EC-018 Pre-existing Infrastructure (LPC)

To meet the on-site Net Positive requirement of LPC, manufacturers can take advantage of pre-existing renewable energy systems located on manufacturing facilities or administrative buildings that are owned or operated by the manufacturer attempting certification. This is allowed as long as the renewable energy output has not been double counted for other products attempting LPC certification. The project team must provide all of the following:

• Photographs of the existing system
• Metering data or other records documenting the amount of energy produced by the existing renewable energy system
• Calculations indicating how much of the renewable energy produced by the existing system will be attributed to the LPC product and confirmation that as the production of the product scales, the existing renewable energy system can reasonably meet increased needs until the time of recertification, 3 years
• A narrative signed by the owner outlining the system design and Imperative approach and explaining the system’s ownership, operations, and/or physical location in relation to the manufacturer and associated facilities
• A signed statement from the owner of the renewable energy system that the energy attributed to the LPC product will not be double counted for any other claims.