Sub-metering technologies – Compliance principle - KBCN1561
Where it can be demonstrated that alternative sub-metering technologies can meet or exceed the capabilities of systems set out in the BREEAM guidance, subject to approval, these can also be considered compliant.
It is the role of the Assessor and the project team to provide evidence and justification in a compliance principle query (see
KBCN1555).
The following metering standards or technologies are currently recognized as alternatives to pulsed output meters:
- M-bus.
I.e. systems that comply with the EN 13757 series of standards.
Also includes systems complying with the OMS (Open Metering System) standards.
Submetering – no additional monitoring benefit - KBCN1637
Where the asset is targeting answer E (submetering) and:
- Can show that there is no additional monitoring benefit from installing submeters in line with criterion 5 and,
- Has met the requirements for answers C (site metering) and D (building metering),
then the 6 credits for answer E are awarded by default.
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