GreenRight Certified (GreenRighting) is a certification program rewarding commercial and industrial
green building
Green building (also known as green construction, sustainable building, or eco-friendly building) refers to both a structure and the application of processes that are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's li ...
s that meet a defined set of energy efficiency standards relating to lighting equipment, lighting systems, lighting power density (LPD), and associated
building code
A building code (also building control or building regulations) is a set of rules that specify the standards for construction objects such as buildings and non-building structures. Buildings must conform to the code to obtain planning permis ...
compliance.
Developed by CandleRay, the GreenRight Certification is intended to provide business and facility owners with a simple framework for implementing
energy conservation
Energy conservation is the effort to reduce wasteful energy consumption by using fewer energy services. This can be done by using energy more effectively (using less and better sources of energy for continuous service) or changing one's behavi ...
through highly efficient, innovative, and more practical lighting systems. This platform is intended to ultimately streamline the adoption of more energy efficient technology, while also helping businesses improve cash flow over time.
A before and after audit process determines the
lighting power density (LPD) and the decrease in total facility
electric load
An electrical load is an electrical component or portion of a circuit that consumes (active) electric power, such as electrical appliances and lights inside the home. The term may also refer to the power consumed by a circuit. This is opposed ...
as it applies to the lighting system. The audit provides various improvements designed to qualify the facility for GreenRight Certification.
Process
*Review of Current Systems
*Analysis & Implementation
*Certification
Requirements For Certification
Prerequisites
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GR-PR 1]: Facility's lighting system must comply with National Electric Code, Life Safety Code, and any additional requirements set forth by local authorities having jurisdiction.
---AND---
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GR-PR 2A] ¹: New facilities must consume at least 10% less energy as compared to baseline standards.
---OR---
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GR-PR 2B] ¹: Major renovations must decrease whole building energy usage by at least 5% as compared to baseline standards.
System Core Requirements
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R-1²: Reduce lighting power density (LPD) with respect to all interior and exterior lighting systems by a minimum of 25%.
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R-2 Facility must comply with recommended ASHRAE/IESNA Lighting Power Allowance (LPA) by either:
the whole building method or
space-by-space method.
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R-3²: Facility must implement or maintain the following three control systems:
a. Bi-level or multi-level switching
b. Individual space controls (as recommended by ASHRAE/IESNA)
c. Automatic shut-off requirements (as recommended by ASHRAE/IESNA)
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R-4³: Facilities must undergo fundamental commissioning to verify lighting systems function as intended with no unnecessary energy consumption.
Outside Fulfillment
*¹ Buildings which comply with
GR-PR 2A] or
GR-PR 2B] may also fulfill the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a Green building certification systems, green building certification program used worldwide. Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it includes a set of rating ...
(LEED) Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance, Option 1. Facilities under 200,000 ft² may also qualify for the Prescriptive Options 2 or 3 (
ASHRAE
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE ) is an American professional association seeking to advance heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems design and constructio ...
Advanced Energy Design Guide and Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide).
*² Buildings which comply with
R-1and
R-3may also fulfill minimum requirements for Section 179D Federal Energy Tax Deduction and may qualify for a $0.30 - $0.60 per square foot tax incentive.
*³ Buildings which comply with
R-4may also fulfill LEED Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Prerequisite 1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems.
See also
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Energy conservation
Energy conservation is the effort to reduce wasteful energy consumption by using fewer energy services. This can be done by using energy more effectively (using less and better sources of energy for continuous service) or changing one's behavi ...
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Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007Pub.L. 110-140, originally named the Clean Energy Act of 2007, is an Act of Congress concerning the energy policy of the United States. As part of the United States Democratic Party, Democratic Pa ...
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Environmental design
Environmental design is the process of addressing surrounding environmental parameters when devising plans, programs, policies, buildings, or products. It seeks to create spaces that will enhance the natural, social, cultural and physical environm ...
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High-Performance Green Buildings
High-performance buildings are those which deliver a relatively higher level of energy efficiency performance or greenhouse gas reduction than what is required by building codes or other regulations. Architects, designers, and builders typically de ...
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Sustainable architecture
Sustainable architecture is architecture that seeks to minimize the negative environmental impact of buildings through improved efficiency and moderation in the use of materials, energy, development space and the ecosystem at large. Sometimes, su ...
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U.S. Green Building Council
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), founded in 1993, is a private 501(c)(3), membership-based non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in building design, construction, and operation. USGBC is best known for its development of t ...
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Building energy rating
Sustainable building rating systems