LIVE image

BuildingGreen Bulletin: Calculating Carbon for Buildings - July EBN

Posted June 30, 2008 3:19 PM by Mark Piepkorn
Related Categories: The Industry, LEED, Case Studies, Bulletin, Product Talk
 

Twice each month, BuildingGreen publishes an email news bulletin with current news and product information briefs. Sign up here — it's free. We will never share or sell your email address, and you may unsubscribe at any time.


Comments (1) | Send | | 3438 Views

Comments

The article references NREL's Michael Deru and his thoughts on using either a national or regional carbon intensity when calculating a building's carbon footprint instead of local. I have been using local, with the reasoning that when comparing energy usage between office locations, it's educational to understand differences in local energy sources. Currently, I understand there is no one "correct" method for this calculation. I have spoken with several others in this field that have concurred, but would like to know of anyone's arguments for either method.
Posted 7/16/08 3:03 PM by Sara Graham
(Comment Moderation is enabled. Your comment will not appear until approved.)

   

Get new posts via e-mail:


Recent Comments

Redefining What Makes a Building Product Green

Rick Duncan says, “Jennifer, I just received the January 2012 EBN yesterday and your feature article written with Paul...” More...

Paula Melton says, “Ramakrishna, I don't think anyone's suggesting that we do without any biobased materials. Right no...” More...

Ramakrishna Venkatasamy says, “I hardly think any building can do without wood or other bio-based materials. There is still the iss...” More...


Energy Modeling, Building Size, and BIM—What’s Cost-Effective?

Robert Riversong says, “I've found that basic energy modeling is so cost-effective, it would be crazy not to use it, prefera...” More...


Redefining What Makes a Building Product Green

Robert Riversong says, “Rick Duncan, I realized that the study I quoted might be considered a bit out of date (even if the ...” More...



Follow BuildingGreen
Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Linkedin