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GY Framework Credit Intents and Requirements

Introduction to PSI Credits
PSI Prerequisite 1: Code Compliance
PSI Prerequisite 2:  Water Metering
PSI Credit 1: Shared Services: Energy/Water Efficiencies
PSI Credit 2: Renewable Energy: Expanded Use
PSI Credit 3: Carbon Emission Reduction
PSI Credit 4: Electric Load/Demand Efficiency
PSI Credit 5: Water Use Efficiency
PSI Credit 6: Water Quality
PSI Credit 7: Snow Plan
PSI Credit 8: Utility Construction and Resource Management
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GY Framework Intents and Requirements PSI Credit2
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PSI Credit 2:  Renewable Energy: Expanded Use

1 - 3 Points

    INTENT

To reduce dependency on fossil fuels through the use of green energy resource alternatives.

    REQUIREMENTS

Develop or incorporate into future project developments through construction, CC&R’s or other binding documents, renewable, non-polluting source(s) of energy sufficient to meet a percentage of the energy needs of the project as follows:

Minimum percent of project's energy needs from renewable, non-polluting resources produced on-site

Points

10%

1

20%

2

30% or more

3

 

For Local Governments: Incorporated Towns, Cities, and Counties:

A municipality can earn points by providing:

Information on renewable energy being purchased

Green tags purchased for general load

Information on any net metered facilities they may have that are generating renewable energy (i.e., biomass from wastewater treatment plant or landfill, wind, solar, etc.) 

Documentation that a specific city project is being fueled in part from a renewable resource

Copy of ordinance supporting right to solar access

Copy of signed agreement to generate ethanol from solid waste


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