Legrand products contribute to reducing site impact on the surrounding area
The Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category* approaches energy from a holistic perspective, addressing energy use reduction, energy-efficient design strategies, and renewable energy sources.
*Use of multiple products within the designated credit does not equate to achievement of multiple points in all cases.
Legrand Products Contribute to the Following Credits
| LEED VERISON | CREDIT NAME | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 and v4 | Minimum Energy Performance | NA |
| 2009 and v4 | Optimize Energy Performance | 1-13 |
| v4 | Demand Response | 1 |
| v4 | Fundamental Commissioning and Verification | NA |
| v4 | Enhanced Commissioning | 4 |
Minimum Energy Performance & Optimize Energy Performance Credits
Minimum Energy Performance (prerequisite for 2009 and v4): To establish the minimum level of energy efficiency for the proposed building and systems to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.
Optimize Energy Performance (2009 and v4): To achieve increasing levels of energy performance beyond the prerequisite standard to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use.
Max. Potential Point(s): 1-13
(Combining Legrand solutions can contribute to the achievement of up to 13 points, depending on project priorities and product choices)
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Our system controllers allow for full dimming in multi-occupant spaces and adjustable light levels based on occupants’ current needs. The system can incorporate digital switches that can be programmed for precise control of all loads. Point(s): 1
These products can be programmed to reduce unnecessary electrical loads and so reduce a facility’s energy use. Points: TBD by project. (Final points earned depends on building owner usage and percent load reduction achieved).
Our system allows occupants to reduce load with full dimming control and digital switches programmed to control all loads. Points: TBD by project. (Final points earned depends on building owner usage and percent load reduction).
Our aisle containment solution prevents hot exhaust air from mixing with cold supply air to help facilities and server rooms achieve energy savings. Optimize Energy Performance point(s):13 (33% reduction according to Legrand case study)
Our system is designed to redirect airflow from cold to hot aisles to maintain cooling. Minimum Energy Performance & Optimize Energy Performance Point(s): 1-18 (Final points earned depends on building owner’s ability to reduce temperature set points.
These products provide reliable power distribution for IT equipment cabinets while eliminating unnecessary power loads. Minimum Energy Performance & Optimize Energy Performance Point(s): Not applicable – products contribute to overall efficiency.
Our dimmer offering controls lighting levels and can reduce overall lighting load in a defined space. These universal dimmers work with every dimmable lamp, load and fixture. Point(s): Option 1: 5, Option 2: +1
This offering turns lights off when no longer needed on either a 24- or 12-hour schedule, thereby saving energy. Point(s): Option 1: 5, Option 2: +1
Occupancy sensors turn lights on and off automatically depending on the current use of a space for added energy efficiency. Point(s): Option 1: 5, Option 2: +1
Our plug load controllable receptables and wireless plug load RF receptacles reduce vampire loads from devices that consume power even when turned off. Point(s): 3 (Estimated 10% reduction)
Our LED fixtures are the most efficient luminaire choice available - and they meet aesthetic design requirements. Point(s): Not applicable – products contribute generally to overall efficiency.
Demand Response Credit
Demand Response (v4): To increase participation in demand response technologies and programs that make energy generation and distribution systems more efficient, increase grid reliability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Max. Potential Point(s): 1
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Our system controller acts as the brain for all subsystems involved in demand response. It can be programmed to match daily variations in utility demand and energy rates. Point(s): 1
The system controls and monitors every switch, outlet and lighting load to optimize energy performance during a demand response event. Point(s): 1
Fundamental Commissioning and Verification & Enhanced Commissioning Credits
Fundamental Commissioning and Verification (prerequisite for 2009 and v4): To support the design, construction and eventual operation of a project that meets the owner’s project requirements for energy, water, indoor environmental quality and durability.
Enhanced Commissioning (v4): To further support the design, construction and eventual operation of a project that meets the owner’s project requirements for energy, water, indoor environmental quality and durability.
Max. Potential Point(s): 4
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Our DLM experts support the CxA and facility manager, providing O&M documentation and occupant training, while the system itself provides autonomous, distributed control at the load level and supports M&V. Point(s): 4
Our system provides integrators with real-time visibility and control over the power distribution and status of any data center or telecomm closet from anywhere in the world. Point(s): 4
Guides and Resources
Legrand’s LEED Product Guide showcases the totality of our offering to support your new construction project.
Download our infographic to learn why you should take advantage of your outdoor space and how you can earn LEED open space credits.
Implementing sustainable site management strategies supported Legrand’s LEED® certification for our headquarters in West Hartford, CT. Download the full case study to learn more about this achievement.
Legrand’s LEED professionals offer insights and support on choosing the right products.
Legrand Product Contributions
Reduce light pollution by controlling indoor and outdoor lighting.
Understand and reduce environmental impacts with recycled or regional content, minimized waste, and product disclosure documentation.
Promote occupant productivity and comfort with high-quality, controllable lighting systems, acoustically dynamic products, and low-emitting materials.