R R LEED
New Construction
Schools
Existing Buildings Operations and Maintenance
Core and Shell
Healthcare
RetailHomes
Commercial Interiors Neighborhood Development
Certified 40
Silver 50
Gold 60
70
Platinum 80
0
10
20
30
Contribution from ClimaCool Solutions Certified
SHC - HP SHC - HR UCH - HP UCH - HR UGW UCW UCA UCR
What is LEED?
Created in 2000 by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED
is a voluntary third party certification program and the
nationally accepted benchmark for design, construction
and operation of high performance green buildings. The
program evaluates and gives points to everything from
rooftops to landscaping and alternative transportation
options. LEED is comprised of four levels (Certified,
Silver, Gold or Platinum) which measure the “greenness”
of a building. The point system for the levels is below:
• Certified 40 - 49 points• Silver 50 - 59 points• Gold 60 - 79 points• Platinum 80 points and above
It is important to note that a single piece of equipment
cannot gain points - all components of a building
contribute to an accumulated total for a final summation.
However, the individual pieces and parts of the building
contribute to points and are critical to each level in LEED.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Potential Point Contribution to LEED Certified Buildings with ClimaCool Solutions
Retail (LEED-R)
Cultivates and directs high-performance retail projects,
including but not limited to banks, restaurants, apparel,
big box, and electronics.
Homes (LEED-H)
Consensus-developed, third party-verified, voluntary
rating system which promotes the design and
construction of high-performance green homes.
Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) Certifies high-performance green interiors that
are healthy, productive places to work; are less
costly to operate and maintain; and have a reduced
environmental footprint.
Neighborhood Development (LEED-ND)
Integrates the principles of smart growth, urbanism
and green building into the first national system for
neighborhood design.
With the right application, a ClimaCool chiller can take your project to the next LEED level. Types of LEED Rating Systems A multitude of unique projects seek LEED status, each
with differing requirements and demands. Therefore,
multiple systems were created to recognize the
individualistic needs of varying construction types
and space usages.
The following are the Certified Rating Systems:
New Construction/Major Renovation (LEED-NC)
Guides and distinguishes high-performance commercial
and institutional projects, including office buildings,
high-rise residential buildings, government buildings,
recreational facilities, manufacturing plants and labs.
Schools (LEED-S)
Recognizes the unique nature of the design and
construction of K-12 schools. It addresses issues such as
classroom acoustics, master planning, mold prevention
and environmental site assessment.
Existing Buildings Operations & Maintenance (LEED-EB)
Addresses whole-building cleaning and maintenance
issues (including chemical use), recycling programs,
exterior maintenance programs and systems upgrades.
Core and Shell Development (LEED-CS)
Covers base building elements such as structure,
envelope and the HVAC system. LEED for Core and
Shell is designed to be complementary to the LEED for
Commercial Interiors rating system.
Healthcare (LEED-HC)
Guides the design and construction of both new
buildings and major renovations, and can be applied
to inpatient, outpatient and licensed long-term
care facilities, medical offices, assisted living facilities
and medical education and research centers.
Sustainable Sites Modular chillers were initially
designed with the retrofit market in mind translating
into a minimal footprint that saves valuable space. For
example, the UCH can eliminate the need for water
heaters, boilers and
boiler accessories
while providing the
most heating capacity
per square foot in the
smallest operating
footprint. This is just
one example of the
reduced footprint of
ClimaCool chillers but
all models contribute
to the Credit 5.2
Site Development -
Maximize Open Space.
Energy and Atmosphere ClimaCool is committed
to manufacturing the highest efficiency modular
chillers available to reduce a buidling’s total energy
consumption. Buildings designed around a ClimaCool
modular chiller can help earn up to 14 points in Credit
1 Optimized Energy Performance. Most models can
be used with a geothermal loop. Geothermal loops
use the ground or ground water as a thermal energy
source to heat a building, or as a thermal energy
sink to cool a building. The temperature of the earth
below the frost line remains relatively constant which
reduces the amount of additional energy needed to
heat or cool and helps fulfill Credit 2 On-site Renewable
Energy and earn an additional 3 points. LEED requires
fundamental commissioning prerequisites are met
before any points may be earned. Additional points may
be earned for Credit 3 Enhanced Commissioning as well
as Credit 5 Measurement and Verification by utilizing the
CoolLogic Control System. The control system optimizes
UCH
30, 50, 70 and 85 tons
With the right application, a ClimaCool chiller can take your project to the next LEED level.
LEED for New Construction and Major Renovation
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Materials and Resource
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation in Design
Energy and Atmosphere
Regional Priority
35 points
14 points
15 points
10 points
26 points
4 points6 points
LEED Categories
There are several areas of focus that tie into each
level and point when evaluating a building for LEED
certification. This approach promotes a “whole
building” appraisal methodology. ClimaCool chillers can
help earn credit in four of the seven categories:
• Sustainable Sites
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Materials and Resource
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation in Design
Energy and Atmosphere
Regional Priority
Sustainable Sites
Water Efficiency
Materials and Resource
Indoor Environmental Quality
Innovation in Design
Energy and Atmosphere
Regional Priority
Indoor Environmental Quality The redundant
nature of modular chillers provides flexibility to obtain
specific project turndown and capacity requirements
while allowing for future expansion. This feature allows
portions of each building to be controlled separately
creating the ability to have unique set points for
different areas of the building. This ensures precise
heating, cooling and humidity controlled environments
and satisfies credit 6.2 Controllability of System -
Thermal Comfort, 7.1 Thermal Comfort - Design and 7.2
Thermal Comfort - Verification.
While ClimaCool modules do not contribute to a water
efficiency credit, utilizing factory mounted motorized
valves helps reduce water usage. For example, a
building with a typical 400 ton building load utilizing
a six module bank can reduce required water flow by
more than 90%. Our support of USGBC and ASHRAE
show our commitment to excellence. ClimaCool looks
forward to becoming your LEED and green building
solution partner.
compressor and valve staging to unload capacity
and flows to precisely match building demand. The
system also trends data and communicates chiller bank
performance to the Building Automation Systems which
helps track and minimize total building energy use.
All ClimaCool chillers utilize a micro charge of
environmentally friendly R-410A or R-134a refrigerant.
The use of brazed plate heat exchangers minimizes the
required refrigerant to approximately one pound per
ton. This meets and exceeds the refrigerant charge/
ton prerequisite and helps earn two points in Credit 4
Enhanced Refrigerant Management. Total, ClimaCool
chillers can help earn up to 24 points in the Energy and
Atmosphere category.
Materials and Resource All modules easily fit
through standard 36” doorways and onto typical
freight elevators eliminating the need for demolition
and reconstruction. This earns credits 1.1 Building
Reuse - Maintain existing Walls, Floors and Roof and
Building Reuse - Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural
Elements 1.2.
Focused on reducing energy consumption and the environmental impact of your heating/cooling equipment.
Green is Cost Effective Most builders view green as a more expensive project
and not always feasible for tight budgets. The fact is
most green buildings only have an average first cost
that is 1 - 2.5% more than the alternative. Even more
importantly, the pay back period begins immediately
after the building begins operating shrinking the green
premium. For example, the SHC onDEMAND® heat pump
and heat recovery system can cut HVAC total system
energy by 50% or more. The on-demand operation
allows any module to be indexed for heating or cooling
regardless of its position in the bank and the patent-
pending 6 header design eliminates the required space
between and external to the modules providing the
smallest operating footprint. ClimaCool was recently
named the winner of the 2012 AHR Expo Innovation
Award for Green Building for the SHC. Considering the
typical HVAC system usually uses about 60% or more
of a building’s energy, that reduction is significant. In
addition, tenants in green work environments often are
more productive, healthier and have a higher morale
while green housing is able to charge a premium, have
higher occupancy rates and enjoy the increased cash
flow that results from lower operating costs.
New Construction
Existing Building
LEED Points
12% 8% 1
14% 10% 2
16% 12% 3
18% 14% 4
20% 16% 5
22% 18% 6
24% 20% 7
26% 22% 8
28% 24% 9
30% 26% 10
32% 28% 11
34% 30% 12
36% 32% 13
38% 34% 14
40% 36% 15
42% 38% 16
44% 40% 17
46% 42% 18
48% 44% 19
LEED Points
Before being eligible for LEED certification, your building
must meet minimum program requirements. Partial
buildings are not eligible for certification.
Focused on reducing energy consumption and the environmental impact of your heating/cooling equipment.
SHC onDEMAND®
Simultaneous Heating and Cooling Heat Pump and Heat Recovery
ClimaCool can contribute up to 30 total points.
1. Values are derived from typical applications. Numbers may vary based on other applications and are dependent upon other system components.
2. Points calculated are for building reuse for major construction.
Category SHC - HP SHC - HR UCH - HP UCH - HR UGW UCW UCR UCASustainable Sites 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0Energy and Atmosphere1 24 24 22 22 17 9 6 8Materials and Resources2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2Indoor Environmental Quality 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3Total Possible Points 30 30 28 28 23 15 12 13
30, 50, 70 & 85 TonSHC Heat Pump
SHC-HP
30, 50, 70 & 85 TonWaterCooledUCW
30, 50, 70 TonRemote
Air CooledUCR
80 TonScrewUGW
20 & 30 TonPackagedAir Cooled
UCA
30, 50, 70 & 85 TonHeat Recovery
SHC-HR
30, 50, 70 & 85 TonHeat Pump/
Heat RecoveryUCH-HP/HR
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ClimaCool works continually to improve its products. As a result, the design and specifications of each product at the time for order may be changed without notice and may not be as described herein. Please contact ClimaCool’s Customer Service Department at (405) 815-3000 for specific information on the current design and specifications. Statements and other information contained herein are not express warranties and do not form the basis of any bargain between the parties, but are merely ClimaCool’s opinion or commendation of its products.
‘USGBC®’ and related logo is a trademark owned by the U.S. Green Building Council® and is used with permission.
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