[Equest-users] Fuel Cells

[Nick Caton]

Interesting question, Arpan!

 

Here's an article with a fellow expounding his thoughts... I think he
makes a good case regarding EAc2.  If you can ensure the fuel to
replenish the fuel cells is generated on-site, it would appear you're in
line with the intent of the EAc2 credit (onsite renewable energy):

 

http://www.green-buildings.com/content/781444-fuel-cells-renewable-energ
y-are-they-applicable-leed

 

No direct experience to share... As the model goes, I expect you could
handle fuel cells by modifying an engine generator and setting up a
custom fuel meter/rate that accounts for the fuel cell fuel costs
(whether purchased from off site or generated on-site).  You might
simply approximate the entire system's cost/efficiency and use a
straight meter as well.  I'm sure many of us would be interested to hear
how you approach this, if you do =).

 

~Nick

 

 

 

 

NICK CATON, E.I.T.

PROJECT ENGINEER

Smith & Boucher Engineers

25501 west valley parkway

olathe ks 66061

direct 913 344.0036

fax 913 345.0617

www.smithboucher.com 

 

From: equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Arpan
Bakshi
Sent: Tuesday, March 22, 2011 11:02 AM
To: equest-users
Subject: [Equest-users] Fuel Cells

 


Looking for reports from the field on using fuel cells to offset
building energy cost in your EAp2/c1 submittals. Anyone successfully
submit this strategy for LEED EA credit?
-- 

 

 

Arpan Bakshi  LEED AP BD+C

 

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