Comments on: Green that will cost Greensburg http://monoblogue.us/2008/01/11/green-that-will-cost-greensburg/ I've presented news and views from Maryland's Eastern Shore since 2005, but my writing can be found at several conservative websites. Fri, 25 May 2012 03:19:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Michael http://monoblogue.us/2008/01/11/green-that-will-cost-greensburg/comment-page-1/#comment-74796 Michael Sat, 12 Jan 2008 14:36:57 +0000 http://monoblogue.us/?p=788#comment-74796 That's correct, but achieving LEED Certified, Silver, or even Gold status would result in significant energy savings at much less cost. A recent change in LEED standards mandated any building that seeks certification have at least a 10.5% reduction in energy costs, which would achieve 2 LEED credits. But those credits are independent of status, e.g. a Certified Building could achieve all 10 available credits (the 42% reduction) while a Gold building could get by with the two energy reduction credits if it made the points up in other areas. Bear in mind as well that all of these buildings will have to follow each and every prerequisite as well. I think I'll do a follow-up article just outlining those. That’s correct, but achieving LEED Certified, Silver, or even Gold status would result in significant energy savings at much less cost.

A recent change in LEED standards mandated any building that seeks certification have at least a 10.5% reduction in energy costs, which would achieve 2 LEED credits. But those credits are independent of status, e.g. a Certified Building could achieve all 10 available credits (the 42% reduction) while a Gold building could get by with the two energy reduction credits if it made the points up in other areas.

Bear in mind as well that all of these buildings will have to follow each and every prerequisite as well. I think I’ll do a follow-up article just outlining those.

]]> By: ShoreThings http://monoblogue.us/2008/01/11/green-that-will-cost-greensburg/comment-page-1/#comment-74794 ShoreThings Sat, 12 Jan 2008 07:52:11 +0000 http://monoblogue.us/?p=788#comment-74794 According to the standards quoted by the resolution, they would save 42% in energy costs over a standard building. In my moderate sized house, that would mean saving a minimum of about $1200 per year in electricity costs alone. You also have to consider that the building would probably have a longer life expectancy and higher resale value. We have to look at the bigger picture here. I am glad that they are making an attempt to be responsible citizens of this planet. 2112 rocks. According to the standards quoted by the resolution, they would save 42% in energy costs over a standard building. In my moderate sized house, that would mean saving a minimum of about $1200 per year in electricity costs alone. You also have to consider that the building would probably have a longer life expectancy and higher resale value. We have to look at the bigger picture here. I am glad that they are making an attempt to be responsible citizens of this planet. 2112 rocks.

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