A newly constructed school has installed solar thermal systems and wind turbines on site. To achieve the maximum number of Energy and Atmosphere points, which team members must be included?

A newly constructed school has installed solar thermal systems and wind turbines on site. To achieve the maximum number of Energy and Atmosphere points, which team members must be included?
A . Energy Modeler and Contractor
B . Construction Manager and Energy Modeler
C . Energy Modeler and Commissioning (Cx) Agent
D . Commissioning (Cx) Agent and Facilities Manager

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Answer: C

Explanation:

To achieve the maximum number of Energy and Atmosphere points, the project team must include an energy modeler and a commissioning agent. The energy modeler is responsible for performing the whole-building energy simulation that demonstrates the energy performance improvement over the baseline building, which is required for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 2 and Credit 11. The commissioning agent is responsible for verifying that the building’s energy systems are installed, calibrated, and perform according to the owner’s project requirements, basis of design, and construction documents, which is required for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite 1 and Credit 31. The commissioning agent also ensures that the renewable energy systems are properly integrated and functioning2. The contractor and the construction manager are not directly involved in the energy modeling or commissioning process, although they must follow the design specifications and coordinate with the commissioning agent. The facilities manager is not required for achieving the Energy and Atmosphere points, although they may benefit from the training and documentation provided by the commissioning agent.

References:

LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p.361

Understanding Integrative Design in LEED v4, p.92