Section Env-A 4708.02 - Eligible Buildings and Projects(a) Eligible new buildings shall be limited to: (1) New buildings that are designed to replace an existing building on the offset project site; and(2) New buildings designed to be zero net energy buildings.(b) Eligible offset projects shall reduce CO2 emissions through one or more of the following energy conservation measures (ECMs): (1) Improvements in the energy efficiency of combustion equipment that provide space heating or hot water, or both, including a reduction in fossil fuel consumption through the use of renewable energy;(2) Improvements in the efficiency of heating distribution systems, including proper sizing and commissioning of heating systems;(3) Installation or improvement of energy management systems;(4) Improvement in the efficiency of hot water distribution systems and reduction in demand for hot water;(5) Measures that improve the thermal performance of the building envelope and/or reduce building envelope air leakage;(6) Measures that improve the passive solar performance of buildings and use of active heating systems using renewable energy; and(7) Fuel switching to a less carbon-intensive fuel for use in combustion systems, including the use of liquid or gaseous renewable fuels, provided that conversions to electricity shall not be eligible.N.H. Code Admin. R. Env-A 4708.02
#9481, eff 5-23-09; ss by #10469, eff 1-1-14