A project owner has selected a non-LEED building for new office space. The build

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试卷: LEED AP ID+C 模拟试卷A[查看]
A project owner has selected a non-LEED building for new office space. The building has a geo-exchange system. The benefits of geo- exchange system can be applicable to which credit?
A: Sustainable Sites Credit, Site Selection, Onsite Renewable Energy
B: Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
C: Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Green Power
D: Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance, HVAC

参考答案: D

本题解释:
See SS Credit 1, Option 2, Path 11, Implementation, Ineligible On-site Systems

Geo-exchange is an energy-efficient heating and cooling strategy applicable to EA Credit 1. This is different than geothermal energy.

Geo-exchange systems are not eligible systems for onsite renewable energy. If you want to read an example of geo-exchange, you can click this link:
http://geoexchange.sustainablesources.com/