Plug-in task lighting will be utilized in a LEED project at all workstations. The task lighting is not included in the installed lighting power calculations for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance since

Plug-in task lighting will be utilized in a LEED project at all workstations. The task lighting is not included in the installed lighting power calculations for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance since
A . it is being covered by Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1. Lighting Control
B . it is specifically exempted by ASHRAE
C . it will be installed by the owner
D . the lamp wattage has not been determined

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Answer: C

Explanation:

Plug-in task lighting is considered as furniture and is not included in the installed lighting power calculations for Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance. It is also not required to comply with the lighting control requirements of ASHRAE 90.1-2010. However, it can be used to satisfy the individual control requirement of Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting, Option 1.

References:

LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p.361

LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, p.6012

ASHRAE 90.1-2010, Section 9.1.13