Which of the following falls under the Energy and Atmosphere credit category?

Which of the following falls under the Energy and Atmosphere credit category?
A . Interior Lighting
B . Heat Island Reduction
C . Cooling Tower Water Use
D . Enhanced Refrigerant Management

Answer: D

Explanation:

The Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category addresses the energy performance, efficiency, and renewable sources of buildings. One of the credits in this category is EA Credit: Enhanced Refrigerant Management, which aims to reduce the emissions of ozone-depleting substances and greenhouse gases from refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. Refrigerants are substances that are used to transfer heat in cooling systems. Some refrigerants have high global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP), which means they can contribute to climate change and damage the ozone layer if they leak or are improperly disposed of. Enhanced refrigerant management involves selecting refrigerants with low GWP and ODP, minimizing refrigerant charge size, and preventing or detecting leaks12.

Reference: LEED v4 Green Associate Candidate Handbook1, LEED v4 BD+C Reference Guide2