A project building in a sunny location has photovoltaic cells that generate part

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题F[查看]
A project building in a sunny location has photovoltaic cells that generate part of the building’s electricity. What is true about this project?

A: The project will need to purchase Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) equal to the amount of onsite renewable energy generated
B: The project’s on-site energy is Green-e certified
C: The project will receive RECs from the utility provider
D: The project’s annual energy costs from utility provider will be lower than they would if it did not have photovoltaic system

参考答案: D

本题解释:
A Onsite and offsite renewable energy are two different things. Generating onsite power is not related to the purchase of RECs.
B Off-site renewable energy (not onsite) must come from renewable resources that meet the Green-e certification requirements as defined by the Center for Resource Solutions.
C A building that generates its own power doesn’t receive RECs.

RECs represent the reduced emissions of renewable energy compared to conventional fossil fuels. RECs are sold separately allowing people to purchase the “greenness” of the electricity. This allows anyone to purchase an REC even if the power to their building is not renewable.
D Having onsite renewable energy reduces demand for grid-source energy and offsets the building’s energy costs.