Emissions factors for Canadian projects

Green Building Team on July 28, 2020

Theme
Green Building

Each month we’re highlighting an interesting question you posed to LEED Coach Canada regarding LEED v4/v4.1. LEED Coach Canada is supported by a collaborative team of professionals with diverse technical backgrounds located across Canada. For insightful answers to your LEED questions, email LEEDCoach@gbcicanada.ca.

Question:
What emissions factors do Canadian projects use for calculating Greenhouse Gas Emissions under LEED v4 EA Green power and Carbon Offsets credit and LEED v4.1 EA Renewable Energy credit?

For Canadian LEED v4 and v4.1 projects, it is acceptable to use the Canadian and provincial Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emission factors from the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Technical Reference: Greenhouse Gas Emissions to calculate GHG emissions by energy source. Be sure to include in the submission for certification the GHG emissions factors used as well as the calculations.

More News

New pricing in effect April 1

To ensure LEED and Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) Standard customers receive high-quality support and certification…
February 3, 2025

Ask the Expert – Philippe Hudon

Since 2004, Philippe Hudon has worked in the field of building mechanics services,…
January 30, 2025

2025 nomination period for the CAGBC Board of Directors now open

Members are the beating heart of the Canada Green Building Council (CAGBC), and…
January 27, 2025

CAGBC Awards nominations are open

Nominations have opened for the 2025 CAGBC Awards, a national competition celebrating green…
January 15, 2025