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BUILDING CREDITS<\/h1>\n

Going green? Big Ass Fans\u00ae and Big Ass\u00ae Light LEDs can help. These incredibly efficient products contribute to earning points in a variety of green ratings systems, including LEED, Living Building Challenge and Green Globes.<\/p>\n

Below are some of the credits to which our products contribute. We\u2019ve provided layman\u2019s translations of each credit to get you started. Looking for more detail? Drop our design specialists a line here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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LEED CERTIFICATION<\/h2>\n

Translation: Design buildings that don\u2019t make the planet sad!<\/p>\n

ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE CREDITS<\/h3>\n

EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance<\/strong>
Translation: Don\u2019t be an energy hog.<\/em>
EA Credit 2: Optimize Energy Performance (EA Credit 1 in LEED 2009)<\/strong>
Translation: Don\u2019t stop at code minimum\u2014how low can you go?<\/em>
EA Credit 4: Demand Response (LEED v4 only)<\/strong>
Translation: Don\u2019t be too demanding of the power grid.<\/em>
EA Credit 6: Enhanced Refrigerant Management (EA Credit 4 in LEED 2009)<\/strong>
Translation: That whole climate change thing? Quit contributing to it.<\/em><\/p>\n

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INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY<\/h2>\n

EQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance<\/strong>
Translation: Fresh air! You need it!<\/em>
\nEQ Credit 1: Enhanced Indoor Air Quality Strategies (EQ Credit 2 Increased Ventilation in LEED 2009)<\/strong>
\nTranslation: Dilution is the solution to indoor pollution.<\/em>
\nEQ Credit 5: Thermal Comfort (EQ credit 7.1 in LEED 2009)<\/strong>
\nTranslation: Sweating is for gyms. Shivering is for people doing the polar plunge. Let\u2019s go for a happy medium, please.<\/em>
\nEQ Credit 6: Interior Lighting (EQ Credit 6.1 in LEED 2009)<\/strong>
\nTranslation: Get your projects out of the dark ages with quality lighting and smart controls.<\/em><\/p>\n

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INNOVATION IN DESIGN<\/h2>\n

IN Credit 1: Innovation in Design<\/strong>
\nTranslation: Try something new, we double-dog-dare you. Or you can blow away the requirements for another credit\u2014your choice.<\/em><\/p>\n

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REGIONAL PRIORITY CREDITS<\/h2>\n

RP Credit: Regional Priority<\/strong>
\nTranslation: Get bonus points based on where you live! Is it really, really hot outside? More points for you.<\/em><\/p>\n

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PLEASE REFER TO THE FOLLOWING LINKS FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:<\/h2>\n

LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Rating System\u00a0<\/a>
The Rating System lists the intent, requirements, and technologies\/strategies for each credit.
LEED 2009 for New Construction and Major Renovations Checklist\u00a0<\/a>
The Checklist helps project teams track their credits against requirements for certification.<\/p>\n

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LIVING BUILDING CHALLENGE IMPERATIVES<\/h2>\n

Translation: Being green is urgent!<\/em>Health & Happiness Petal: Imperative 08 Healthy Indoor Environment Complies with ASHRAE Standard 62<\/strong>
Translation: Again with the locking people in closed rooms\u2014give them a fan already!<\/em>
Energy Petal: Imperative 06 Net Positive Energy<\/strong>
105% of the project\u2019s energy needs must be supplied by on-site renewable energy on a net annual basis
Translation: It\u2019s not what your site can do for you, but what you can do for your site.<\/em><\/p>\n

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GREEN GLOBES SECTIONS<\/h2>\n

Translation: We like green globes and we cannot lie\u2026 you other brothas can\u2019t deny\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n

Section 3.7.1<\/strong>
\nComply with ASHRAE Standard 62.1 or equivalent and EZ (the air quality) must be at least 0.9 in all regularly occupied, mechanically-ventilated spaces
\nTranslation: If we have to say one more thing about closed rooms\u2026<\/em>
\nSection 3.3 Energy: Path B<\/strong>
\nReduce energy compared to reference base building, per ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010, Appendix G
\nTranslation: You\u2019ve seen ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G, surely you can do better than that!
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