GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL - Leed v5.0 - Rating System For Building Operations and Maintenance

RATING
SYSTEM
BUILDING OPERATIONS + MAINTENANCE: EXISTING BUILDINGS
BETA VERSION
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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IPp1 Prerequisite: Assessment for Climate Resilience ................................................................................................... 4
IPp2 Prerequisite: Social Impact Assessment .................................................................................................................... 5
IPp3 Prerequisite: Operational Carbon Projection .............................................................................................................6
IPc1 Credit: Operational Planning and Response for Resilience ...................................................................................7
IPc2 Credit: Equity within Operations and Maintenance Staff........................................................................................ 8
Location and Transportation (LT) ............................................................................. 10

LTp1 LT Prerequisite: Sustainable Transportation Policy ............................................................................................... 10
LTc1 LT Credit: Sustainable Transportation Performance .............................................................................................. 11
Sustainable Sites (SS) .................................................................................................. 15

SSp1 SS Prerequisite: Site Management Policy ................................................................................................................. 15
SSc1 SS Credit: Rainwater Management .............................................................................................................................. 16
SSc2 SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction .................................................................................................................................. 17
SSc3 SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction ........................................................................................................................... 19
Water Efficiency (WE) ................................................................................................... 20

WEp1 WE Prerequisite: Water Management Policy ........................................................................................................... 20
WEp2 WE Prerequisite: Water Metering ................................................................................................................................. 21
WEc1 WE Credit: Water Performance .................................................................................................................................... 22
Energy and Atmosphere ............................................................................................. 28

EAp1 EA Prerequisite: Energy and Carbon Policy Management .................................................................................. 28
EAp2 EA Prerequisite: Refrigerant Policy and Maintenance Practices...................................................................... 29
EAp3 EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance ................................................................................................... 30
EAc1 EA Credit: Decarbonization and Efficiency Plans ................................................................................................... 32
EAc2 EA Credit: GHG Emissions Reduction ......................................................................................................................... 34
EAc3 EA Credit: Refrigerant Impact Reduction .................................................................................................................. 38
EAc4 EA Credit: Grid Harmonization ....................................................................................................................................... 41
LEED v5 for Operations + Maintenance: Existing Buildings (Beta Version) | 2

EAc5 EA Credit: Energy Performance and Commissioning ........................................................................................... 46
Materials and Resources (MR) .................................................................................. 54

MRp1 MR Prerequisite: Materials Management Policy..................................................................................................... 54
MRc1 MR Credit: Waste Performance .................................................................................................................................... 56
MRc2 MR Credit: Embodied Carbon of Interior Materials during Renovations ........................................................ 58
Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) .................................................................... 59

IEQp1 EQ Prerequisite: Occupant Needs Assessment ...................................................................................................... 59
IEQp2 EQ Prerequisite: Green Cleaning Policy .................................................................................................................... 60
IEQp3 EQ Prerequisite: Verification of Ventilation and Filtration .................................................................................. 62
IEQp4 EQ Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke................................................................................................... 64
IEQc1 EQ Credit: Indoor Air Quality Performance .............................................................................................................. 66
IEQc2 EQ Credit: Occupant Satisfaction Survey .................................................................................................................. 72
IEQc3 EQ Credit: Green Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................. 74
IEQc4 EQ Credit: Integrated Pest Management ................................................................................................................... 77
Project Priorities and Innovation (IN) ..................................................................... 79

INc1 IN Credit: Project Priorities ........................................................................................................................................... 79
INc2 IN Credit: LEED Accredited Professional ................................................................................................................... 81
Appendix I: Site EUI Targets ....................................................................................... 82
Appendix II: LEED Zero Requirements .................................................................... 84

IPp1
Prerequisite: Assessment for Climate Resilience

Required
Intent
To promote comprehensive assessment for climate resilience, aiming to increase awareness of reduced
vulnerability, while striving to ensure long-term safety and sustainability.
Requirements
Identify observed and projected natural hazards and assess relevant effects to the project site and
building function. Identified hazards may be currently affecting the project or may affect it in the future.
Qualifying hazards are site-specific natural hazards that include, but are not limited to:
• Sea Level Rise and Storm Surge
• Flooding
• Hurricane and High Winds
• Earthquakes and Tsunami
• Wildfire and Smoke
• Drought
• Landslides
• Extreme Heat
• Winter Storms
• Other (Specify)
The assessment shall demonstrate the relationships between the most impactful hazard(s) and the
planning, operations, and maintenance of the project to potentially enhance the project’s resilience to
natural hazards and extreme environmental stressors, including acute and chronic changing climate
conditions.
Not all hazards listed will apply to the project site. Provide reasoning for not addressing any identified
hazard(s).
Intenção (tradução)
Para promover uma avaliação abrangente da resiliência climática, visando aumentar a conscientização
sobre a redução da vulnerabilidade, e, ao mesmo tempo, garantir a segurança e a sustentabilidade a
longo prazo.
Resumo livre
Escrever uma narrativa que resuma os perigos naturais e não naturais que o terreno ou o edifício pode
sofrer. Apresentar uma avaliação que demonstre a relação entre os perigos de maior impacto e a
operação do edifício. Estes perigos podem envolver mudanças climáticas.

IPp2
Prerequisite: Social Impact Assessment

Required
Intent
To promote social equity by conducting an analysis using a social impact checklist, and encouraging
projects to prioritize community well-being, inclusivity, and diversity for positive social outcomes.
Requirements
Complete the LEED Project Team Checklist for Social Impact. This assessment will help identify and
address issues of inequity related to the project, its community, team, and supply chain.
Engage in research and consultation with key stakeholders to ensure that all checklist items are
marked as either "Yes" or "No.”
Project teams must demonstrate the basis for each “Yes” response. If any "No" responses are recorded,
the project team must provide a detailed action plan describing how they intend to address identified
issues.
Projects may submit equivalent checklists from established certifications, aligned with promoting equity
and community well-being.
Para promover a equidade social, realizaremos uma análise utilizando uma lista de verificação de
impacto social, incentivando projetos que priorizem o bem-estar da comunidade, a inclusão e a
diversidade, visando resultados sociais positivos.
Resumo livre
Rodar a pesquisa "LEED Project Team Checklist for Social Impact", visando concientizar as equipes
envolvidas no projeto de forma a reduzir a desigualdade social. Até o momento, a pesquisa ainda não
havia sido disponibilizada abertamente.

IPp3
Prerequisite: Operational Carbon Projection
Required
Intent
To provide a baseline operational carbon emissions projection from energy use for each LEED project
and to increase carbon literacy at the project level and throughout the real estate industry.
Requirements
Carbon Projection
Based on the measured energy data that is reported, USGBC will provide a visualization of the business-
as-usual (BAU) trajectory of carbon emissions from building energy use through 2050, including a
comparison with a science-based target trajectory and a straight-line reduction. The assumptions
behind the BAU trajectory are as follows:
• The energy used by the building will remain constant.
• The carbon emissions from grid-supplied electricity will change as the project’s grid
decarbonizes. The default future emissions from grid-supplied electricity will be calculated
based on national predictions, such as EPA’s Cambium predictions for the eGrid subregions in
the United States.
Projects can choose to create an additional, more localized BAU trajectory based on the future grid
emissions of their local grid as published by the utility.
Projects in jurisdictions with carbon-based building performance standards (BPS) must generate a BAU
projection based on the future grid emissions as per their standard through 2050, with an overlay of the
caps or other requirements of the BPS and an assessment of fines that could be imposed over time.
The owner or owner's representative must attest that they have reviewed the project’s BAU carbon
projection and the BAU vs BPS projection, if applicable.
Fornecer uma projeção de emissões de carbono operacionais de referência a partir do uso de energia
para cada projeto LEED e aumentar a alfabetização em carbono no nível do projeto e em toda a indústria
imobiliária.
Resumo livre
Com base nos gastos energéticos do edifício, fazer uso da trajetória "BAU" para entender como o
edifício está classificado perante a projeção de redução de emissões de carbono até 2050. O
proprietário do empreendimento deve atestar que viu a trajetória de projeção.

IPc1
Credit: Operational Planning and Response for Resilience

1 point
Intent
To encourage effective hazard response plans and readiness measures, aiming to ensure safety and
maintain critical operations during and after emergencies.
Requirements
Support or institute an Emergency Response Plan that addresses the most impactful hazards identified
in Prerequisite: Assessment for Climate Resilience.
Procedures and protocols in the plan must include the following:
• Emergency preparedness training and drills for essential personnel

• Interdepartmental communication during emergencies
• Pedestrian and vehicle traffic control during emergencies
• Addressing special needs for vulnerable populations
• Protection and restoration of critical facilities and systems
• Backup power for command centers and essential systems
Communicate the Emergency Response Plan to tenants, including the points of contact for each
procedure and protocol.
Para incentivar planos eficazes de resposta a perigos e medidas de prontidão, visando garantir a
segurança e manter operações críticas durante e após emergências.
Resumo livre
Com base no pré-requisito "Assessment for Climate Resilience" (IPp1), produzir um plano com
procedimentos, incluindo: treinamentos e simulações para preparação para emergências, comunicação
interdepartamental durante emergências, controle de tráfego de pedestres e veículos durante
emergências, atendimento às necessidades especiais de pessoas vulneráveis, proteção e restauração de
instalações e sistemas críticos e energia de reserva para centros de comando e sistemas essenciais.

IPc2
Credit: Equity within Operations and Maintenance Staff

1 point
Intent
To promote and further social equity by addressing needs and disparities among those working to
operate and maintain the project by supporting skill development, personal well-being, and encouraging
corporate social responsibility among involved firms.
Requirements
Achieve one of the following options:
Option 1. Worker Safety (1 point)
Develop an operations safety plan to ensure worker safety for all workers onsite for a minimum of 15
hours a week. The plan should include recommendations, where applicable, for the use of personal
protective equipment (PPE) such as foot, head, eye and face, ear, respiratory, or fall protection.
Perform safety reviews to inform the operations safety plan. Assess each of the following systems,
where applicable, for access, confined space, and fall exposures. Incorporate at least one protective
measure for each system into the operations safety plan and/or renovation decisions:
• Roof systems: Assess personnel access, equipment location, and fall protection needs.
• Equipment rooms and systems: Evaluate personnel access, confined spaces, and safety
features such as fall protection and eye wash stations.
• Building exterior enclosure and daylighting systems: Assess access for cleaning and
maintenance.
• Storage and collection of recyclables: Evaluate handling and reporting measures for
recyclables and hazardous waste.
• Green infrastructure features: Assess confined space hazards and access for specific
systems.
The operations safety plan must exceed established U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA) standards, or local equivalent.
OR
Option 2. Social Responsibility Report (1 point)
Achieve certification or develop a report addressing social responsibility aspects. At least one member
company of the project team (i.e. owner/investor, design team, or construction and renovation team)
must achieve certification.
The certification or report must be publicly accessible and awarded no more than two years prior to
submittal for project certification. The certification or report must address the following issues at a
minimum:
• Fair working hours and compensation
• Human rights
• No child / forced labor / bonded labor
• Health and safety procedures and training
• Right of freedom of association
• Non-discrimination
• Diversity and equal opportunity
• Discipline / harassment and grievance procedures
• Anti-corruption and bribery

OR
Option 3. Partner with Existing Community Service and Advocacy Organizations (1 point)
Collaborate with a partnering community organization to support the implementation of a

strategy/strategies that improve social equity within the operations and maintenance staff. Strategies
should focus on issues such as:
• Jobs (local employment, living wages and benefits, job training)
• Housing (affordable housing, homeownership, housing quality)
• Education and training (mentoring, daycare, GED, literacy, ESL, computer skills, other
employment skills)
• Small business support for women or minority owned businesses (mentoring, incubation, hiring,
etc.)
• Public health and safety (traffic safety, access to open space and recreation areas, etc.)
• Mental health (mental illness, alcoholism, veterans/ PTSD, etc.)
• Food (fresh food access, nutrition education, community gardens, etc.)
The strategy must include at least two of the following:
• Provision or improvement of space

• Provision of equipment or services
• On-going local hiring, training and benefits for workers (A program is in place and continuous)
• Sponsorship of regular ongoing programming or events (minimum of two events per year)
Intenção(tradução)
Promover e aprimorar a equidade social ao abordar necessidades e disparidades entre aqueles que
trabalham para operar e manter o projeto, apoiando o desenvolvimento de habilidades, o bem-estar
pessoal e incentivando a responsabilidade social corporativa entre as empresas envolvidas.
Resumo livre
Três opções. Escolher uma:
1. Segurança dos trabalhadores
Desenvolver um plano para a segurança dos trabalhadores, indicando quais EPI's são necessários para cada situação. Incluir no
documento uma decisão para cada item a seguir: sistemas de telhado, data centers e salas com equipamentos, acesso ao exterior
do edifício e os sistemas de iluminação natural, reciclagem e recursos de infraestrutura verde.
2. Relatório de responsabilidade social
Desenvolver um relatório abordando aspectos de responsabilidade social. O relatório deve mencionar pelo menos um dos
requisitos a seguir: horário e compensação de trabalho justos; direitos humanos; recriminação ao trabalho infantil, forçado e
trabalho por dívida; procedimentos e treinamentos de saúde e segurança; direito à liberdade de associação; recriminação à
discriminação; diversidade e igualdade de oportunidade; procedimentos de disciplina (para assédio e reclamação), e/ou; anti-
corrupção e suborno.
3. Parceria com organizações de serviço à comunidade já existentes
Comprovar a colaboração com alguma organização comunitária já existente para apoiar uma ou mais estratégias de forma a
melhorar a equidade social dentro da equipe de operação e manutenção. Abordar assuntos como: emprego; moradia; treinamentos
profissionais; pequenos negócios para mulheres ou minorias conquistarem sua própria empresa; saúde pública e segurança; saúde
mental, e; alimentação. Obrigatório abordar pelo menos duas estratégias a seguir: provisão ou melhoria de espaço; provisão de
equipamentos ou serviços; contratação local contínua; treinamento e benefícios para trabalhadores, e; patrocínio de programação
ou eventos regulares contínuos (mínimo de dois eventos por ano).

LOCATION AND
TRANSPORTATION (LT)
LTp1
LT Prerequisite: Sustainable Transportation Policy

Required
Intent
To promote transportation options that support human-centered mobility and reduce the negative
impacts of single-occupant vehicles on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, public health and safety,
traffic congestion, and land development.
Requirements
Have in place a sustainable transportation policy for managing how people travel to and from the
project and that promotes active, shared, and electric transportation as attractive options for occupants,
residents, and visitors. The policy must address each of the following:
• Baseline Mobility and Improvement Goals — Assess and compile the local
transportation options and periodically gather information about how occupants and visitors
currently travel to the project. Select a baseline measurement that is appropriate for
managing the project’s ongoing transportation performance and set annual goals for
improving or maintaining the project’s transportation performance.
• Parking and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) — Annually evaluate new or

updated policies, services, and infrastructure and identify measures that will support the
project’s goals for sustainable transportation use. Monitor implemented TDM measures and
make modifications, as needed, for continuous improvement. Consider the needs of
vulnerable occupants and consider occupants with physical accessibility needs.
• Transportation Electrification — For projects with off-street parking, annually evaluate

the demand for electric vehicle (EV) charging and the feasibility of retrofitting infrastructure
for EV charging stations or EV Ready spaces. For project-owned vehicles, periodically
evaluate transitioning the project’s fleet to low carbon or zero carbon vehicles, such as
battery electric vehicles (BEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV), and/or fuel cell
vehicles (FCV).
Communicate the sustainable transportation policy to all project occupants, including the information
for the local transportation options and any supportive measures that are available to occupants.
Identify the individual(s) responsible for implementing the policy.
Para promover opções de transporte que apoiam a mobilidade centrada no ser humano e reduzem os
impactos negativos dos veículos ocupados por apenas uma pessoa nas emissões de gases de efeito
estufa (GEE), na saúde e segurança pública, no congestionamento de tráfego e no desenvolvimento de
terras.
Resumo livre
Aprovar uma política interna de incentivo ao uso de transportes elétricos, compartilhados ou ativos
(como bicicletas) e compartilhar com os usuários daquele edifício.

LTc1
LT Credit: Sustainable Transportation Performance

1 – 14 points
Intent
To promote transportation options that support human-centered mobility and reduce the negative
impacts of single-occupant vehicles on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, public health and safety,
traffic congestion, and land development.
Requirements
Projects may achieve up to 14 total points by meeting the requirements specified in Option 1, or up to 5
points for meeting the requirements specified in Option 2.
Option 1. Occupant Travel Survey (1 – 14 points)
Using the results of a transportation survey conducted for the current performance period, demonstrate
a Sustainable Transportation Rate (Equation 1) that meets the thresholds specified in Table 1. Projects
attempting Option 1 are not eligible for Option 2, and vice versa.
Table 1. Points for Project Sustainable Transportation Rate

Sustainable Transportation Rate Points
At least 5% 1
10%* 2
15% 3
20% 4
30% 5
40% 6
50% 7
60% 8
70% 9
80% 10
85% 11
90% 12
95% 13
100% 14
*LEED Zero requirement: See Appendix II
Required Survey Methodology

• Regular building occupants must be surveyed. Visitors must be surveyed if either the typical
peak or daily average is greater than the number of regular building occupants.
• The survey must be conducted at least once per year and follow survey guidelines specified in
the Location & Transportation Appendix.
• Employee surveys must include the mode(s) of transportation used to commute to the project
over a typical week. Only include employees who are assigned to the project as their primary
place of work, i.e., the employee works at the project’s location at least one day per five-day
work week, on average. Do not include employees who are assigned to other locations or are
permanently remote.
• Visitor surveys must include the mode(s) of transportation used for travel to the project on that
day.

• Resident surveys must include the mode(s) of transportation used for all trip purposes (e.g.,
work or school, shopping, entertainment/social, medical) over a typical week.
• All surveys must allow participants the option to select different modes for each day and/or
multiple modes for a single trip, if applicable.
Calculating the Sustainable Transportation Rate (Equation 1)
Equation 1: Sustainable Transportation Rate = the total percentage of occupants who traveled to the
project by the following active and shared modes of transportation, plus the percentage who
teleworked:
• Walked
• Biked
• Public transportation (Bus, Streetcar, Subway, Railroad, Ferryboat)
• Carpool/Vanpool*
• Worked at home (telework)
*Car, truck, or van with 2 or more people in the vehicle
The transportation mode choices presented in the survey may be modified to reflect local options,
provided that all options are mapped to the list of modes below in the survey results.
OR
Option 2. Location-efficiency Score (1 – 5 points)
Demonstrate that the project location meets a location-efficiency score as specified in Table 2 for up to
5 points. Projects attempting Option 2 are not eligible for Option 1, and vice versa.
Table 2. Points for Location-efficiency

Walk Score Points
90-100 5
80-89 4
70-79 3
60-69 2
50-59 1
AND/OR
Option 3. Low-carbon Transportation Options (1 – 6 points)
Implement and maintain transportation demand management (TDM) measures to encourage travel using
active, shared, and low-carbon transportation modes, avoid personal car trips, and reduce vehicle miles
traveled (VMT). Note that some strategies may not be applicable to specific project typologies.
Implemented strategies must be actively supported/funded for at least 2 years beyond the project’s
current reporting period.
Educate all new hires and remind all employees no less than semiannually on the availability of
sustainable transportation options.
Menu of Sustainable Transportation Measures

Active Transportation
• Bicycle and micromobility parking with showers and lockers
• Shared bicycle or micromobility fleet or membership
• Bicycle and/or micromobility subsidy
• Bicycle valet services
• Off-site improvements that promote walking and biking through contributions or
upgrades
Public Transportation and High-Occupancy Vehicles

• Contributions for public transportation passes
• Public transportation pass validation for visitors
• Project-sponsored transit
• Vanpool program
• Off-site improvements that promote access to public transportation through
contributions or upgrades
Parking Management and Carsharing

• Reduced or no parking supply
• Paid parking
• Employee parking cash out policy
• Unbundled parking from tenant lease or sales
• Carsharing memberships
• On-site carsharing parking
Other Supportive Strategies

• Guaranteed ride home policy
• Transportation management association (TMA) membership
• TDM program coordinator
• Telecommuting policy
• Flexible/alternative work schedules
• On-site services, retail, and community facilities
• Low and zero carbon fleet vehicles
• Other program element intended to encourage low carbon modes and/or reduce
personal driving and VMT
AND/OR
Option 4. Electric Vehicle Charging (1 – 4 points)
Projects may achieve up to 4 points for demonstrating that any combination of installed electric vehicle
supply equipment (EVSE) specified in Table 3 are available for use by occupants and visitors.
Percentages of installed EVSE are determined using the total parking spaces used by the project.
Table 3. Points for Installed EVSE (% of total parking spaces)
Residential Commercial Point(s)

10% 5% 1
20% 10% 2
30% 15% 3*
At least 40% At least 20% 4

• Installed Level 2 EVSE serving one space counts as one space. See Table 4 for determining
equivalency for other types.
• Projects must meet the percentages specified above or at least 2 spaces for each point
threshold, whichever is greater (i.e., at least 2, 4, 6, or 8 spaces).
Table 4. Equivalency for EV Charge Points
Type Weighted Equivalency

Level 2 (installed) 1
Level 1* 0.25
DC Fast Charger 10
*Level 1 charging points are eligible for a maximum of 1 point without any installed Level 2 or DCFC
stations and may contribute up to 50% of the total number of spaces required for higher point
thresholds.
Para promover opções de transporte que apoiam a mobilidade centrada no ser humano e reduzem os
impactos negativos dos veículos ocupados por apenas uma pessoa nas emissões de gases de efeito
estufa (GEE), na saúde e segurança pública, no congestionamento do tráfego e no desenvolvimento
urbano.
Resumo livre
Elaborar.

SUSTAINABLE
SITES (SS)
SSp1
SS Prerequisite: Site Management Policy

Required
Intent
To preserve ecological integrity and encourage environmentally sensitive site management practices
that provide a clean, well-maintained, and safe building exterior while supporting high-performance
building operations and integration into the surrounding landscape.
Requirements
Have in place a site management policy that addresses site operations and performance improvement
goals for the project. The policy should employ best management practices to reduce harmful
environmental impacts on the site, surrounding communities and vulnerable populations, workers
providing landscaping and cleaning services onsite, and surrounding ecosystems resulting from
operational practices on the exterior building façade, roof, and grounds as they relate to the following:
• use of ergonomic, low-noise and low-emissions maintenance equipment (manual or electric
rather than gas-powered);
• snow and ice removal (if applicable, using environmentally preferred best practices);
• organic waste management (returned to the site or diverted from landfills);
• invasive plant species management (through monitoring and eradication);
• cleaning of building exterior, pavement, and other impervious surfaces;
• irrigation management (monitor irrigation systems manually or with automated systems at
least every two weeks during the operating season for appropriate water usage, system
times, leaks, or breaks);
• fertilizer use (testing soils before using fertilizer to prevent overapplication of nutrients);
• operational safety plan (describing safety expectations, roles, procedures, access to training
and equipment, and goals; including recommendations where applicable for use of personal
protective equipment such as foot, head, eye, ear, respiratory or fall protection); and
• bird-window collisions (through monitoring and/or identifying opportunities for mitigation).
The policy should also address site improvement objectives that consider changing climate conditions
(such as increased extreme heat or small storm events), performance standards to evaluate ongoing
progress and continuity, and monitoring protocols as they relate to requirements for the following LEED
v5 O+M SS Credits:
• Rainwater Management
• Heat Island Reduction
• Light Pollution Reduction
Identify the individual(s) responsible for implementing the site management policy and communicate the
policy to all facilities maintenance staff and contractors. Make the policy available to occupants of the
building.
Resumolivre
Elaborar.
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SSc2
SS Credit: Rainwater Management

1 – 2 points
Intent
To reduce runoff volume and improve water quality by replicating the natural hydrology and water
balance of the site, based on historical and future conditions and undeveloped ecosystems in the region.
Requirements
Option 1. Retain Rainwater (1 – 2 points)
Use low-impact development (LID) practices to retain water (i.e. infiltrate, evapotranspirate, and/or
collect and reuse) onsite from 25% of the impervious surfaces for the 90th percentile storm event for 1
point, the 95th percentile storm event for 2 points, and the 98th percentile storm event for 3 points.
Establish and implement an annual inspection and maintenance program of all rainwater management
facilities to assure continued performance. Include identification of areas of erosion, maintenance
needs, and repairs. Points are awarded according to Table 1.
Table 1. Points for Percentile of Rainfall Retained

Percentile Storm Event Points
90th Percentile 1
95th Percentile 2
OR
Option 2. Decrease Impervious Surface Area (1 – 2 points)
Decrease impervious surface area on site by 15% from the existing baseline condition. The baseline and
proposed buildings must be of comparable size, function, and orientation. Baseline assumptions must be
based on standard design and material selection for the project location and building type. Decrease
impervious area on site by 25% for 2 points and by 30% for 3 points.
Establish and implement an annual inspection and maintenance program of any rainwater management
features to assure continued performance. Include identification of areas with erosion, maintenance
needs, and repairs. Points are awarded according to Table 2.
Table 2. Points for Decreasing Impervious Area

Decrease in Impervious Area Points
15% 1
25% 2

SSc2
SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction

1 point
Intent
To minimize effects on microclimates and human and wildlife habitats, especially frontline communities,
by reducing heat islands and counteracting the intensifying heat caused by climate change.
Requirements
Have in place strategies to minimize the project’s overall contribution to heat island effects and that
meet the following criterion:
Area of Nonroof Area of High- Area of

Measures Reflectance Vegetated Roof
Roof
———— + —————— + —————— ≥ Total Site Paving + Total Roof Area
0.50 0.75 0.50 Area
Alternatively, an SRI and SR weighted average approach may be used to calculate compliance.
Use any combination of the following strategies.
Nonroof Measures
• Plants that provide shade over paving areas (including playgrounds) on the site. For newly
installed plants, base shade area on 10-year canopy width at noon.
• Vegetated planters.
• Shade with structures covered by energy generation systems, such as solar thermal collectors,
photovoltaics, and wind turbines.
• Shade with architectural devices or structures that have an aged solar reflectance (SR) value of
at least 0.28 as measured in accordance with ANSI/CRRC S100. If the device or structure is not a
roof, or if aged solar reflectance information is not available, it shall have an initial SR of at least
0.33 as measured in accordance with ANSI/CRRC S100.
• Shade with vegetated structures.
• Paving materials with an initial solar reflectance (SR) value of at least 0.33.
• Open-grid pavement system (at least 50% unbound).
High-Reflectance Roof
Roofing materials that have an aged SRI equal to or greater than the values in Table 1. If aged SRI is
not available, the roofing material shall have an initial SRI equal to or greater than the values in
Table 1.
Table 1. Minimum solar reflectance index value, by roof slope

Slope Initial SRI Aged SRI
Low-sloped roof ≤ 2:12 82 64
Steep-sloped roof > 2:12 39 32
Roof area that consists of functional, usable spaces (such as helipads, recreation courts, and similar
amenity areas) may meet the requirements of nonroof measures. Applicable roof area excludes roof
area covered by mechanical equipment, solar energy panels, skylights, and any other
appurtenances.
Vegetated Roof

If newly installed, sufficient growing medium and plant material must be in place to provide full
vegetative cover within 3-years.

SSc3
SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction

1 point
Intent
To increase night sky access, improve nighttime visibility, and reduce the consequences of
development for wildlife and people.
Requirements
Meet the requirements of one of the options below:
Option 1. Fixture Shielding (1 point)

Shield all exterior fixtures (where the sum of the mean lamp lumens for that fixture exceeds 2,500)
such that the installed fixtures do not directly emit any light at a vertical angle more than 90 degrees
from straight down.
OR
Option 2. Perimeter Measurements (1 point)

Measure the night illumination levels at regularly spaced points on the project boundary, taking the
measurements with the building’s exterior and site lights both on and off. At least eight measurements
are required, at a maximum spacing of 100 feet (30 meters) apart. The illumination level measured with
the lights on must not be more than 20% above the level measured with the lights off.

WATER
EFFICIENCY (WE)
WEp1
WE Prerequisite: Water Management Policy
Required
Intent
To conserve low-cost potable water resources and promote effective water management while
supporting high-performance building operations.
Requirements
Have in place a water policy for managing project water consumption that identifies areas where water
savings can be achieved and actions for ensuring efficient water use during project operations.
Within the policy, describe the strategy for communicating water goals to all occupants of the building.
Identify the individual(s) responsible for implementing the policy.
The policy must address the following:
• Baseline Water Consumption and Improvement Goals: regularly review water consumption data
and identify baseline water consumption. Identify goal(s) for water performance.
• Strategies for Reducing Water Use: Identify methods to reduce water consumption in the
project. Strategies could include monitoring water consumption of building systems, identifying
water efficiency improvements for building systems, and planning for system retrofits.
o Fixture and fitting retrofits: All newly installed toilets, urinals, private lavatory faucets,
and showerheads that are eligible for labeling must be WaterSense labeled (or a local
equivalent for projects outside the U.S.).
• Water Quality Monitoring and Risk Management Goals: Review municipal water quality report
and initial water quality testing report where applicable.
o Identify water quality monitoring goals. Include testing requirements, points of testing,
and testing frequency.
o Identify risk management goals for legionella and stagnant water, with special focus on
high-risk/vulnerable people.

WEp2
WE Prerequisite: Water Metering

Required
Intent
To conserve low-cost potable water resources and support water management and identify
opportunities for additional water savings by tracking water consumption.
Requirements
Have permanently installed water meters that measure the total potable water use for the project and
associated grounds. All potable or reclaimed water supplied to the project must be metered.
Measure total potable water use on a monthly basis for twelve consecutive months (one full year).
Report the twelve months of potable water use data.

WEc1
WE Credit: Water Performance

1 – 15 points
Intent
To support water management, reduce potable water consumption, and preserve no and low-cost
potable water resources.
Requirements
Option 1. Water Performance (1 – 15 points)
Demonstrate reductions in total potable water consumption over the last 12 consecutive months. Points
are awarded based on total potable water consumption using the metric of gallons / square foot / year,
according to Table 1.
Table 1. Points for Water Performance
LEED Office Office: Retail Residential Labs Airport, Core Hotel, Healthcare Other
Points Mixed-Use Transit, Learning Motel
Public Spaces
Assembly
(Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr) (Gal/SF/Yr)
1 19.97 19.28 34.60 33.00 44.16 42.19 23.57 51.77 116.05 47.94
2 18.12 17.37 28.98 27.57 39.25 36.74 20.68 49.11 61.78 38.64
3 16.28 15.11 23.07 24.72 38.16 27.09 16.89 44.20 34.78 29.38
4 14.23 13.21 17.81 21.31 29.55 21.52 14.59 41.30 31.56 23.78
5 12.38 11.68 13.38 19.09 19.08 18.67 12.68 36.80 31.08 17.92
6 10.61 10.31 11.26 16.89 15.31 15.21 11.36 30.34 21.57 14.16
7 9.15 9.09 9.51 14.85 14.61 12.93 9.70 27.13 18.59 10.64
8 7.68 7.80 7.50 12.90 12.92 10.00 8.80 23.51 12.76 7.43
9 6.31 6.66 6.28 11.00 9.12 8.32 7.82 20.55 10.66 5.26
10 5.46 5.59 5.38 7.30 7.97 6.73 6.89 18.13 8.13 3.64
11 4.46 4.53 4.50 4.49 5.80 5.75 5.83 15.07 5.51 2.85
12 3.40 3.73 3.41 1.02 4.72 4.08 4.77 12.90 2.03 1.84
13 2.42 2.77 2.54 0.18 2.76 2.48 3.77 9.56 0.62 1.07
14 1.40 1.92 1.83 0.05 0.57 0.77 2.72 4.80 0.40 0.35
15 0.24 0.91 1.29 0.01 0.20 0.03 1.69 1.55 0.19 0.11
OR
Option 2. Improved Water Efficiency (1 – 10 points)
Demonstrate improvements in water efficiency over the last 12 months via one or more of the paths
below.
Path 1. Outdoor Water Use Reduction (1 – 2 points)
Reduce outdoor water use through one of the following approaches. Nonvegetated surfaces,
such as permeable or impermeable pavement, should be excluded from landscape area

calculations. Athletic fields and playgrounds (if vegetated) and food gardens may be included or
excluded at the project team’s discretion. If landscape irrigation is not submetered, use Case 2.
Case 1. No Irrigation required (2 points)
Show that the landscape does not require a permanent irrigation system beyond a
maximum two-year establishment period.
Case 2: Calculated Water Budget (1 – 2 points)
Use the existing landscape to calculate the landscape water requirement using the EPA
WaterSense Water Budget Tool. Install an irrigation meter. Points are awarded
Case 3: Irrigation Meter Installed (1 – 2 points)
The baseline is established using the annual average of at least 3 years of consecutive
data out of the last 5 years.
Demonstrate a reduction in outdoor water use over the most recent 12 months
compared with the established baseline. Points are awarded according to Table 2.
Table 2. Points for Reducing Outdoor Water

Percent Reduction from the Baseline Points
30% 1
40% 2
Path 2. Indoor Water Use Reduction (1 – 6 points)
Demonstrate reductions in indoor water use following one of the cases below.
Case 1. Calculated Water Use (1 – 6 points Buildings)
For the indoor plumbing fixtures and fittings listed in Table 3, reduce water consumption to or
below the baseline, calculated assuming 100% of the building’s indoor plumbing fixtures and
fittings meet the flush and flow rates listed in Table 3. The water use baseline is set depending
on the year of building’s occupancy, as follows:
• For a building with a certificate of occupancy dated 1995 or later, the baseline is 120% of
the water use that would result if all fixtures met the code requirements in Table 3.
• For a building with a certificate of occupancy dated before 1995, the baseline is 150% of
the water use that would result if all fixtures met the code requirements in Table 3.

Table 3. Fixture and fitting code requirements

Commercial Fixtures, Fittings, and
Current Baseline (IP Units) Current Baseline (SI units)
Appliances
Water closets (toilets)* 1.6 gallons per flush (gpf) 6 liters per flush (lpf)
Urinal* 1.0 (gpf) 3.8 lpf
0.5 gpm at 60 psi all others 1.9 lpm at 415 kPa, all others
Public lavatory (restroom) faucet
except private applications except private applications
Private lavatory faucet* 2.2 gpm at 60 psi 8.3 lpm at 415 kPa
Kitchen faucet (excluding faucets used
2.2 gpm at 60 psi 8.3 lpm at 415 kPa
exclusively for filling operations)
2.5 gpm at 80 psi per shower 9.5 lpm at 550 kPa per shower
Showerhead*
stall stall
* WaterSense label available for this product type gpf = gallons per flush gpm = gallons per minute psi =
pounds per square inch lpf = liters per flush lpm = liters per minute kPa = kilopascals
Calculate fixture and fitting performance to compare the water use of the as-installed fixtures
and fittings with the use of Uniform Plumbing Code or International Plumbing Code-compliant
(baseline) fixtures and fittings.
Inspect all existing fittings or fixtures to ensure they are operating properly. Make any repairs
needed to bring all fixtures into good working order or permanently turn off water supply to
nonfunctional units.
Points are awarded according to Table 4.
Table 4. Points for reducing calculated water use beyond the baseline
Additional Percentage Reduction Points
10% 1
15% 2
20% 3
25% 4
30% 5
35% 6
Case 2. Metered Water Use (1 – 6 points)
Meter fixtures and fittings, and record meter data for one year to establish a water-use
baseline.
For projects with at least 80% of fixtures and fittings metered, show a reduction from the
baseline year of meter data. Points are awarded according to Table 5.

Table 5. Points for reducing metered water use

Additional Percentage Reduction Points
< 5% 1
5 – 10% 2
10 – 15% 3
15 – 20% 4
20 - 25% 5
> 25% 6
Path 3. Process Water Use (1 – 2 points)
Demonstrate reductions in process water use following one of the cases below.
Case 1. Cooling Tower Water and Evaporative Condenser Cycles of Concentration
For cooling towers and evaporative condensers, conduct a potable water analysis, measuring at
least the five control parameters listed in Table 6.
Table 6. Maximum concentrations for parameters in condenser water

Parameter Maximum Level
Ca (as CaCO3) 600 ppm
Total Alkalinity 500 ppm
SiO2 150 ppm
CI- 300 ppm
Conductivity 3300 µS/cm
ppm = parts per million µS/cm = micro siemens per centimeter
Calculate the number of cooling tower cycles by dividing the maximum allowed concentration
level of each parameter by the actual concentration level of each parameter found in the potable
makeup water. Limit cooling tower cycles to avoid exceeding maximum values for any of these
parameters.
Table 7. Points for cooling tower cycles

Cooling Tower Cycles Points
Maximum number of cycles achieved without exceeding any maximum concentration

1
levels or affecting operation of condenser water system
Meet the maximum calculated number of cycles to earn 1 point, and increase the
number of cycles by a minimum of 25% by increasing the level of treatment and/or
maintenance in condenser or make-up water systems
2
OR
Meet the maximum calculated number of cycles to earn 1 point and use a minimum
20% recycled nonpotable water
Case 2. Optimize Water Use for Cooling

To be eligible for Case 2, the baseline system designated for the building using ASHRAE 90.1-
2016 Appendix G Table G3.1.1 must include a cooling tower (systems 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13).
Achieve increasing levels of cooling tower water efficiency beyond a water-cooled chiller
system with axial variable-speed fan cooling towers having a maximum drift of 0.002% of
recirculated water volume and three cooling tower cycles. Points are awarded according to
Table 8.
Table 8. Points for reducing annual water use compared to Water-Cooled Chiller System
Percentage Reduction Points

25% 1
50% 2
Projects whose cooling is provided by district cooling systems are eligible to achieve Case 2 if
the district cooling system complies with the above requirements.
Case 3. Optimize Process Water Use
Demonstrate that the project is using minimum 20% recycled alternative water to meet process
water demand for 1 point or using minimum 30% recycled alternative water to meet process
water demand for 2 points. Ensure that recycled alternative water is of sufficient quality for its
intended end use.
Minimum percentage of recycled alternative water used should be based on water use during
the month with the highest water demand.
Process water uses eligible for achievement of Case 3 must represent at least 10% of total
building regulated water use and may not include water used for cooling. Eligible subsystems
may include:
• Boilers
• Humidification systems
• Other subsystems using process water
Projects served by district systems are eligible to achieve Case 3 if the district system complies
with minimum thresholds for recycled alternative water use.
AND/OR
Option 3. Water Submetering (1-2 points)
Establish permanently installed meters; 1 point for two water subsystems, 2 points for four or more
water subsystems:
• Irrigation. Meter water systems serving at least 80% of the irrigated landscaped area. Calculate
the percentage of irrigated landscape area as the total metered irrigated landscape area divided
by the total irrigated landscape area. Landscape areas fully covered with xeriscaping or native
vegetation that requires no routine irrigation may be excluded from the calculation.
• Indoor plumbing fixtures and fittings. Meter water systems serving at least 80% of the indoor
plumbing fixtures and fittings listed in WE Prerequisite Indoor Water-Use Reduction, either
directly or by deducting all other measured water use from the measured total water
consumption of the building and grounds,
• Cooling towers. Meter replacement water use of all cooling towers serving the facility.

• Domestic hot water. Meter water use of at least 80% of the installed domestic hot water heating
capacity (including both tanks and on-demand heaters).
• Reclaimed water. Meter reclaimed water, regardless of rate. A reclaimed water system with a
makeup water connection must also be metered so that the true reclaimed water component
can be determined.
• Other process water. Meter at least 80% of expected daily water consumption for process end
uses, such as humidifiers, dishwashers, clothes washers, and pools.
All meters, including whole-building meters, must be recorded at least weekly and used in a regular
analysis of time trends. Meters must be calibrated within the manufacturer’s recommended interval if
the building owner, management organization, or tenant owns the meter.

ENERGY AND
ATMOSPHERE
EAp1
EA Prerequisite: Energy and Carbon Policy Management

Required
Intent
To promote continuity of information to ensure that energy-efficient operating strategies are maintained
and provide a foundation for green jobs training and system analysis.
Requirements
Energy Efficiency Policy

Have in place a policy for managing project energy consumption.
Communicate the energy and climate policy to all occupants of the building and identify the individual(s)
responsible for implementing the policy.
The policy must address the following:

• CFR & O+M Plan: Maintenance of a current facilities requirements (CFR) and operations and
maintenance (O+M) plan that contains the information necessary to operate the project
efficiently.
The plan must include the following:

o a current sequence of operations for the building;
o the project occupancy schedule;
o equipment run-time schedules;
o setpoints for all HVAC equipment;
o setpoints for lighting levels throughout the project;
o minimum outside air requirements;
o any changes in schedules or setpoints for different seasons, days of the week, and
times of day;
o a systems narrative for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment in the project;
and
o a preventive maintenance plan for mechanical electrical and envelope systems and
equipment in the project.
o The current energy and climate policy
The current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance plan shall be current at the
time of the LEED application.

EAp2
EA Prerequisite: Refrigerant Policy and Maintenance Practices

Required
Intent
To reduce the emissions of refrigerants from existing equipment, given the very high global warming
(GWP) of older refrigerants, which may also have ozone depleting potential (ODP).
Requirements
Policy for Removal of Refrigerant Containing Equipment:
Have a policy in place to track the removal of refrigerant containing equipment, including proof of proper
disposal of such equipment and the refrigerants. In the US, such removals must meet EPA’s Clean Air
requirements as per Title VI, Section 608, plus any additional local requirements. International projects
must meet the relevant national and local requirements for removal and disposal of refrigeration
containing equipment and refrigerants.
AND
Refrigerant Inventory and Tracking

• Complete an inventory of all refrigerant-containing equipment owned by the building owner,
including the type, global warming potential (GWP), amounts of refrigerants contained in each,
and the total GWP of all refrigerants.
• Measure the project's annual refrigerant recharge for one year* by refrigerant type and weight,
OR report total procurement of all refrigerants for building refrigerant-using equipment during the
past year. The recharge of equipment not owned by the building owner is not included.
• Compare the GWP of all the annual recharged or purchased refrigerant with the total GWP of all
refrigerants in the building and with the annual carbon emissions of the building from energy use.

EAp3
EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance

Required
Intent
To promote resilience and reduce the environmental and economic harms associated with excessive
energy use that disproportionately impact frontline communities by establishing a minimum level of
operating energy performance.
Requirements
Building Energy Metering and Reporting
Have permanently installed energy meters or submeters that measure total building energy
consumption for each energy source (electricity, onsite renewable electricity, natural gas, chilled water,
steam, fuel oil, propane, etc.). Utility-owned meters capable of aggregating total project energy use by
energy source are acceptable. Delivered fuels, such as propane, oil, or diesel, must be tracked and
reported by delivery date and amount if they are not metered or sub-metered.
Calibrate meters within the manufacturer’s recommended interval if the project owner, management
organization, or tenant owns the meter. Meters owned by third parties (e.g., utilities or governments) are
exempt.
Measure the project’s energy use monthly for twelve consecutive months (one full year). Report the
twelve months of energy use data by energy source.
Building Energy Performance
Path 1. Performance Relative to Similar Buildings
For projects outside of the U.S. and Canada, ENERGY STAR® eligible property types may apply
Path 1a (ENERGY STAR® Score) or Path 1b (Energy Use Intensity Targets).
Path 1a. ENERGY STAR® Score
For buildings eligible to receive an energy performance rating using the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager tool, achieve an ENERGY
STAR® score of at least 60.
To apply Path 1a to projects outside the U.S. and Canada, consult ASHRAE Standard 169-
2021 Climatic Data for Building Design Standards, and select an ENERGY STAR®
Portfolio Manager location with similar climate characteristics to the project location,
and located in the same climate zone.
Path 1b. Energy Use Intensity Targets
Projects not eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR® score from the EPA shall
demonstrate that they meet the site or source energy use intensity (EUI) targets
established for the project’s building type(s) and climate zone in Appendix I.
OR

Path 2. Performance Relative to Historical Baseline
For property types not eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR® score, compare the building’s total
annual site and source energy consumption for the previous 12 months with annual historical
baseline site and source energy consumption averaged from two contiguous years of the
previous eight years, normalized for weather. Demonstrate at least an 8% reduction in either
site energy use or source energy use beyond the historical baseline.
High Process Load Buildings only: demonstrate a 4% reduction.
Demonstrate that the energy use associated with manufacturing or industrial equipment,
equipment used for conveyance of people or objects, uncontrollable loads, life safety
requirements, and/or security requirements contributes at least 50% of the total energy
consumption, meaning that at least 50% of the total building energy consumption cannot be
modified using standard efficiency/retrofit measures including:
o Envelope improvements
o Internal loads reductions to lighting, ENERGY STAR® eligible equipment, etc.
o HVAC or DHW efficiency upgrades
o Controls upgrades to HVAC, DHW, or lighting systems.
Confirm that the building is not eligible for an ENERGY STAR® rating and is not referenced in
Appendix I.

EAc1
EA Credit: Decarbonization and Efficiency Plans

1 – 5 points
Intent
To support long-term planning for deep reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from building energy
and refrigerants through 2050, including buildings subject to building performance standards.
Requirements
Option 1. Energy Audit (1 point)

Perform an energy audit following the requirements of an ASHRAE Level 2 audit identified in
ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 211-2018 or equivalent, to evaluate possible energy efficiency measures
(EEMs).
The equipment inventory must include the anticipated end of useful life for major equipment and the
analysis of the EEMs must include an estimate of the impact on carbon emissions now and in 20 years
for each measure.
The audit must be completed no more than two years prior to submittal for project certification.
AND/OR
Option 2. Decarbonization Pathway and Capital Plan (4 points)

Create a long-term pathway toward deep reductions in direct emissions (i.e. emissions from onsite
combustion) and site energy use by 2050, and commit to implementing a 5-year capital plan that
incorporates the following initial steps:
• All project energy use is included, including tenant energy use.
• Direct emissions include emissions from fuel burned onsite and from district heating systems.
• Energy provided by onsite renewables is not included in site energy.
• Energy used to charge electric vehicles is not included in site energy.
Projects will achieve points depending on the depth of reductions they aim to achieve in their
Decarbonization Pathway (See Step 1 below).
Points 2050 Direct emissions 2050 Site energy 5-year direct emission &
reduction reduction site energy reduction
3 > or = 50% > or = 20% > or = 5%
4 > or = 90% > or = 30% > or = 5%
1. Charrette and Project Team. Create a project team to include at a minimum the design
professional leading the development of the pathway and plan, the building operator or building
engineer, owner or owner’s representative, and financial officer or representative. Hold a
charrette including all members of the project team to explore optional strategies for achieving
deep reductions in direct emissions and site energy. Provide a dated letter on the letterhead of
the professional leading the development of the pathway and plan that summarizes the team’s
integrated approach toward decarbonization planning and describes the difference that this
integrative approach made in terms of improving the quality of the decarbonization pathway and
capital plan.
2. Decarbonization Pathway. Develop a decarbonization pathway that achieves at least a 50%

reduction of direct emissions and a 20% reduction in site energy, or that achieves at least a 90%

reduction of direct emissions and a 30% reduction in site energy. The pathway should include a
narrative, a list of energy efficiency measures (EEMs) and decarbonization measures (DMs) and
year of implementation for each, estimated first costs, estimated impact on operational costs,
and estimated impact on energy use and carbon emissions over time. The pathway must
consider alternative cooling and refrigeration strategies and their impact on potential GHG
emissions from refrigerant leaks.
Only buildings that aren’t pursuing full decarbonization of space heating systems can pursue the
three-point path.
3. 5-year Capital Plan. Create a capital plan outlining EEMs and DMs that the project will commit to
pursue over the next 5 years. This should include a list of measures and refined estimates of
costs, savings, and energy use reductions and carbon reductions. To qualify for the
decarbonization credit, the 5-year capital plan must achieve at least a 5% reduction in direct
emissions and a 5% reduction in site energy.
4. The pathway and plan must have been developed or updated within the last 5 years.

EAc2
EA Credit: GHG Emissions Reduction

1 – 12 points
Intent
To reduce environmental and economic harm associated with greenhouse gas emissions from building
energy use that disproportionately impacts frontline communities.
Requirements
Apply any of the following options up to a maximum of 12 points.
Option 1. GHG from Onsite Combustion (1 – 6 points)
Path 1. Zero onsite combustion (6 points)

Demonstrate zero onsite combustion for the project building.
Direct combustion from district thermal or electric energy supplied to the building shall be
included in the calculation of onsite combustion energy when owned by the project owner.
OR
Path 2. Percentage improvement in onsite combustion (1 – 6 points)

Demonstrate a percentage improvement in onsite combustion emissions below the onsite
combustion emissions target based on the project energy data reported in EA Prerequisite:
Minimum Energy Performance. Points are awarded according to Table 1.
Onsite combustion emissions target:

The onsite combustion emissions target shall be determined as the maximum of the following
(as applicable):
• [ENERGY STAR® NextGen target] x 1.4 calculated for the project’s building type.
• Onsite combustion emissions intensity targets for the project’s building type(s) and
climate zone from Appendix I
• [Total greenhouse gas emissions from building energy use target] x 10% calculated in
accordance with Option 3
• Historical baseline target for onsite combustion (calculated for any project on-site
combustion energy sources per Option 3, Method 3. Performance relative to historical
baseline)
Targets shall be normalized for the percentage of building heating energy generated off-site.
Table 1. Points for Percentage Reduction Below Onsite Combustion Emissions Targets
Points % Reduction
1 10%
2 20%
3 40%
4 60%
5 80%
6 100%*

AND / OR
Option 2. Renewable Energy (1 – 5 points)
Path 1 (5 points)
Supply or procure 100% of the project’s annual site energy consumption from Tier 1 and/or Tier 2
renewable energy meeting the renewable energy criteria below.
OR
Path 2 (1 – 4 points)
Supply or procure renewable energy meeting the renewable energy criteria below. A maximum
of four points are awarded as the sum of points documented for Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 in Table
2 based on:
(a) Tiers 1 – 3: The percentage of total annual site energy use supplied or procured by
renewable energy OR
(b) Tier 1: The minimum rated renewable capacity where A = the sum of the gross floor area of
all floors up to the three largest floors.
Table 2. Points for Renewable Energy Procurement

Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Points Percent of Percent of

Minimum Rated Percent of Annual
or Annual Site Annual Site
Capacity1 Site Energy
Energy Energy
A * 1 W / ft2
1 or 5% 20% 50%
(A * 10.8 W/m2)
A * 2 W / ft2
2 or 10% 40% 100%
(A * 22.5 W/m2)
3 20% 60%
4 35% 80%
100% Tier 1 and/or Tier 2

5
renewable energy*
1
For a building 3 stories or taller, 1 W/ft2 represents solar covering about 20% of the gross roof area.
Renewable Energy Criteria (Option 2, Paths 1 and 2)
Renewable Energy Classifications

• Tier 1: On-site renewable energy generation or equity project. The renewable generation
equipment may be located:
o On the project site
o On the campus on which a project is located
o On the site of an equity project, provided that the renewable power
system is provided, installed, and commissioned at no cost to the equity

entity, that the ownership of the renewable power system is transferred

to the equity entity, and that the rights to the power provided be given to
the equity entity.
o Methane capture in the form of biogas that is both captured and used
on-site may qualify as a Tier 1 renewable energy resource.
• Tier 2: New off-site renewable electricity
o Off-site renewable electricity produced by new generation asset(s)
initially contracted no more than five years after the asset’s commercial
operations date (COD).
• Tier 3: Off-site renewable energy
o Off-site renewable electricity that is Green-e Energy certified or
equivalent
o Renewable Fuels that are Green-e certified or equivalent
Renewable Energy Commitment (Tier 2 and Tier 3):

• Project shall demonstrate the required performance for the duration of the performance
period and shall commit to ongoing procurement of Tier 2 and Tier 3 renewable energy
at or above the thresholds documented for a minimum of five years.
Renewable Energy Environmental Attributes:

• Ownership: All environmental attributes or EACs associated with renewable energy
generation must be retired on behalf of the LEED project for the renewable energy
procurement to contribute to credit achievement.
• Project energy source: Renewable electricity generation and EAC procurement can only
be applied to project electricity use or district energy use up to 100% of annual electricity
plus district energy use. Renewable fuels can only be applied to project fuel use or
district heat up to 100% of annual fuel plus district heat use.
• Vintage: EACs credited to the project must be generated no earlier than 18-months
before the beginning of the reporting period or the contract date for the bulk purchase.
• Location: Tier 2 and Tier 3 renewable assets must be located in the same country or
region where the LEED project is located.
• Tier 2 bulk purchase: Green-e Energy certification or equivalent is required for one-time
purchase or annual purchase of EACs or renewable power totaling more than 100% of
the project’s annual electricity use.
AND/OR
Option 3. Total GHG Emissions from Building Energy Use (1 – 4 points)

Demonstrate a percentage improvement in project greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from building
energy use below the total GHG emissions target. Points are awarded according to Table 3.
Project GHG emissions for the twelve-month reporting period shall be calculated using the project
energy consumption for each energy source and the project GHG emissions factors for each energy
source. Tier 1 onsite renewable electricity and Tier 2 new off-site renewable electricity documented in
Option 2 (Renewable Energy) shall be reported with a GHG emissions factor of zero up to 100% of the
project’s building annual electricity use.
GHG Emissions targets shall be calculated using one of the following methods:
Method 1. Performance Relative to Similar Buildings

The GHG emissions factors for electricity and natural gas shall be referenced to the published U.S. EPA
National CO2 equivalent (CO2eq) emissions factor from the most recent published year.
GHG emissions targets shall be calculated based on the site energy use intensity (EUI) targets for fuel
and electricity for the project’s building type and climate zone in Appendix I and the associated GHG
emissions factors.
Method 2. Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) Target
GHG intensity target for the most recent year from the Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor (CRREM) Risk
Assessment Tool (most recent publication).
Method 3. Performance Relative to Historical Baseline
Calculate the historical baseline target derived from site energy data for each building energy source
metered for two contiguous years of the previous eight years, normalized for weather, and the GHG
emissions factor for each energy source during the historical reference period, excluding any Tier 2
renewable energy emissions reductions from the historical reference period.
Table 3. Points for Percentage Reduction Below GHG Emissions Target

Points % Reduction % Reduction % Reduction
(Method 1. Similar (Method 2. CRREM (Method 3. Historical
Buildings) Targets*) Baseline)
1 10% 0% 25%
2 40% 33% 50%
3 70% 66% 75%
4 100% 100% 100%

EAc3
EA Credit: Refrigerant Impact Reduction

1 – 2 points
Intent
To encourage reduced leakage of older refrigerants with high global warming potential (GWP) and ozone
depleting potential (ODP), and to encourage the installation of equipment using refrigerants with low
GWP, particularly next-gen refrigerants with very low GWP.
Requirements
Pursue any combination of Option 1, 2 and/or 3 for a maximum of two points. Food retailers can pursue
Option 4 for a maximum of two points.
Option 1. Low Leakage Rates (1 point)

Document that the GWP of the project’s annual refrigerant recharge/ leakage was < 5% of the total GWP
of all existing refrigerants in the project.*
AND/OR
Option 2. Refrigerants Maintenance Policy and Plan (1 point)

Have in place a refrigerant maintenance plan and designate a responsible oversight party which can be
either third party or in-house staff, provided that this responsibility is part of the staff member’s job
description. The plan must include:
• An inventory of all refrigerant-containing equipment in the building that is owned by the building
owner, including the type, global warming potential, and amounts of refrigerants contained in
each. Data can be taken from manufacturers’ specifications; in the absence of available
manufacturer’s documentation, a sampling procedure may be used to inventory units containing
less than 50 pounds (23 kg) of refrigerant. Protocol for tracking and maintaining complete records
of refrigerant re-charging and records of releases during maintenance or construction.
• Protocol for ensuring that installation, maintenance, and removal of refrigeration-containing
equipment is performed by appropriately certified refrigeration personnel.
• Quarterly scheduled maintenance.
• Protocol for checking pressure loss and leaks with the following frequency and repair leaks that
are found:
o Every 24 months for equipment containing 50 tCO2e or less
o Every 12 months for equipment containing 50-500 tCO2e
o Every 3 months for equipment containing more than 500 tCO2e
o Maintenance protocols must meet the more stringent of the manufacturer’s
recommendations and regulatory requirements.
• Annual attestation from tenants, if applicable.
The building owner is not required to collect data on or to maintain equipment containing refrigerants that
are owned by tenants. However, the owner shall require an annual attestation from all tenants in spaces
over 5,000 square feet (500 square meters) that the installation, maintenance, and removal of such
equipment has been performed by appropriately certified refrigeration personnel and that disposal of such
equipment has been performed in accordance with all national, state, and/or local laws and requirements.
AND/OR
Option 3. New Refrigerants Policy (1 – 2 points)

Both of the following paths require the following:

• Annual reporting on newly installed equipment with refrigerants, and the amount and GWP of
such refrigerants.
• New refrigerant lines must be accessible for inspection, leak detection testing, and repairs.
Path 1: Low GWP Refrigerants (1 point)

• For projects in non-A5 countries (developed): Commit to achieving a weighted average
global warming (GWP) potential for all refrigerants used in equipment installed over the
5 years following certification that is < 80% of the weighted average of the caps in Table
1 below.
• For projects in A5 countries (developing): Commit to achieving a weighted average
global warming (GWP) potential for all refrigerants used in equipment installed over the
5 years following certification that is < 120% of the weighted average of the caps in Table
1 below.
Table 1: GWP Caps for Refrigerants

Sector and Subsectors GWP
cap
Industrial process refrigeration systems with refrigerant charge capacities of 200 pounds or
150
greater
Industrial process refrigeration systems with refrigerant charge capacities less than 200
300
pounds
Industrial process refrigeration, high temperature side of cascade systems 300
Retail food refrigeration – stand-alone units 150
Retail food refrigeration – refrigerated food processing and dispensing equipment 150
Retail food refrigeration – supermarket systems with refrigerant charge capacities of 200
150
pounds or greater
Retail food refrigeration – supermarket systems with refrigerant charge capacities less than
300
200 pounds charge
Retail food refrigeration – supermarket systems, high temperature side of cascade system 300
Retail food refrigeration – remote condensing units with refrigerant charge capacities of 200
150
pounds or greater
Retail food refrigeration – remote condensing units with refrigerant charge capacities less
300
than 200 pounds
Retail food refrigeration – remote condensing units, high temperature side of cascade
300
system
Vending machines 150
Cold storage warehouse systems with refrigerant charge capacities of 200 pounds or
150
greater
Cold storage warehouse systems with refrigerant charge capacities less than 200 pounds 300
Cold storage warehouse, high temperature side of cascade system 300
Ice rinks 150
Automatic commercial ice machines – self- contained with refrigerant charge capacities of
150
500 grams or lower
Transport refrigeration – intermodal containers 700
Residential refrigeration systems 150
Chillers – industrial process refrigeration 700
Chillers – comfort cooling 700
Residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump systems 700
Residential and light commercial air conditioning – variable refrigerant flow systems 700
Residential dehumidifiers 700
OR
Path 2: Ultra-Low GWP Refrigerants (2 points)

Commit to achieving a weighted average global warming potential (GWP) for all refrigerants
used in equipment installed over the 5 years following certification that is < 25.
OR
Option 4. Food Retailers (1 – 2 points)
Available to the following projects:

• EB O+M Buildings: Projects where food retailing constitutes > 20% of the project’s gross area
• GreenChill Certification (1-2 points)
• LEED Silver Certification (1 point)
• LEED Gold or Platinum Certification (2 points)
• Projects in the US must achieve EPA’s GreenChill Certification to achieve credits. International
projects must show that they meet the relevant GreenChill requirements for the certification
level.

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EA Credit: Grid Harmonization

1 – 2 points
Intent
To reduce the stress on the grid from peak loads, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase grid
reliability, and make energy generation and distribution systems more affordable and more efficient.
Requirements
Demonstrate any of the following for a maximum of two points:
Option 1. Peak Load Reduction (1 – 2 points)
Path 1. Peak Electric or Thermal Load Reduction (1 – 2 points)
Metering requirements:
Electric demand reduction: Provide at least hourly interval metering for the building’s electricity and
report the monthly peak-coincident electric demand.
OR
Thermal demand: Provide at least hourly interval metering for at least 90% of the project’s total
installed thermal capacity and report the monthly peak coincident thermal demand.
Path 1a. Performance Relative to Similar Buildings
Demonstrate a percentage reduction in peak thermal or electric demand intensity compared to the
peak thermal or electric median demand intensity for the project’s building type and climate in
Appendix I.
• 10% reduction (1 point)

• 20% reduction (2 points)
Path 1b. Performance Relative to Historical Baseline
Demonstrate a percentage reduction in peak thermal or electric demand for the previous 12 months
compared with the annual peak thermal or electric historical demand averaged from two contiguous
years of the previous eight years, normalized for weather and for electrification of any heating,
service water heating, cooking, or process loads
• 10% reduction (1 point).
• 20% reduction (2 points)
OR
Path 2. Envelope and Ventilation Strategies.
Apply one or more of the following peak reduction strategies for a maximum of 2 points:
Strategy 1. Air tightness (1 point)

Perform leakage testing to demonstrate whole building infiltration meeting the criteria below.
Buildings smaller than 25,000 ft2 (2322 square meters) must use whole building air leakage
testing.
A. Low Measured Leakage Rates

• For buildings smaller than 5,000 square feet (465 square meters):
Demonstrate whole building infiltration less than or equal to three Air changes
per hour (ACH) at 50 Pascal (0.2 in H20), as confirmed by an air leakage test.
• For buildings 5,000 square feet (465 square meters) or greater:
Demonstrate through an air leakage test a measured air leakage of the building
envelope less than or equal to 0.4 cfm/ft2 (2,0 L/s·m2) at 75 Pascal (0.3 in H20)
(0.3 cfm/ft2 (1.6 L/s·m2) of building envelope area at a pressure difference of 50
Pascal (0.2 in H20))
OR
B. Reduction of Measured Leakage Rates

• Implement measures to reduce building envelope leakage.
• For buildings with initial leakage greater than 2.0 cfm/ft2 (10 L/s·m2) at
75 Pa (1.5 cfm/ft2 (7.6 L/s·m2) at 50 Pa), reduce air leakage to less than
or equal to 1.0 cfm/ft2 (5 L/s·m2) at 75 Pa (0.77 cfm/ft2 (3,9 L/s·m2) at 50
Pa).
• For all other buildings, demonstrate at least a 50% reduction in the
measured air leakage rate.
The same test conditions and air leakage testing standard must be applied for
the current air leakage and the historical leakage testing (occurring no more
than three years prior to project registration).
AND / OR
Strategy 2. Ventilation Energy or Heat Recovery (1 point)

Each fan system supplying outdoor air shall have an energy or heat recovery system with a
minimum 70% enthalpy recovery ratio or a minimum of 75% sensible heat recovery ratio
(Available only to projects with outdoor air supply systems).
Exceptions:
Kitchen exhaust
In aggregate, fan systems supplying up to 20% of the project’s outdoor air.
AND / OR
Strategy 3. Envelope Thermal Conductance (1 point)

A. Low thermal conductance
Demonstrate that the total building envelope UA (the sum of U-factor times
assembly area) is no more than 125% of the total building envelope UA meeting the
ASHRAE 90.1-2019 prescriptive building envelope criteria.
B. Improvement in thermal conductance

Implement measures to improve the total building envelope UA.

• Demonstrate a minimum 30% improvement in total building envelope UA for the

current building design versus historical total building envelope UA (no more
than three years prior to project registration), AND
• Demonstrate that the total building envelope UA is no more than 200% of the
conductance of a total building envelope UA meeting the ASHRAE 90.1- 2019
prescriptive building envelope criteria.
AND/OR
Option 2: Thermal and/or Electric Energy Storage (1 – 2 points)
Metering and Load Management Requirements:
Provide interval recording meters and equipment capable of accepting an external signal. Automatic
load management controls shall be capable of storing electric or thermal energy during off-peak
periods or periods with low grid carbon intensity; and shall be capable of using stored energy during on-
peak periods or periods of high grid carbon intensity.
Energy Storage Criteria:
Provide on-site electric or thermal energy storage meeting one of the following criteria:
• Criteria 1. Peak electric and/ or thermal energy storage capacity

(Limited to buildings with peak electric demand less than 10 W/ft2 (107 W/m2))
Projects with a combination of electric and thermal storage may prorate points for
installed storage systems.
Table 1. Electric and/or thermal energy storage capacity

Points Installed Electric Storage Capacity Installed Thermal Storage Capacity
1 1.0 Wh/ft2 (10.7 Wh/m2) 27 Btu/ft2
(0.0023 ton-hours/ft2, 8.0 Wh/ft2,
86 Wh/m2)
2 2.0 Wh/ft2 (21.4 Wh/m2) 54 Btu/ft2
(0.0046 ton-hours/ft2, 16.0 Wh/ft2,
164 Wh/m2)
• Criteria 2. Peak electric and/ or thermal energy storage capacity relative to peak demand:
Storage capacity shall be determined relative to peak coincident electric and/or thermal
demand in accordance with Table 2, where peak coincident thermal demand represents
the peak coincident cooling, heating, and service water heating demand. Hot water
thermal storage shall be incremental to any service water heating storage used to
satisfy peak service hot-water demand. Projects with a combination of electric and
thermal storage may prorate points for installed storage systems.

Table 2. Storage capacity as a percentage of peak coincident demand

Points Installed Electric Storage Installed Thermal Storage
Capacity Relative to Peak Coincident Capacity Relative to Peak Coincident
Electric Demand Thermal Demand
1 0.2 kWh / kW 1.0
kWh / kW or Btu / Btu/h or ton-hrs /
ton
2 0.4 kWh / kW 2.0
kWh / kW or Btu / Btu/h or ton-hrs /
ton
• Criteria 3. Peak electric demand reduction. On-site thermal and/or electric storage shall
reduce peak electric demand by at least:
§ 10% (1 point)
§ 20% (2 points)
Peak demand reduction must persist over a minimum two-hour period for electricity and a
minimum four-hour period for thermal energy.
AND/OR
Option 3. Demand Response (1 – 2 points)
Path 1. Demand Response Program Available and Participation (1-2 points)

Participate in an existing demand response (DR) program and complete the following activities:
• Have in place a system with the capability for real-time, fully automated DR based on
external initiation by a DR program provider. Semi-automated DR may be utilized in
practice.
• Enroll in a minimum one-year DR participation amount contractual commitment with a
qualified DR program provider, with the intention of multiyear renewal, for at least the
specified percentage of the annual on-peak electricity demand. On-peak demand is based
on electric utility bills with an on-peak demand period defined by the local utility. The on-
peak demand may vary based on the utility climate and pricing structures.
• Develop a comprehensive plan for meeting contractual commitments during a Demand
Response event. On-site electricity generation shall not be used to meet the demand-
reduction criteria.
• Include the DR processes in the current facilities requirements and operations and
maintenance plan.
• Initiate at least one full test of the DR plan.
Percentage on-peak reduction:

• 10% - 1 point
• 20% - 2 points
OR
Path 2. Demand Response Capable Building (1 point)

Have infrastructure in place to take advantage of future demand response programs or dynamic,
real-time pricing programs and complete the following activities:
• Develop a comprehensive plan for shedding at least 15% of the annual on-peak electricity
demand. Peak demand is based on electric utility bills. On-site electricity generation shall
not be used to meet the demand-reduction criteria.

• Include the DR processes in the current facilities requirements and operations and
maintenance plan.
• Initiate at least one full test of the DR plan as part of the building commissioning program.
• Contact local utility representatives to discuss participation in future DR programs.

EAc5
EA Credit: Energy Performance and Commissioning

1 – 14 points
Intent
To reduce environmental and economic harms associated with excessive energy use that
disproportionately impact frontline communities by achieving higher levels of operating energy
performance, and to support highly cost-effective improvements in building operations that lower
energy waste and cost, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve indoor environmental quality.
Requirements
Option 1. Building Energy Performance (1 – 14 points)
Refer to EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance for requirements associated with each path (no
further data entry or calculations are required for Option 1 of this credit).
Path 1. Performance Relative to Similar Buildings
Path 1a. ENERGY STAR® Score
For buildings eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR® score from the EPA’s Portfolio
Manager tool, points are awarded for ENERGY STAR scores of 69 or above, according to
Table 1.
Table 1. Points for ENERGY STAR Performance Rating

ENERGY STAR Rating LEED Points
69 2
71 3
73 4
75 5
77 6
79 7
81 8
83 9
85* 10
88 11
91 12
94 13
97 14
Path 1b. Energy Use Intensity Targets
Projects not eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR® score shall demonstrate

improvements in project energy use intensity over the median energy use intensity (EUI)
target established for the project’s building type(s) and climate zone in Appendix I. LEED

points are awarded according to Table 2 based on the building category (Category 1 or
Category 2) referenced in Appendix I, and the greater of:
• The percent improvement in project site EUI beyond the median site EUI target
• The percent improvement in project source EUI beyond the median source EUI
Target.
Table 2. Points for Percentage Improvement Over EUI Target

Category 1 Building Category 2 Building Points
% Improvement % Improvement
10% 6% 2
14% 9% 3
18% 12% 4
22% 15% 5
26% 18% 6
30% 21% 7
34% 24% 8
38% 27% 9
42% 30% 10
46% 33% 11
50% 36% 12
55% 40% 13
60% 45% 14
OR
Path 2. Performance Relative to Historical Baseline
For property types not eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR® score, compare the building’s total
annual site and source energy consumption for the previous 12 months with annual historical
baseline site and source energy consumption averaged from two contiguous years of the
previous eight years, normalized for weather.
Points are awarded according to Table 3 based on the greater of:

• The percent reduction in normalized site energy use beyond the historical baseline, or
• The percent reduction in normalized source energy use beyond the historical baseline.
Table 3. Points for Percentage Energy Improvement Over Historical Baseline

Points Percentage Reduction Percentage Reduction
High Process Load Buildings1
2 15% 8%
3 18% 10%
4 21% 12%
5 24% 14%
6 27% 16%
7 30% 18%
8 33% 20%

9 36% 22%
10 40% 24%
11 44% 27%
12 48% 30%
13 52% 33%
14 56% 36%
Notes:
1. High process load buildings applying the lower percentage reduction thresholds shall meet all
criteria for High Process Load Buildings referenced in EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy
Performance.
AND/OR
Option 2. Retro-commissioning (1 point)
Complete a retro-commissioning (RCx) process no more than two years prior to registration and prior
to certification. Commissioning scope shall include the following systems: HVAC, DHW, lighting,
conveyance, process loads, energy generation systems, energy storage systems, and the envelope,
including thermography or other techniques to assess air leakage at windows, doors, and other
penetrations and problems with insulation. A complete retro-commissioning process includes the
following phases:
• Engagement Phase: Engagement of a third-party commissioning provider, who is an individual
or an individual who is in a firm and is overseeing the RCx team, having one of the following
qualifications:
o AABC Commissioning Group, CxA; ASHRAE, BCxP; Building Commissioning Association,
CCP; or National Environmental Balancing Bureau, CxPP
o PE with a minimum of three years of commissioning experience, at least one of which
was on existing buildings
o A minimum of six years of commissioning experience, at least two of which was on
existing buildings
• Planning Phase: Assembling a project team to include, at a minimum, the RCx provider, an
owner’s representative, and the building operator. Development of the owner’s objectives.
• Assessment Phase: Development of the RCx Plan, to include owner and tenant requirements,
documentation requirements, regulatory requirements, etc. Perform site visit and site
assessment, including functional tests. Development of a list of retro-commissioning
measures (RCMs), including all problems that should be remedied, the identification of the
party (retro-commissioning provider, building staff, or outside contractor) who will address
each measure, timeline, and estimated cost, if applicable. Develop a rough estimate of energy
savings due to retro-commissioning, in line with the energy end-use breakdown.
• Implementation Phase: Completion of all RCMs except for RCMs that entail significant capital
expense, as determined by the owner. However, RCMs that entail health and safety issues that
need correction should be completed.
• Verification Phase: Verify that RCMs are performing as intended.
• Hand-off Phase: Finalize the RCx report, provide the owner with an updated manual, and train
the building operator.
AND/OR

Option 3. Monitoring-based Commissioning (1 – 3 points)
Have the following technology and processes in place and commit to supplying the resources necessary
to maintain the required processes for at least 3 years, through either a third-party service provider
contract or by identifying a responsible staff person and including the tasks in their job description.
Projects shall apply Path 1 unless they meet the applicability criteria for Path 2, which has less stringent
criteria.
Path 1: Energy Information System and/or Fault Detection and Diagnostics (1 – 3 points)
Path 1a. Energy Information System (EIS) (1 point)
Technology requirements:
Energy Monitoring: Browser-based energy information system (EIS) software access to:
[1] whole building electric interval data, with a time lag of no longer than 24 hours (real-
time preferred); [2] Fuel consumption, at monthly resolution as a minimum
At a minimum, energy monitoring software will provide the following capabilities:
● For electricity and fuel consumption, and combined kBtu consumption:
○ Annual energy consumption
○ Annual energy benchmarking per sq.ft.
○ Monthly energy consumption
● Comparison of monthly, weekly, and daily energy consumption to prior time
period, and to same time period of prior year (fuel consumption may be monthly
only)
● Required for electricity consumption, and optional for fuel: Hourly consumption
(“loadshape”) across a 24-hour period; Ability to chart average loadshapes over
an extended period (e.g., average loadshape for a given month, across a whole
year, separated by weekday and weekend/holiday, etc.)
● Ability to normalize energy consumption (e.g., based on ambient temperature
and occupancy schedule), for hourly and monthly consumption. Software will
have the capability for automated reporting of energy use anomalies relative to
baseline/expected use, and for quantifying energy savings relative to a
historical baseline year.Submeter monitoring, at a frequency of hourly or less,
electricity use of chillers and any other equipment with thermal energy capacity
of 900,000 Btu/h (264,000 kWh, 75 tons) or greater
● Ability to monitor onsite generation, storage, and, where communicating meters
are installed, water consumption
● Ability to download data in csv format [more definition needed]
● Ability to access at least three years’ worth of historical consumption data
● Additional analytical/charting capabilities shall include:
○ Heat map charts of consumption
○ Reporting/charting of greenhouse gas emissions using energy
consumption and conversion factors
Control System Monitoring: Remotely accessible building automation system (BAS)

configured with trending capability sufficient to meet process requirements defined
below. System shall have the capability of storing at least two years’ worth of trend
data.
Process requirements:
Establish an ongoing commissioning process, identifying a responsible person
(company employee or third party), specifying, at a minimum:

● Energy consumption review at least once monthly, to identify unexpected high

consumption. In the case of identifying high consumption, a remedial action
plan, with responsible person and due date, shall be defined. Resolution shall be
documented upon completion.
● Annual energy review & reporting, at a minimum to include EUI trend over past
12 months, energy saving opportunities identified, actions taken, planned energy
saving actions
● Review of energy consumption relative to occupancy/equipment schedules at
least once per quarter, and correction of any identified problems
● Check the following, and re-check1 at intervals of no less than two years:
o System sensor calibration
o Ensure equipment operation (HVAC, interior lighting, exterior lighting)
matches occupancy schedules
o Economizer trend data review and/or functional test to confirm proper
operation, where economizers are installed
o Review and address all control system overrides
o Confirm proper operation of control system resets, if programmed into
control sequences
o BAS trend analysis to identify and resolve improper hot water/chilled
water valve operation
o Review zone temperature setpoints and deadbands conform to ASHRAE
guidance
o Energy Recovery operation (where energy recovery is installed)
AND/OR
Path 1b. Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) (2 points)
Control System Monitoring: Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) software capabilities,
accessible via web browser, configured to monitor and report faults for, at a minimum,
all chillers and direct expansion cooling systems (including heat pumps) with capacity
exceeding 5 Tons, air handlers, air terminal units, pumps, exhaust fans, cooling towers,
and boilers. Covered fault types within the scope of the FDD shall include at least 60% of
the following that apply to the building’s installed equipment:
● Improper economizer operation
● Improper energy recovery equipment operation
● Faulty sensor readings (e.g., out of calibration, bias, frozen)
● Data/communication faults, i.e., data gaps, flat readings at 0% or 100%
● Improper valve and damper operation
● Setpoint and control signal overrides
● Improper equipment schedules
● Improper operation of control system reset algorithms (e.g., setpoint always at
maximum value)
● Non-optimal zone temperature setpoints (e.g., lower than recommended
deadband; same values for occupied and unoccupied setpoints)
● Equipment short cycling
● Improper chiller and boiler plant lockouts
● Unstable/hunting control loop
Additional FDD software capabilities:

● For any reported faults, the ability to directly access BAS trend data that were
inputs to the fault detection rule, for the purpose of manual root cause

diagnostics. Shall include the time period for when fault was first reported, and
the ability to expand to review realtime/historical trends
● Ability to sort and filter reported faults (e.g., based on cost impact, comfort
impact, maintenance impact, building, system type, fault type)
● Data historian capable of storing at least 3 years of trend data
● Ability to export fault report data (e.g., fault summary reports, detailed reporting
on individual faults, etc.)
Establish an ongoing commissioning process that includes planning, point monitoring,
system testing, performance verification, corrective action response, ongoing
measurement, and documentation to proactively address operating problems in the
systems being commissioned. Develop an on-going commissioning plan that defines the
following:
● roles and responsibilities;
● measurement requirements (meters, points, metering systems, data access);
● the points to be tracked, with frequency and duration for trend monitoring;
● the limits of acceptable values for tracked points and metered values;
● the review process that will be used to evaluate performance;
● an action plan for identifying, prioritizing, and correcting operational errors and
deficiencies
● planning for repairs needed to maintain performance;
● the frequency of analyses in the first year (at least quarterly); and
● the subsequent analysis cycle (at least every 24 months).
Implement the on-going commissioning plan to identify operational errors and

deficiencies and take corrective action. Implementation of the plan consists of the
following:
● Identify operational errors and deficiencies
● Investigate to determine the root cause of all errors and deficiencies
● Identify and implement corrective action
o Monthly meetings of the energy manager and facilities staff to discuss
and prioritize issues
o Prioritized and approved improvements input in work order system
● After corrective actions have been taken, verify correct operation
● Update all documentation pertaining to system operation on a quarterly basis
Path 2. Energy Modeling & Fault Detection for Qualifying Buildings (1 – 3 points)
Applicability Criteria:
HVAC supplied by unitary systems and/or electric heating and/or central heating, AND
EITHER
o Building type is residential (multifamily, hotel/motel, or dormitory), OR
o Building conditioned floor area is < 100,000 ft2 (9,300 m2) AND total installed heating
capacity, total installed cooling capacity, and total installed refrigeration capacity are
each less than 4,800 kBtu/h (400 tons, 1,400 kW), OR
o Total installed cooling, total installed heating, and total installed refrigeration capacities
are each less than 1,200 kBtu/h (100 tons, 350 kW).

Path 2a. Basic Energy Monitoring (1 point)

Energy Monitoring Software: Browser-based software access to: [1] whole building
electric interval data, with a time lag of no longer than 24 hours (real-time preferred);
[2] Monthly fuel consumption
At minimum, energy monitoring software will provide the following capabilities:

● Annual energy consumption, separately for electricity and fuel consumption,
and combined kBtu
● Annual energy use intensity (EUI) per sq.ft., separately for electricity and fuel
consumption, and combined kBtu
● Monthly energy consumption, separately for electricity and fuel consumption,
and combined kBtu
● Comparison of monthly, weekly, and daily energy consumption to prior time
period, and to same time period of prior year
● Hourly consumption (“loadshape”) across a 24-hour period; Ability to chart
average loadshapes over an extended period (e.g., average loadshape for a
given month, across a whole year, separated by weekday and weekend/holiday,
etc.)
Control: HVAC controls will allow for remote, browser-based access to the following
capabilities:
● Monitoring of zone temperatures, setpoints, schedules, equipment status, and
critical alarms. For buildings with multiple HVAC units, monitoring for all units
shall be accessible via a single web platform
● Adjustment of setpoints and schedules
● Data collection and visualization of setpoints and actual measured conditions,
with data storage of at least one year’s duration
A documented process, identifying a responsible person (company employee or third
party), specifying, at a minimum:
• Energy consumption review at least once monthly, to identify unexpected high
consumption. In the case of identifying high consumption, a remedial action
plan, with a responsible person and due date, shall be defined. Resolution shall
be documented upon completion.
• Annual energy review & reporting, at a minimum to include EUI trend over past
12 months, energy saving opportunities identified, actions taken, planned energy
saving actions
• Review of HVAC setpoints and schedules, and correction of any identified
problems. Review shall be conducted quarterly for buildings with >50,000 sq.ft.
of conditioned space, and twice-annually for buildings with <50,000 sq.ft of
conditioned space
OR
Path 2b. Enhanced Energy Monitoring (2 points)

Energy Monitoring Software: Software shall meet requirements defined for Basic
Energy Monitoring, plus:
● Ability to weather-normalize energy consumption, hourly and monthly, with
automated reporting of energy use anomalies relative to baseline/expected use

Control: Software shall meet requirements defined for 1-Credit level, plus:
● Where economizer controls and/or demand-controlled ventilation controls are
installed, remote monitoring shall incorporate setpoints and sensor readings
relating to such controls
● Where lighting controls are installed, remote monitoring shall incorporate
setpoints and sensor readings relating to such controls; it is not required that
remote monitoring of HVAC and lighting controls utilize the same software
platform. Exception: for multi-tenant buildings, only common area lighting is
required to be remotely monitored; remote monitoring of tenant spaces is
optional
Management process shall meet all requirements as defined at the 1-Credit level, plus:
● Biennial review of the following, and resolution of uncovered issues:
o HVAC sensor calibration
o Review zone temperature setpoints/deadbands against ASHRAE
recommendations
o Review of equipment schedules vs. building occupancy schedule
o Review of setback schedules & setpoints
● Annual review of lighting sensor calibration, lighting schedule, and daylighting
controls, where such controls are installed, and resolution of any identified
issues
OR
Path 2c. Fault Detection and Diagnostics and Enhanced Energy Monitoring (3 points)
Energy Monitoring Software: Follows requirements defined in Enhanced Energy
Monitoring
Control: Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) software capabilities, accessible via web
browser, configured to monitor and report faults for equipment accounting for at least
80% of the building’s installed cooling/heating capacity. Covered faults within the scope
of the FDD shall include:
● Improper economizer operation
● Faulty sensor readings (e.g., out of calibration, bias, frozen)
● Data/communication faults, i.e., data gaps, flat readings at 0% or 100%
● Setpoint overrides
● Improper equipment schedules
● Non-optimal zone temperature setpoints (e.g., lower than recommended
deadband; same values for occupied and unoccupied setpoints)
● Simultaneous heating and cooling
Management process shall meet all requirements as defined in Enhanced Energy
Monitoring.

MATERIALS AND
RESOURCES (MR)
MRp1
MR Prerequisite: Materials Management Policy

Required
Intent
To conserve natural resources, promote a circular economy, and encourage responsible materials
stewardship through reduction, reuse and recycling. To reduce the disproportionate burden on
underserved communities located near landfills and incinerators that is generated by building
occupants’ waste.
Requirements
Have in place a Materials Management Policy (MMP) that addresses all incoming and outbound
materials and sets goals for waste prevention and minimization.
Communicate the MMP to all occupants of the building. Identify the individual(s) responsible for
implementing the policy.
At a minimum, the policy shall address these areas:

• Environmentally Preferable Purchasing: Include strategies to prevent waste and promote
sustainability outcomes from the purchase of goods and services used in the operation and
maintenance of the building.
o Purchases in the following categories shall follow environmentally preferable
purchasing criteria:
• Ongoing consumables
• Electronic equipment
• Food and beverage
• Furniture
• Building products
• Materials Management: Include guidelines for the storage, collection, and tracking of materials.
The policy shall address these fundamental elements:
o Storage & Collection:
• Specify how commodities to be sent for diversion will be stored and collected,
including mixed paper, corrugated cardboard, glass, plastics, organics, and
metals.
• Specify how to safely store and dispose of batteries, lamps, e-waste, and
hazardous waste. Consider impacts on workers, vulnerable occupants, and
surrounding communities.
• Identify locations for internal collection infrastructure and external collection
infrastructure for material haulers. Consider environmental safety and security.

• Ongoing Tracking: Establish procedures to track and measure the total amount
of waste generated and the total amount of materials diverted from landfill and
incineration.
• Waste Prevention:
o Establish goals for waste minimization for the building.
o Provide recommendations for preventing waste through reuse, repurposing, recycling,
composting, product repair, manufacturer take-back, and refurbishment, as appropriate.
o Include instructions for waste prevention, recycling, and diversion of construction and
demolition waste during renovations/improvements.

MRc1
MR Credit: Waste Performance

1 – 7 points
Intent
To prevent waste and reduce the amount of materials from building operations and maintenance that is
disposed of in landfills or incinerators.
Requirements
Projects can pursue a combination of any of the following three options to earn a maximum of 7 points.
Option 1: Waste Prevention & Diversion (1 – 7 points)
Divert materials from landfill, incineration (WTE), or other disposal methods. Diversion includes
strategies such as waste prevention (reduction), reuse, recycling, or composting. Points are awarded
Table 1. LEED Points for Waste Prevention & Diversion

Waste Diversion Points
15% 1
30% 2
45% 3
60% 4
75% 5
90% 6
95%+ 7
Waste diversion calculation:

Track the material type and amount (weight) of all non-hazardous, solid materials monthly for a
minimum of 3 months. The performance period must provide a representative illustration of the annual
material flows in and out of the building. Track or estimate variations in materials management that
occur outside the performance period, like seasonal collection or intermittent waste streams.
For diverted materials, specify the diversion method. Acceptable diversion methods include waste
prevention, reuse, recycling, and composting. If estimates of material quantities are used, provide the
methodology and/or source references used to make calculations. If actual weights are not available for
certain material types or hauling methods, volume to weight conversion average values can be used. To
calculate an annual average diversion, divide the weight of materials diverted by the total weight of
materials generated.
AND/OR
Option 2. Improved Materials Management, Waste Prevention & Diversion (1 – 3 points)

Develop processes and strategies to improve the value of diverted materials. Achieve any of the
improvements in Table 2 for up to 3 points.

Table 2. Points for Improved Materials Management, Waste Prevention & Diversion from Baseline
Improvement Strategy Points
Path 1. Reduce contamination rate of recycling by 10% 1
Path 2. Reduce food waste by 5% 1
Path 3. Implement an organics recycling/composting program 2
Path 4. Work internally to switch at least one material or commodity from single-use to 1
reusable (or eliminate the commodity)
Path 5. Work with an outside vendor to switch to reusables for at least one supplied 1
material or commodity
For all paths: describe the strategies implemented to achieve the results of Paths 1 through 5.
For Path 1: Improvements are calculated as a percent improvement over a previous measurement (at
least 2 months between) through waste/recycling audits.
For Path 2: Improvements are calculated as percent reduction in food waste over at least 2 months of
diversion tracking.
AND/OR
Option 3: Waste Minimization Strategies (1 – 2 points)

Implement staff empowerment and zero waste best practices in the building. Target procurement of
renovation materials to reduce embodied carbon. The project team earns one point for achieving each
strategy below (up to 3 points).
• Zero Waste Audit: Conduct a zero-waste audit of all inbound and outbound materials at least
once annually and analyze results.
• Staff Training: Incorporate information on waste management into orientation for all employees,
contractors, vendors, and consultants. Train employees about the waste prevention and
reduction program and provide progress updates at least once per quarter. Assign at least one
staff person to a waste prevention leadership role.
• Bin Labeling: Inventory all collection infrastructure and clearly label all receptacles for
recyclables, compostables, landfill material, and other diversion streams as applicable. Train
employees, contractors, vendors, consultants, and other on-site staff on what is acceptable in
those receptacles.
• Right size containers and service levels: Evaluate all collection containers to ensure appropriate
size and schedules are in place. Implement a strategy for the periodic review of these
containers and adjust container sizes and pick-up frequencies with service provider
accordingly.
• During any renovation or building improvements, implement a purchasing policy for at least one
of the following product categories that is closed-loop or is leased and managed at end of life by
the manufacturer:
o Categories: carpeting, ceiling systems, furniture, gypsum drywall.
Have in place a repair/reuse program for regularly maintained equipment in the building, including
furniture, furnishings, electronics, cleaning equipment, and other repairable items.

MRc2
MR Credit: Embodied Carbon of Interior Materials during Renovations

1 – 2 points
Intent
To cycle hard-to-recover and high-embodied carbon products during remodeling and renovation. To
foster closed-loop product take-back and manufacturing processes.
Requirements
This credit is eligible for projects undergoing demolition, renovation, remodeling, expansion, or
reconfiguration that have recoverable building materials (excluding hazardous materials). This credit
applies to all renovations that begin after project registration. To earn points, recover adequate
quantities of one of the following products for 1 point, or two or more of the following for 2 points:
• Carpet Recovery (1 point):
Prior to demolition or construction, salvage and recover non-contaminated carpet from the
building project. To be eligible, the recoverable amount must comprise at least 50% of the
project carpeted floor area scheduled to be renovated or more than 1,000 square feet (100
square meters), whichever is greater. Recovered carpeting shall be reused or recycled in a
process that turns the recovered product into new flooring products.
• Acoustical Ceiling Tile Recovery (1 Point):
Prior to demolition or construction, salvage and recover non-contaminated acoustical ceiling

tiles from the building project. To be eligible, the recovered ceiling tiles must comprise at least
50% of the project reflected ceiling area with ceiling tiles scheduled to be renovated, or more
than 1,000 square feet (100 square meters), whichever is greater. Ceiling tiles shall be reused or
recycled in a process that turns the recovered product into new acoustical ceiling products.
• Furniture Recovery (1 Point):
Prior to demolition or construction, salvage and recover furniture from the building project for
reuse or refurbishment. Furniture can include stand-alone ancillary furniture pieces as well as
systems furniture and built-in components. To be eligible, the recovered furniture must meet
one of the following:
o The recovered materials comprise at least 25% of the project floor area or more than
1,000 square feet (100 square meters), whichever is greater.
o At least 20% of furniture systems (i.e. workstations with partitions) are recovered for
reuse, with a minimum of 25 workstations.
• Gypsum Wallboard/Drywall Recovery (1 Point):
Prior to demolition or construction, salvage and recover non-contaminated drywall from the
building project. To be eligible, the recoverable amount must comprise at least 50% of the wall
area that is gypsum or more than 1,000 square feet (100 square meters), whichever is greater.
Recovered wallboard shall be reused or recycled in a process that turns the recovered product
into new wall board or other building products.

INDOOR
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (EQ)
IEQp1
EQ Prerequisite: Occupant Needs Assessment

Required
Intent
To promote a better understanding of who is in the building on a regular basis, if there is a current
population-specific or regionally-specific health hazard, or evidence that there will be a future health
hazard. To define occupant needs related to the indoor environment and ensure and sustain access to
indoor, health-promoting features.
Requirements
Have in place a policy to ensure accessibility to the building, its amenities, and the health-promoting
LEED strategies in place. The policy must outline the following:
Baseline Health and Improvement Goals – assess the current major impacts on occupant health
related to the indoor environment. Set annual goals for improving and/or maintaining the
project’s indoor environmental health performance.
Identify Accommodations for Vulnerable Populations – outline the contextualized needs of

occupants in the building by identifying groups that may be particularly vulnerable to shifts in
the indoor or outdoor environment, particularly in the case of extreme heat or episodic air
quality, or other public health circumstances. Demonstrate operational plans to account for the
needs of these occupants.
Outline Accessibility Measures – identify potential barriers to access, to the building and it’s
amenities. Demonstrate ongoing understanding and consideration of the physical and mental
need of all occupants, to ensure that all occupants are not excluded and are able to thrive.
Identify Health Resilience Goals – annually evaluate the impact of extreme weather or changing
climate conditions on the indoor environmental health of the space and outline how the building
will maintain safe, comfortable, and health-promoting indoor space.
Communicate the policy to all project occupants, including any supportive measures that are available
to occupants. Identify the individual(s) responsible for implementing the policy.

IEQp2
EQ Prerequisite: Green Cleaning Policy

Required
Intent
To foster a healthy building interior and site, and to reduce the potential negative impact of cleaning,
disinfecting and maintenance products and processes on the cleaning personnel, building occupants,
and the environment.
Requirements
Operate the project using green cleaning best practices.
Option 1. In-House Green Cleaning Policy

Have in place a green cleaning policy for managing how the building and site areas within the project
and site management control are cleaned. The policy promotes improved worker safety, reduced
chemical use, improved indoor air quality, cleaner surfaces and protection of building materials, and
reduced environmental harm from products purchased for cleaning.
Communicate the green cleaning policy to all cleaning personnel and project occupants, including the
green cleaning products and any protective measures for cleaning personnel. Identify the individual(s)
responsible for implementing the policy.
The policy must address each of the following:
• Green cleaning products - Review the products used to clean the building to understand
chemical use and potential health impacts (include cleaning and degreasing products,
disinfectants, hand cleaners/soaps, and hand sanitizers). Review the janitorial paper, trash can
liners, and miscellaneous janitor products purchased for the project during regular operations.
Identify opportunities for using greener cleaning products or reducing product use and
minimizing exposure to chemicals during cleaning. Identify safe handling, use, and disposal of
products. Set annual goals for the use of green cleaning products. (For examples of greener
cleaning products, see EQ credit: Green Cleaning Option 3. Cleaning products and materials).
• Equity within cleaning operations and protections for cleaning personnel - Identify methods to
reduce chemical exposures through respiratory and skin contact, reduce incidence of
musculoskeletal or repetitive stress injuries caused by cleaning procedures, reduce sexual
harassment, and reduce other exploitative practices. Annually review janitorial equipment for
safety features (emissions, vibration, noise, and user fatigue). (For examples of safety features
for janitorial equipment see EQ credit: Green Cleaning Option 2. Powered janitorial equipment).
Annually review social responsibility reports for any cleaning service providers to ensure they
are using a legal and properly trained workforce and addressing other social responsibility
aspects (to assess social impact, see Prerequisite Social Impact Assessment, for examples that
promote further social equity see Credit Equity within Operations and Maintenance Staff).
• Evaluate cleaning effectiveness - Periodically evaluate the cleaning performance to verify the
building is clean, cleaning procedures and staffing methods are being followed and aligned with
the way the building is being used, and cleaning personnel training is current. Share results with
cleaning personnel for continuous improvement and to optimize cleaning frequency and worker
safety (For example processes to evaluate cleaning effectiveness see EQ credit: Green Cleaning
Option 1. Measure Cleaning Performance).
OR

Option 2. Certified Cleaning Service or Certified Facility
Clean the project with a cleaning service certified and in good standing under one of the following:
• Green Seal’s Environmental Standard for Commercial Cleaning Services (GS-42)
• International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA) Cleaning Industry Management Standard for
Green Buildings (CIMS-GB)
• ISSA GBAC STAR -- Green Building Accreditation program
• Local equivalent for projects outside the U.S.
In addition, work with the cleaning contractor to create goals and strategies for conserving energy,
water, and chemicals during cleaning.

IEQp3
EQ Prerequisite: Verification of Ventilation and Filtration

Required
Intent
To understand the amount of outdoor air being delivered by the ventilation systems, exhaust, and
filtration and compare to ventilation standards for indoor air quality (IAQ).
Requirements
Include information on ventilation system operation and preventative maintenance as outlined in Table
8.2 of ASHRAE 62.1-2022 or later in the current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance
plan required for compliance with EA prerequisite Energy and Carbon Policy Management.
Investigate local and regional outdoor air quality. Determine the regional air quality status and conduct
an observational survey of the building site and its immediate surroundings to identify local
contaminants from surrounding areas that will be of concern if allowed to enter the building.
For mechanically ventilated spaces,

1. Calculate the minimum amount of outdoor air required by ASHRAE 62.1-2022 or later. Use
simplified calculations from the standard or the ventilation rate procedure.
2. Measure the amount of outdoor air being delivered by each ventilation system serving the
project. Measurements may be made directly or by installed flow measurement devices in the
system that are calibrated per manufacturer recommendations. Measurements taken within five
years prior to project submission are acceptable.
3. Compare the measured results for each ventilation system with the calculated minimum amount
of outdoor air required by ASHRAE 62.1-2022 and determine next steps. If spaces are under
ventilated, document the circumstances and potential corrective actions. Compliance with
minimum outdoor rates is highly encouraged but not required for this prerequisite.
4. Identify the filtration level (MERV level in accordance with ASHRAE 52.2 or filtration media class
as defined by ISO 16890-2016) for each ventilation system that supplies outdoor air and each
HVAC system that supplies recirculated air to occupied spaces. If filtration levels are below
MERV 13 (or equivalent filtration media class of ePM1 50%), evaluate options for improving filter
efficiency and document the circumstances and potential corrective actions. Compliance with
MERV 13 is highly encouraged but not required for this prerequisite.
For systems with outdoor air economizers, confirm current equipment is operating per design intent.
For naturally ventilated spaces, identify the opening types, location of the openings, and size of the
openings. Visually inspect each opening and adjacent areas for cleanliness and integrity; clean as
needed. Remove all visible debris or visible biological material observed and repair physical damage to
louvers, and screens if such damage impairs the item from providing the required outdoor air entry. Test
and confirm manual and/or automatic opening apparatus for proper operation and repair or replace as
necessary.
For spaces with mechanical exhaust, test and confirm proper operation of the exhaust systems as
outlined in the current facilities requirements and operations and maintenance plan.

Multifamily
For all common areas in the building, meet requirements above.
For residential units, have an operable window in each bedroom with the total openable window area a
minimum of 4% of the room floor area or meet the following minimum requirements for the entire unit:
In IP units:
Minimum outdoor air rate in cfm = 0.03 cfm/sf x dwelling unit floor area (in sf) + 7.5
cfm/person x (number of bedrooms + 1)
In SI units:
Minimum outdoor air rate in L/s = 0.15 L/s*m2 x dwelling unit floor area (in m2) + 7.5
cfm/person x (number of bedrooms + 1)
In each full bathroom, have either an exhaust fan that vents directly to the outdoors or an operable
window.

IEQp4
EQ Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke

Required
Intent
To prevent or minimize exposure of building occupants, indoor surfaces, and ventilation air distribution
systems to environmental tobacco smoke.
Requirements
For this prerequisite, smoking includes tobacco smoke, as well as smoke produced from the combustion
of cannabis, controlled substances, and the emissions produced by electronic smoking devices.
Prohibit smoking in the building.
Prohibit smoking outside the building except in designated smoking areas located at least 25 feet (7.5
meters) from all entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows. Smoking does not have to be
prohibited within 25 feet (7.5 meters) if the code explicitly prohibits it.
Communicate the no-smoking policy to occupants of the building and have in place provisions for
enforcement.
Residential only
Option 1. No Smoking
Meet the requirements above.
OR
Option 2. Compartmentalization of Smoking Areas

Prohibit smoking in all common areas of the building.
Prohibit smoking outside the building except in designated smoking areas located at least 25 feet (7.5
meters) from all entries, outdoor air intakes, and operable windows.
The prohibition must be communicated in building rental or lease agreements or condo or coop
association covenants and restrictions. Make provisions for enforcement.
If the requirement to prohibit smoking within 25 feet (7.5 meters) cannot be implemented because of
code, provide documentation of these regulations.
Each unit must be compartmentalized to prevent excessive leakage between units:

• Weather-strip all exterior doors and operable windows in the residential units to minimize
leakage from outdoors.
• Weather-strip all doors leading from residential units into common hallways.
• Minimize uncontrolled pathways for the transfer of smoke and other indoor air pollutants
between residential units by sealing penetrations in the walls, ceilings, and floors and by sealing
vertical chases (including utility chases, garbage chutes, mail drops, and elevator shafts)
adjacent to the units.
• Demonstrate a maximum leakage of 0.50 cubic feet per minute per square foot (2.54 liters per
second per square meter) at 50 Pa of enclosure (i.e., all surfaces enclosing the apartment,
including exterior and party walls, floors, and ceilings) or establish a baseline and demonstrate
a 30% improvement in leakage.

Schools
Prohibit smoking on site. Signage must be posted at the property line indicating the no-smoking policy.

IEQc1
EQ Credit: Indoor Air Quality Performance

1 – 13 points
Intent
To support indoor air quality awareness and identify opportunities for additional air quality
improvements or energy savings. To promote occupants’ comfort, well-being, and productivity by
achieving acceptable indoor air quality
Requirements
Projects may earn up to 13 points (credit maximum) by attempting any combination of Option 1, Option 2,
and/or Option 3. Points earned under each option is limited as follows:
• Option 1: Measure indoor air (1-10 points)
• Option 2: Meet ventilation and filtration standards (1- 6 points)
• Option 3: Strategies to improve indoor air quality (1- 4 points)
Option 1. Measure Indoor Air (1 – 10 points)
Demonstrate indoor air quality performance through measured levels of priority indoor air quality
indicators.
Path 1a. Continuous Indoor Air Monitoring (1 – 6 points)

Continuously measure at least one of the following indoor air parameters for a minimum of 4
consecutive months at an interval of no longer than one hour (15 minutes for carbon dioxide),
collected at any point during the 365 day reporting period. Monitors must be building grade or
better (for example Reset Air Accredited Monitors grade B or UL 2905).
Table 1. Points for Continuous Indoor Air Monitoring

Parameter Points*
Carbon dioxide (CO2) 2
PM2.5 2
TVOC 2
Ozone (O3) 1
PM10 1
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 1
Formaldehyde 1
*Select any of the parameters for up to 6 points total.
Path 1b. Meet air quality thresholds: via continuous monitoring (1 – 10 points)
Comply with the requirements of Path 1a and additionally report daily values for the parameter
to demonstrate compliance with the minimum IAQ limits in Table 2.

Table 2. Points for Continuous Indoor Air Monitoring

Parameter Data requirement Minimum IAQ Enhanced IAQ Points*
limit limit
Carbon dioxide 95th percentile value 1000 ppm 800 ppm 3 (minimum
(CO2) IAQ limit), 4
(enhanced
IAQ limit)
PM2.5 Daily average 15 µg/m3 12 µg/m3 3 (minimum
IAQ limit), 4
(enhanced
IAQ limit)
TVOC Daily average in n/a n/a 2
units of ppm or
micrograms per
cubic meter
Ozone (O3) Daily average 0.07 ppm n/a 2
PM10 Daily average 50 µg/m3 n/a 2
Nitrogen Daily average 100 µg/m3 (53 40 µg/m3 (21 2 (minimum
dioxide (NO2) ppb) ppb) IAQ limit),3
(enhanced
IAQ limit)
Formaldehyde Daily average 20 µg/m3 (16 ppb) n/a 2
*Select any of the parameters for up to 10 points total.
References for IAQ limits:

• CO2: acceptable: comes from industry benchmark; enhanced: TAG decision informed by
WELL and prior LEED IAQP pilot work
• PM10: WHO 24hr mean
• PM2.5: acceptable: EPA NAAQS 24hr mean; enhanced: EPA NAAQS annual mean
• Ozone: EPA NAAQS 8-hr mean
• NO2: acceptable: EPA NAAQS annual mean, (enhanced: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air
Quality: Selected Pollutants. Copenhagen, Denmark; 2010.Formaldehyde: same as BD+C
v4.1
AND/OR
Path 2a. Meet air quality thresholds: via one-time air testing (1 point)
Test for carbon monoxide (CO), PM2.5, PM10, nitrogen dioxide (NO2), Ozone, and/or volatile
organic compounds (VOCs) for a minimum of once per year collected at any point during the
365- day reporting period, using an allowed test method. Include a measurement of outdoor
ambient air quality for reference comparison at same time.
One point is available for testing all parameters listed in Tables 3 and 4.
Path 2b. Meet air quality thresholds: via one-time air testing (3 points)
Comply with the requirements of Path 2a and demonstrate the contaminants do not exceed the
concentration limits listed in the tables.

Table 3. Points for One-time Air Testing of Particulate Matter and Inorganic Gases
Contaminant Minimum IAQ limit Allowed Test Methods
CO 9 ppm; no more than 2 ppm ISO 4224

above outdoor levels EPA Compendium Method IP-3
GB/T 18883-2002 for projects in China
Direct calibrated electrochemical instrument with

accuracy of +/- 3% of reading and resolution of 0.1 ppm
NDIR CO Sensors with accuracy of 1% of 10 ppm full
scale and display resolution of less than 0.1ppm
PM 10 ISO 14644-1:2015,
cleanroom class of 8 or
lower Particulate monitoring device with accuracy greater
of 5 micrograms/m3 or 20% of reading and resolution
(5 min average data) +/- 5 µg/m3
50 μg/m3
Healthcare only: 20 μg/m3
PM 2.5 12 μg/m3 or 35 µg/m3**
Ozone (O3) 0.07 ppm Monitoring device with accuracy greater of 5 ppb or
20% of reading and resolution (5 min average data) +/-
5 ppb
ISO 13964
ASTM D5149 -– 02
EPA designated methods for Ozone
Nitrogen 40 µg/m3. (21 ppb). Monitoring device with measurement range: 0-500
Dioxide (NO2) ppb and lower detectable limit: 5 ppb.
**Projects in areas with high ambient levels of PM2.5 (known EPA nonattainment areas for PM2.5, or local
equivalent) must meet the 35 ug/m3 limit, all other projects should meet the 12 ug/m3 limit.

Table 4. One-time Air Testing of Volatile Organic Compounds

Contaminant (CAS#) Concentration Limit (µg/m3) Allowed Test Methods*
TVOC** n/a** ISO 16000-6,

EPA TO-17
EPA TO-15
Formaldehyde 50-00-0 20 µg/m3 (16 ppb) ISO 16000-3, 4;

EPA TO-11a,
EPA comp. IP-6A
Acetaldehyde 75-07-0 140 µg/m3
ASTM D5197-16
Benzene 71-43-2 3 µg/m3 ISO 16000-6

EPA IP-1,
Hexane (n-) 110-54-3 7000 µg/m3 EPA TO-17,
Naphthalene 91-20-3 9 µg/m3 EPA TO-15
ISO 16017-1, 2;
Phenol 108-95-2 200 µg/m3 ASTM D6196-15
Styrene 100-42-5 900 µg/m3
Tetrachloroethylene 127-18-4 35 µg/m3
Toluene 108-88-3 300 µg/m3
Vinyl acetate 108-05-4 200 µg/m3
Dichlorobenzene (1,4-) 106-46-7 800 µg/m3
Xylenes-total 108-38-3, 95-47-6, and 106-

700 µg/m3
42-3
A fourth point is available for projects that test for the additional target
volatile organic compounds specified in CDPH Standard Method v1.2-2017,
Table 4-1 and do not exceed the full CREL levels for these compounds
adopted by Cal/EPA OEHHA in effect on June 2016.
*Laboratories that conduct the tests must be accredited under ISO/IEC 17025 for the test methods they use.
**Calculate the TVOC value per EN 16516:2017, CDPH Standard Method v1.2 2017 section 3.9.4, or alternative
calculation method as long as full method description is included in test report. If the TVOC levels exceed
500 µg/m3, investigate for potential issues by comparing the individual VOC levels from the GC/MS results
to associated cognizant authority health-based limits. Correct any identified issues and re-test if
necessary.
AND/OR

Option 2. Ventilation and Filtration Standards (1 – 6 points)
Path 1. Ventilation per ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1

Demonstrate the ventilation system meets the minimum rates from ASHRAE Standard 62.1.
Table 5. Measured ventilation rates

Measured ventilation rates Points
Minimum 62.1 Outdoor air ventilation rates of all occupied spaces meet ASHRAE 2
62.1-2016 or later. Alternatively, the rates may meet the Ventilation
Rate Procedure outlined in Section 6.2 of ASHRAE 62.1 editions
2016, 2013, 2010, or 2007.
AND any Naturally ventilated spaces – meet 62.1-2016

Increased Ventilation Outdoor air ventilation rates to 95% of all regularly occupied spaces 3
15% are at least 15% above the minimum rates from ASHRAE 62.1-2016
or later.
AND any Naturally ventilated spaces – exceed 62.1-2016 by 15%

Increased Ventilation Outdoor air ventilation rates to 95% of all regularly occupied spaces 4
30% are at least 30% above the minimum rates from ASHRAE 62.1-2016
or later.
AND any Naturally ventilated spaces – exceed 62.1-2016 by 30%
AND/OR
Path 2. Filtration of outdoor and recirculated air
Filtration of outdoor and recirculated air: Provide minimum MERV 13 filtration (in accordance
with ASHRAE Standard 52.2- Method of Testing General Ventilation Air-Cleaning Devices for
Removal Efficiency by Particle Size, or equivalent filtration media class of ePM1 50% or higher,
as defined by ISO 16890-2016, Particulate Air Filters for General Ventilation, Determination of the
Filtration Performance) as described in Table 6.
Filtration media must be maintained and replaced according to the manufacturer’s

recommended interval. Submit documentation record of planned replacement intervals and
responsibility.
Table 6. Filtration Options

Filter Locations Points
Filtration of outdoor air: Each HVAC ventilation system that supplies outdoor air to 1
occupied spaces is provided with filtration as described above.
Filtration of recirculated air: Each HVAC system that supplies recirculated air to 1
occupied spaces is provided with filtration as described above.
AND/OR

Option 3. Strategies to Improve Indoor Air Quality (1 – 4 points)

Implement indoor air quality best practices in the building. One point is available for each strategy (up to
4 points):
• Strategy 1. Ventilation System Maintenance: The building is inspected and maintained following
ASHRAE 180 or Table 8.2 of ASHRAE 62.1-2016. (Demonstrate proof of maintenance through
service agreement, work order history, or contracts)
• Strategy 2. Entryway systems: Have in place permanent entryway systems at least 10 feet (3
meters) long in the primary direction of travel to capture dirt and particulates entering the
building at regularly used exterior entrances. Acceptable entryway systems include
permanently installed grates, grilles, slotted systems that allow for cleaning underneath,
rollout mats, and any other materials manufactured as entryway systems with equal to or
better performance. Maintain all on a weekly basis.
o Warehouses & Distribution Centers only: Buildings are not required to provide entryway
systems at doors leading from the exterior to the loading dock/garage. but must
provide them between these spaces and adjacent office areas.
o Multifamily only: Common area entrances shall meet the requirements above. For
residential units with a direct entrance to the exterior, have in place a walk off mat.
• Strategy 3. Automatic Filter Change Notification: Monitor the static pressure differential across
filters (outdoor air and/or recirculating filters) and integrate the monitor with the Building
Automation System (BAS) to notify when filter changes are required.
• Strategy 4. Operable windows: 75% of the regularly occupied spaces have operable windows
that provide access to outdoor air. The windows must meet the opening size and location
requirements of ASHRAE 62.1-2016 with addendum l, section 6.4.1.2.
• Strategy 5. Infection Risk Management: Assess, plan, and implement an Infection risk
management mode (IRMM) for the building compliant with ASHRAE 241-2023 Section 9.
Operations & Maintenance. Incorporate Building Readiness Plan (BRP) with the requirements of
EQ Prerequisite: Occupant Needs Assessment.
• Strategy 6. Episodic Outdoor Ambient Conditions: Response to varying outdoor conditions or
events that could negatively influence indoor air quality, e.g. wildfire smoke, construction
activities, etc.
• Strategy 7. Outdoor air quality monitoring:
o Path 1. Invest in Outdoor Air (OA) Monitors and Contribute to Broader Awareness:
Provide continuous outdoor air monitoring for any two of the following parameters:
CO2, PM2.5, PM10, NO2, Ozone, TVOC, OR CO. Monitors must be building grade or better
(for example Reset Air Accredited Monitors grade B or UL 2905). Show capability and
setup for measurements over a minimum of 4 consecutive months, at an interval of no
longer than once per hour. Join and contribute real-time data to building occupants and
to the WorldGBC ‘Plant a Sensor’ as described in the participant manual. Anonymization
of project location with a generic site description is acceptable.
o Path 2. Operating Strategy Using Outdoor Air Quality Information: Implement an
operating strategy that leverages outdoor air quality information from monitors
installed as part of path 1.

IEQc2
EQ Credit: Occupant Satisfaction Survey

1 – 5 points
Intent
To assess how well the building is performing for the occupants, in particular with regards to comfort.
Requirements
Conduct an occupant satisfaction survey of the building occupants on their satisfaction with the
environment in the building. Use information collected from the survey calculate:
• mean satisfaction level,
• variance, and
• percentage of occupants that are satisfied
Table 1. Points for Occupant Satisfaction

Points (max of 5 points)
Conduct survey 1
Mean satisfaction level 4 2
5 3
6+ 4
Percentage of occupants that are >80% 1 additional point
satisfied >90% 2 additional points
Required Survey Methodology
• Regular building occupants must be surveyed. Visitors must be surveyed if either the typical
peak or daily average is greater than the number of regular building occupants.
The survey must be conducted at least once per year and meet the required response rate
(Equation 1).
• Use the following survey question (or similar): “Indicate how satisfied you are with the
environment in this building”
o Additional questions are optional
• Use a 7-point response scale (for example: extremely unsatisfied, very unsatisfied, unsatisfied,
neither satisfied nor unsatisfied, satisfied, very satisfied, extremely satisfied).
Required response rate for survey (Equation 1)

Equation 1:
Response rate for projects with 500 or fewer occupants = 25%
Response rate for projects with more than 500 occupants = 100 * (0.25 / square root (occupancy /
500))
Examples:
For a project with 200 regular occupants, the required response rate = 25% of 200. At least 50
survey responses are required.
For a project with 800 regular occupants, the required response rate = 100 * (0.25 / square root
(800 / 500) = 20% of 800. At least 160 survey responses are required.

Calculating the Mean satisfaction level and percentage of occupants that are dissatisfied
• When calculating mean satisfaction level assume extremely unsatisfied = 1 and extremely
satisfied = 7
• When calculating the percentage of occupants that are satisfied, include occupants that respond
neither satisfied nor unsatisfied (4), satisfied (5), very satisfied (6), and extremely satisfied (7)

IEQc3
EQ Credit: Green Cleaning

1 – 2 points
Intent
To foster a healthy building interior and site, and to reduce the potential negative impact of cleaning,
disinfecting and maintenance products and processes on the cleaning personnel, building occupants,
and the environment.
Requirements
Option 1. Measure Cleaning Performance (1 point)

Perform routine inspection and monitoring of the facility’s green cleaning policy to verify that the
specified strategies are being used and to identify areas in need of improvement.
AND
Path 1. Surface Testing Protocol
Develop and implement a protocol for routinely measuring of surface contamination using an
ATP meter (or equivalent device). Randomly sample all space classes prioritizing those used by
multiple people throughout the day and the high-touch surfaces within those space
classes. Create reports to verify testing was completed and identify cleaning performance of the
surfaces tested and corrective actions as warranted.
Path 2. APPA Audit
Conduct an annual audit in accordance with APPA Leadership in Educational Facilities’ Custodial
Staffing Guidelines, or a local equivalent, to determine the appearance level of the facility. The
facility must score 1.5 or better.
AND/OR
Option 2. Powered Janitorial Equipment (1 point)

At least 40%, by cost, of all powered janitorial equipment (purchased, leased, or used by contractors)
used to clean the project meets all the following criteria for emissions, vibration, noise, and user fatigue.
The equipment must have the following features:

• Safeguards, such as rollers or rubber bumpers, to avoid damage to building surfaces.
• Ergonomic design to minimize vibration, noise, and user fatigue, as reported in the user manual
in accordance with ISO 5349-1 for arm vibrations, and ISO 11201 for sound pressure at operator’s
ear.
• Vacuum cleaners must be certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute Seal of Approval/Green Label
Vacuum Program and operate with a maximum sound level of 70 dBA or less in accordance with
ISO 11201.
• Carpet extraction equipment, for restorative deep cleaning, must be certified by the Carpet and
Rug Institute's Seal of Approval Deep Cleaning Extractors and Seal of Approval Deep Cleaning
Systems program.
• Propane-powered floor equipment must have high-efficiency, low-emissions engines with
catalytic converters and mufflers that meet the California Air Resources Board or EPA
standards for the specific engine size and operate with a sound level of 90 dBA or less, in
accordance with ISO 11201.
AND/OR

Option 3. Cleaning Products and Materials (1 – 2 points)

At least 75% (for one point, 90% for two points) of all cleaning products and materials, by cost must meet
at least one of the following standards. For projects outside the U.S., any Type 1 eco-labeling program as
defined by ISO 14024: 1999 or later developed by a member of the Global Ecolabelling Network is
acceptable as a local equivalent to the standards below. Compliance may be demonstrated from a
minimum of 90 days of purchases.
Cleaning and degreasing products

• EPA Safer Choice Standard;
• Green Seal (GS-37, for general-purpose, bathroom, glass and carpet cleaners used for
industrial and institutional purposes; GS-40, for industrial and institutional floor care products,
GS-52/53, for specialty cleaning products)
• UL EcoLogo 2700 (UL 2792 for cleaning and degreasing compounds; UL 2759 for hard-surface
cleaners; 2795, for carpet and upholstery care; UL 2777 for hard-floor care; UL 2796 for odor
control additives; UL 2791 for drain or grease trap additives; UL 2798 for digestion additives for
cleaning and odor control)
• Cleaning product produced on site via a cleaning device that produce only ionized water,
stabilized aqueous ozone, or electrolyzed water and if it complies with one of the above
standards. The device can be included regardless of when purchased. For cost, use prorated
over life of the device.
Hand soaps and hand sanitizers

• EPA Safer Choice Standard.
• Green Seal (GS-41, hand cleaners and hand sanitizers for industrial and institutional hand
cleaners)
• UL EcoLogo 2700 (previously UL 2784 for hand cleaners and hand soaps; UL 2783 for hand
sanitizers;
• no antimicrobial agents (other than as a preservative) except where required by health codes
and other regulations (e.g., food service and health care requirements);
Disinfectants
• EPA registered disinfectant product formulated with only the active ingredients identified
by EPA’s Design for the Environment Logo for Antimicrobial Pesticide Products. (As of June
2021, the active ingredient list includes: Hydrogen Peroxide, Citric Acid, L-lactic Acid, Ethanol,
Isopropanol, Peroxyacetic acid, Sodium Bisulfate, and Chitosan)
• Ultraviolet-C (UVC) disinfecting device manufactured in an EPA registered establishment. These
devices can be included regardless of when purchased, for cost, use prorated over life of the
device.
• For projects outside of the U.S.: in lieu of EPA registration, the product and devices must follow
local regulations for disinfectant claims.
Janitorial paper
• 30% post-consumer recycled content or recycled content levels per EPA comprehensive
procurement guidelines, for janitorial paper;
• Green Seal (GS-01, for sanitary paper products);
• UL EcoLogo (UL 175, for sanitary paper products);
• Janitorial paper products derived from agricultural waste and/or tree-free fibers and certified
by Roundtable for Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) standard for Advanced Products or under
ANSI/LEO- 4000 American National Standard for Sustainable Agriculture;
• FSC certification, for fiber procurement;
Trash can liners

• 30% post-consumer recycled content or recycled content levels per EPA comprehensive
procurement guidelines, for plastic trash can liners;
• ASTM D6400 and EN 13432 standard specifications for compostable plastics
• Green Seal (GS-60 Plastic Trash Bags and Can Liners)
• 30% resin (by weight) composed of inorganic minerals

IEQc4
EQ Credit: Integrated Pest Management

1 point
Intent
To minimize pest problems and exposure to pesticides.
Requirements
Option 1. In-house IPM Program (1 point)

Have in place an integrated pest management (IPM) plan for the building and grounds within the project
boundary. The IPM plan must include the following elements:
• Identification of an IPM team. Identify roles for building management, pest management
contractors, maintenance staff, and liaisons with building occupants. Review social
responsibility reports for any pest management service providers to ensure they are using a
legal and properly trained workforce and addressing other social responsibility aspects (to
assess social impact, see Prerequisite Social Impact Assessment, for examples that promote
further social equity see Credit Equity within Operations and Maintenance Staff).
• Provisions for identifying and monitoring pests. Specify inspections, pest population monitoring,
and a reporting system that allows occupants, maintenance staff, and others to report evidence
of pest infestations.
• Action thresholds for all pests likely encountered in the building. Also describe a process for
modifying action thresholds, if necessary, through active communication between occupants and
the IPM team.
• Nonchemical pest preventive measures, either designed into the structure or implemented as
part of pest management activities.
• Pest control methods to be used when action thresholds are exceeded. For each pest, list all
potential control methods considered and preferentially adopt the lowest-risk options,
considering the risks to the applicator, building occupants, and the environment, as well as the
risks of incomplete pest control. When pesticides must be used, give preference to the use of
least-risk pesticides.
• Identification of least-risk pesticides. Determine least-risk pesticides based on inherent hazard

and exposure potential, using a hazard review process such as the SF Pesticide Hazard
Screening Protocol. If a pesticide that is not in the least-risk category is selected, document the
reason.
• A mechanism for documentation of inspection, monitoring, prevention, and control methods and
for evaluation of the effectiveness of the IPM plan. Specify the metrics by which performance
will be measured, and describe the quality assurance process to evaluate and verify successful
implementation of the plan.
• A strategy for communications between the IPM team and the building occupants (for schools,
faculty and staff). This strategy should include education about the IPM plan, participation in
problem solving, feedback mechanisms (e.g., a system for recording pest complaints), tracking
repairs aimed at preventing pests, and provision for notification of pesticide applications. At a
minimum, the facility manager must notify any building occupant or employee who requests it
and post a sign at the application site, which must remain in place for at least 24 hours prior to
application and 24 hours after notification. Notifications must include the pesticide name, EPA

registration number, treatment location, and date of application. Applications of pesticides

considered “low-hazard” (as determined using the hazard review process) do not require
notification. For an emergency application of a pesticide, anyone who requested notice must be
notified within 24 hours of the application and given an explanation of the emergency. Rodent
baits dispensed in locked, anchored bait boxes and containerized baits for insect pests do not
require notification, but information on their use must be available by request.
OR
Option 2. Certified IPM Service (1 point)

Use a fully licensed pest management contractor to provide IPM service for the building. The company
must be certified and in good standing with GreenPro, EcoWise, GreenShield, or local equivalent and the
service provided must constitute a certified service. If chemical pesticides are under consideration for
landscape areas within the project boundary, use a contractor with appropriate licensure (for example,
as a Pest Control Advisor or Qualified Applicator) to manage these areas.

PROJECT PRIORITIES
AND INNOVATION (IN)
INc1
IN Credit: Project Priorities

1 – 9 points
Intent
To promote achievement of credits that address geographically sensitive or adaptation-specific
environmental, social equity, and public heath priorities. To encourage projects to think creatively to test
and accelerate new sustainable building practices and strategies.
Requirements
Achieve any combination of the following options for a maximum of 9 points:
Option 1. Regional and Local Priorities (1 – 7 points)
Achieve a regional priority credit from USGBC’s Credit Library. These credits have been identified by
USGBC as having additional regional importance for the project’s region.
AND/ OR
Option 2. Project Type Priorities (1 – 7 points)
Achieve a project-type credit from USGBC’s Credit Library. These credits have been identified by USGBC
as addressing unique needs for the given adaptation or building application.
AND/OR
Option 3. Exemplary Focus (1 – 7 points)
Achieve an exemplary performance credit from USGBC’s Credit Library. These credits have been
identified by USGBC as going above and beyond an existing LEED v5 prerequisite or credit in the LEED
v5 priority areas of scale, decarbonization, resilience, health, equity, and/or ecosystems.
AND/OR
Option 4. Pilot Credits (1 – 7 points)
Achieve a pilot credit from USGBC’s Credit Library.
AND/OR
Option 5. Innovative Strategies (1 – 4 points)

Achieve significant, measurable, environmental performance using a strategy not addressed in the LEED
green building rating system.
Identify the following:

• the intent of the proposed innovation strategy;
• proposed requirements for compliance;
• proposed submittals to demonstrate compliance; and
• the design approach or strategies used to meet the requirements.

INc2
IN Credit: LEED Accredited Professional

1 point
Intent
To encourage the team integration required by a LEED project and to streamline the application and
certification process.
Requirements
At least one principal participant of the project team must be a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) with
a specialty appropriate for the project.

APPENDIX I: SITE EUI TARGETS

Targets for the project’s building type(s) and climate zone are referenced to ASHRAE 100-2018: Energy
Efficiency in Existing Buildings, Addendum c, Appendix A, multiplying by the operating shift
normalization factor (S) in ASHRAE 100-2018c Table J-6. For projects with multiple building activities,
targets shall be calculated using the weighted average of the targets for each building activity. Targets
are referenced to Table A-1 (Alternative Building Activity Site Energy Targets), Table A-3 (Alternative
Building Activity Electricity Site Energy Targets), and / or Table A-4 (Alternative Building Activity Fossil
Fuel Site Energy Targets).
• Site Energy Use Intensity (EUI) targets: Table A-1
• Source EUI targets: Calculate by multiplying the site energy use intensity targets for fuel (Table
A-4) and electricity (Table A-3) by the associated source-to-site ratios for natural gas and
electricity.
• GHG emissions intensity targets: Calculate by multiplying the site EUI targets for fuel (Table A-
4) and electricity (Table A-3) by the associated U.S. EPA national CO2 equivalent (CO2eq)
emissions factors published for natural gas and electricity from the most recent published year.
• Onsite combustion emissions intensity targets: Calculate by multiplying the site EUI targets for
fuel (Table A-4) by the U.S. EPA national CO2 equivalent (CO2eq) emissions factors published for
natural gas.

Table 1. Building Category Classifications

No. Building Activity Building Category
1 Admin/professional office Category 1
2 Bank/other financial Category 1
3 Government office Category 1
4 Medical office (nondiagnostic) Category 1
5 Mixed-use office Category 1
6 Other office Category 1
7 Laboratory Category 2
8 Distribution/ship center Category 1
9 Nonrefrigerated w arehouse Category 1
10 Convenience store Category 2
11 Convenience store + gas Category 2
12 Grocery/food market Category 1
13 Other food sales Category 1
14 Fire/police station Category 1
15 Other public order/safety Category 1
16 Medical office (diagnostic) Category 1
17 Clinic/other outpatient health Category 2
18 Refrigerated w arehouse Category 2
19 Religious w orship Category 1
20 Entertainment/culture Category 2
21 Library Category 1
22 Recreation Category 1
23 Social/meeting Category 1
24 Other public assembly Category 1
25 College/university Category 1
26 Elementary/middle school Category 1
27 High school Category 1
28 Preschool/daycare Category 1
29 Other classroom education Category 1
30 Fast food Category 1
31 Restaurant/cafeteria Category 1
32 Other food service Category 1
33 Hospital/inpatient health Category 2
34 Nursing home/assisted living Category 2
35 Dormitory/fraternity/sorority Category 2
36 Hotel Category 2
37 Motel or inn Category 2
38 Other lodging Category 2
39 Vehicle dealership Category 1
40 Retail store Category 1
41 Other retail Category 1
42 Post office/postal center Category 1
43 Repair shop Category 1
44 Vehicle service/repair shop Category 1
45 Vehicle storage/maintenance Category 1
46 Other service Category 1
47 Strip shopping mall Category 1
48 Enclosed mall Category 1
49 Bar/pub/lounge Category 1
50 Courthouse/probation office Category 1
51 Mobile home Category 1
52 Single-family (detached) Category 2
53 Single-family (attached) Category 2
54 Apartment building (2 to 4 units) Category 2
55 Apartment building (5+ units) Category 2

APPENDIX II: LEED ZERO REQUIREMENTS

LEED Zero may be earned by projects that achieve Gold Certification under LEED v5 Operations and
Maintenance: Existing Buildings and meet the requirements outlined in Table 1.
Table 1. LEED Zero Carbon Requirements under LEED v5 Operations + Maintenance: Existing Buildings
Requirement
Prerequisite • Achieve Gold LEED certification
Energy and GHG Emissions • Achieve credit for no GHG emissions from onsite combustion,
exceptions including emergency power and ultra-low
temperature operations
• Achieve 100% renewable energy, including Tier 1 onsite and Tier
2
• Achieve ESPM Score of 85 or greater, or equivalent
Refrigerants • Measure and report recharge of refrigerants for one

year (tenants excluded)
• Leakage rate < 5%
Embodied Carbon • Meet the policy requirements for reduction of embodied carbon
during renovations
Transportation • If project includes parking, achieve a minimum of 3 points for

EV charging OR at least 10% sustainable transportation
performance via survey or location-efficiency score

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RATING

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IPp1 Prerequisite: Assessment for Climate Resilience ................................................................................................... 4

IPp2 Prerequisite: Social Impact Assessment .................................................................................................................... 5

IPp3 Prerequisite: Operational Carbon Projection .............................................................................................................6

IPc1 Credit: Operational Planning and Response for Resilience ...................................................................................7

IPc2 Credit: Equity within Operations and Maintenance Staff........................................................................................ 8

Location and Transportation (LT) ............................................................................. 10

LTc1 LT Credit: Sustainable Transportation Performance .............................................................................................. 11

Sustainable Sites (SS) .................................................................................................. 15

SSc1 SS Credit: Rainwater Management .............................................................................................................................. 16

SSc2 SS Credit: Heat Island Reduction .................................................................................................................................. 17

SSc3 SS Credit: Light Pollution Reduction ........................................................................................................................... 19

Water Efficiency (WE) ................................................................................................... 20

WEp2 WE Prerequisite: Water Metering ................................................................................................................................. 21

WEc1 WE Credit: Water Performance .................................................................................................................................... 22

Energy and Atmosphere ............................................................................................. 28

EAp2 EA Prerequisite: Refrigerant Policy and Maintenance Practices...................................................................... 29

EAp3 EA Prerequisite: Minimum Energy Performance ................................................................................................... 30

EAc1 EA Credit: Decarbonization and Efficiency Plans ................................................................................................... 32

EAc2 EA Credit: GHG Emissions Reduction ......................................................................................................................... 34

EAc3 EA Credit: Refrigerant Impact Reduction .................................................................................................................. 38

EAc4 EA Credit: Grid Harmonization ....................................................................................................................................... 41

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EAc5 EA Credit: Energy Performance and Commissioning ........................................................................................... 46

Materials and Resources (MR) .................................................................................. 54

MRc1 MR Credit: Waste Performance .................................................................................................................................... 56

MRc2 MR Credit: Embodied Carbon of Interior Materials during Renovations ........................................................ 58

Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) .................................................................... 59

IEQp2 EQ Prerequisite: Green Cleaning Policy .................................................................................................................... 60

IEQp3 EQ Prerequisite: Verification of Ventilation and Filtration .................................................................................. 62

IEQp4 EQ Prerequisite: Environmental Tobacco Smoke................................................................................................... 64

IEQc1 EQ Credit: Indoor Air Quality Performance .............................................................................................................. 66

IEQc2 EQ Credit: Occupant Satisfaction Survey .................................................................................................................. 72

IEQc3 EQ Credit: Green Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................. 74

IEQc4 EQ Credit: Integrated Pest Management ................................................................................................................... 77

Project Priorities and Innovation (IN) ..................................................................... 79

INc2 IN Credit: LEED Accredited Professional ................................................................................................................... 81

Appendix I: Site EUI Targets ....................................................................................... 82

Appendix II: LEED Zero Requirements .................................................................... 84

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Prerequisite: Assessment for Climate Resilience

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Prerequisite: Social Impact Assessment

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Credit: Operational Planning and Response for Resilience

Procedures and protocols in the plan must include the following:

• Emergency preparedness training and drills for essential personnel

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Credit: Equity within Operations and Maintenance Staff

Option 1. Worker Safety (1 point)

Option 2. Social Responsibility Report (1 point)

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Collaborate with a partnering community organization to support the implementation of a

The strategy must include at least two of the following:

• Provision or improvement of space

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LT Prerequisite: Sustainable Transportation Policy

• Parking and Transportation Demand Management (TDM) — Annually evaluate new or

• Transportation Electrification — For projects with off-street parking, annually evaluate

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