Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00457
Is a building powered by renewables if the renewable energy generated on site exceeds total energy use of the building?

Yes, a building is considered to have all of its electricity considered as renewables if the sum of all renewable energy generated on-site and off-site is equal to, or greater than, the total electricity use of the building annually.

Where the quantity of renewable energy generated by on-site renewables is greater than the total electricity use of the building annually, there is no additional requirement to purchase off-site renewables.





Rating Tools

This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

  • Green Star Buildings v1 / Positive / 23 Energy Source
  • Green Star Buildings v1.0 / Positive / 23 Energy Source
  • Green Star Performance v2 / Positive / 19 Energy Source


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