the building is served by a district alternative energy system; OR 
    • Renewable Energy Certificates: Demonstrate that RECs are purchased for a term of at least 2 years.; OR 
    • Life-Cycle Cost Analysis: An LCCA demonstrates that renewable or alternative energy is not life-cycle cost effective. 
  • References: 
    • 10 U.S.C. § 2911: Energy Performance Goals and Master Plan 
    • 42 U.S.C. § 15852: Federal Purchase Requirement 

LCCA:

If performed, what was the finding of the Life-Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA)? 

• Tracking 1: What percentage of energy will come from the renewable energy system(s)? (provide per agency policy, if applicable)
• Tracking 2: What is the system's total capacity for renewable electric energy? (provide per agency policy, if applicable)
• Tracking 3: What is the system's total capacity for renewable thermal energy? (provide per agency policy, if applicable)
• Tracking 4: List renewable energy technology.

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