Information on the ANSI approved procedures used to develop this Standard can be found at or by ing

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Disclaimer

BSR/GBI 02-202x, Green Globes Assessment Protocol for Existing Buildings (new standard) (hereby known as this Draft Standard) provides a method of assessing existing commercial and multifamily buildings in relation to commonly valued environmental and efficiency outcomes. This Standard is an assessment tool and does not purport to instruct users on the appropriate operations and maintenance, standards, applicable laws, codes, or regulations for their building. The use of this Standard does not expressly or implicitly establish the appropriate level of care of a licensed design or other professionals nor the appropriate duties and responsibilities of owners, operations, or maintenance personnel.

The Green Building Initiative (GBI) does not guarantee or warrant the actual performance of any building as a result of (1) the use of this Standard, or (2) a particular level of assessment indicated through the use of this Standard, whether through individual use or in conjunction with a provider of a third-party assessment. This Standard has been

developed and structured to provide a general assessment tool for various attributes of buildings, including policies and procedures, as outlined in this Standard. This Standard is not an operations or maintenance tool or a quality or performance assurance system. Building systems, technology and operational best practices are constantly evolving and no building performance assessment system or tool, including this Standard, can account for these changes or the site-specific variances and limitations associated with individual buildings. The use of this Standard does not serve as a substitute for the work and advice of knowledgeable, licensed professionals, skilled construction personnel, building operators, and dedicated building owners.

GBI makes no representations about the results obtained from using this Standard. GBI, to the fullest extent permitted by law, disclaims all warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, and non-infringement.

Information on the ANSI approved procedures used to develop this Standard can be found at www.thegbi.org or by emailing [email protected].

Special Notes

The Foreword and Appendix are informative only and do not contain mandatory requirements necessary for conformance to this Standard. As such, they may contain material that has not been subjected to public review or a consensus process. Sections V Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms and VI References and Guidelines are informative only and are updated by the Secretariat upon the Consensus Body approval of all criteria.

Reference documents cited within the Standard are mandatory and are only to be applied within the context for which they are cited. Full acknowledgement and credit are given to the source organization for all references listed within this standard. Copies of the references and guidelines cited within this standard can be obtained from the full list of sources found in section VI. Incorporation of a reference is limited to the edition of the publication that is cited within this standard. Future amendments or revisions of the reference are not included.

GBI publishes notices for meetings and calls for public comment in ANSI Standards Action as required. GBI has a list of stakeholders that will receive email announcements when any maintenance activity occurs to the recommended practice. GBI’s website contains a place for new stakeholders to register.

Comments or proposals for revisions to any part of the Standard may be submitted to GBI at any time. The following person(s) may be contacted by those interested in submitting changes:

Emily Marx, Manager, Standards & Program Support, Green Building Initiative, 7805 S.W. 40th St., #80010, Portland, OR 97219 (we prefer all correspondence be sent electronically), E-mail: [email protected]; Phone:

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Foreword

Note that the information contained in this Foreword is not part of this Draft Standard. It does not contain requirements necessary for conformance to the Draft Standard. The Foreword is not subject to public review. Green Building Initiative (GBI) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the built environment and reducing climate impacts through exceptional education, tools, standards, and assessments that deliver sustainable, healthy, and resilient buildings. Green Globes is reviewed through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) consensus process. ANSI has helped develop private sector standardization systems for over 90 years, focusing on requirements for openness, balance, consensus, and due process. We believe that green building certification should be flexible enough to encourage participation from every type of building. Our process encourages innovation while providing the most personalized green building certification experience in the market.

In 2005, GBI became the first building rating organization to become an ANSI Standards Developer. GBI used the ANSI process, recognized for being open, balanced, and consensus-based, to create ANSI/GBI 01-2010: Green Building Assessment Protocol for Commercial Buildings out of the Green Globes environmental design and assessment rating system for New Construction and Major Renovations. ANSI/GBI 01-2010 was revised and was published in spring 2019. ANSI/GBI 01-2019 is currently under the continuance maintenance process.

GBI owns the global rights to Green Globes®— a science-based, collaborative, and user-friendly assessment and rating system that provides a 3-in-1 evaluation of the environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and resilience of an individual building or an entire portfolio. Green Globes creates a roadmap for improving building performance and reducing climate impacts through a collaborative process supported by outstanding staff and expert assessors. Our third-party assessors personally visit properties to review progress toward compliance and certification, provide feedback on opportunities for improvement, and collaborate with project teams to ensure that buildings meet certification requirements and are on track to achieve sustainability goals. GBI has made the commitment to revise its Green Globes rating system using the ANSI consensus process and ANSI approved procedures.

Stakeholder Involvement

All meetings of the Subcommittees and Consensus Body for the Existing Buildings Draft standard are public. GBI accepts Consensus Body and Subcommittee applications for the Existing Buildings Draft standard year-round and maintains a queue of applicants to fill potential Consensus Body vacancies in three interest categories: User, Producer, and General Interest. The seven Subcommittees are: Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Management, Site, Energy, Water, Materials, Indoor Environment Quality, and Point Allocation. Subcommittee members are not required to also be members of the Consensus Body for Existing Buildings and individuals may serve on more than one

Subcommittee. GBI’s Secretariat maintains an email list of interested Stakeholders used for updates on developments or opportunities to participate or comment. More information is available at www.thegbi.org/ANSI.

GBI Encourages Participation in Public Comment Periods

The public comment process is a critical element to developing an ANSI Standard. GBI encourages discussion and debate. ANSI consensus processes afford due process to every commenter. Commenters will receive communication from the Secretariat upon receipt of their comment and again following Consensus Body action on their comment. Public comment notices are published in ANSI Standards Action.

Comprehensive Not Rigid

One of the many strengths of the Green Globes’ collaborative process is that it allows for sustainability improvements that best fit each specific project, rather than a rigid checklist of requirements that do not consider unique sites, building function, or innovation opportunities.

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“Not applicables” play a prominent role in Green Globes’ flexibility, allowing projects to indicate criteria that are not applicable to a building or project. For instance, if a local code supersedes a criterion in the Standard and/or if optional features (e.g., cooling towers, etc.) are not included in the project scope, then those criteria could be marked ‘Not Applicable’ removing those points from the denominator in determining percentages of points achieved.

The 1000 possible points are strategically allocated to direct projects toward criteria considered most critical in the reduction of a building’s environmental impacts, as well as criteria that maximize a building’s opportunity to have a positive impact on a community and its occupants. The new point distribution “weights” the Assessment Areas as follows:

• Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Management (105 points) • Site (95 points)

• Energy (310 points) •_{Water (185 points)} •_{Materials (100 points)}

•_{Indoor Environmental Quality (205 points)}

Consistent with GBI-01-2019, the Draft Standard, does not contain mandatory criteria. Instead, additional weighting occurs within each Assessment Area to encourage pursuit of criteria considered to be most impactful. Every building that achieves Green Globes certification under these proposed revisions must achieve a minimum of 35% of the total applicable points.

Through point weightings, the Draft Standard encourages users to earn the highest number of applicable points for the building type, size, and budget, while using the flexibility built into the system to keep on track with the owners’ goals and objectives, the building functionality, and the potential for deconstruction or repurposing of the building. Project teams achieving One Green Globes level of certification on their first project may strive for higher levels of achievement and recognition in future projects through assessor recommendations and lessons learned. The Draft Standard is designed to encourage incremental achievements that take buildings beyond minimum compliance requirements while incentivizing teams to innovate and strive for One, Two, Three or Four Green Globes, thereby going beyond code to achieve real-world results.

Technical Advances

Reviewers of this Draft Standard will find many notable items that advance the art, form, and definition of what constitutes a green building. Additional information concerning criteria can be found in the Technical Manual under Informational References, Recommended Documents, Assessment Guidance and ToolTips.

Areas now open to public comment include the following topics: Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Management

•_{Operations & Maintenance} •_Resilience •_{Social Management} Site •_{Site Decontamination} • Site Improvement Energy

• Three paths provided for assessing energy performance • Prescriptive Energy Measures

• Energy Maintenance & Management •_{Sustainable Energy}

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Water

• Three paths for Water Consumption • Prescriptive Water Measures

Materials

• Renovations & Procurement • Recycling & Waste

Indoor Environmental Quality • IEQ Systems & Measures • IE Management

•_{Hazard Prevention} •_Lighting

• Comfort, Health, & Wellness

Minimum Requirements

GBI sets minimum requirements for its Draft Standard and rating systems based on commonly valued environmental and efficiency outcomes, benchmarking against other global rating systems, analysis of federal, state, and local policies, as well as from public input. GBI will be having discussions of minimum requirements with a separate public input process.

To achieve compliance and final certification under the ANSI/GBI-02 Standard and when using Green Globes® rating systems, each project must meet all jurisdictional requirements, achieve at least 35% of applicable points out of 1000 possible points, and complete third-party assessment by the certifying body, the Green Building Initiative, sole owner of the global rights to Green Globes. Specific protocols under the Green Globes suite of tools, such as Green Globes Multifamily, may have additional and more stringent minimum requirements that are periodically updated. To obtain information on minimum compliance requirements, please visit www.thegbi.org or inquire at [email protected]. If you are interested in submitting input to GBI on minimum requirements for compliance with this Standard or any Green Globes program or protocol, please contact Emily Marx, Manager, GBI Standards & Program Support, at [email protected]. All notification of public input processes related to GBI programs will be sent to GBI’s stakeholders’ community, which you can join by completing a stakeholder application at www.thegbi.org/ANSI.

How to Submit Public Comments

Calls for public comment will be published in ANSI Standards Action. Anyone wishing to submit a comment will be asked to complete a public comment form located at www.thegbi.org/ANSI. To submit a proposal for a substantive change to the Draft Standard commenters must be specific about the change they are requesting and provide a reason. Commenters are expected to copy and paste a section of the Draft Standard into the comment form and use strikethrough and underline to identify suggested deletions and additions to the text.

Learn more about the public comment process or review GBI’s ANSI-approved procedures at www.thegbi.org/ANSI. For more information on upcoming calls for public comment or to request a public comment form, please contact the Secretariat at [email protected].

Who Should Use This Draft Standard

Property owners/operators, green building consultants, developers, contractors, lenders, institutions, various levels of government, tenants, occupants, and facility managers and maintenance personnel can apply this Standard to a broad range of commercial building types—such as office, multifamily, health care, schools, universities, laboratories,

industrial, and retail. The Standard does not apply to single-family homes, two-family homes and townhouses that are three stories or less in height.

BSR/GBI 02-202x, Green Globes Assessment Protocol for Existing Building may include prescribed levels of achievement that government agencies or other entities wishing to establish specific criteria may consider when adopting this Draft Standard. GBI also develops customized tools for governments to comply with

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government-specific requirements or other codes and standards. An example is GBI’s unique Guiding Principles Compliance program, which is customized for use by federal agencies for compliance with Executive Orders and “High Performance and Sustainable Building” mandates.

To learn more about current Green Globes tools, visit www.thegbi.org. To learn about participation in GBI’s Standard development and ANSI consensus processes, visit www.thegbi.org/ANSI or contact GBI’s Secretariat at

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I. PURPOSE

This Draft Standard provides a method for assessing existing commercial and multifamily buildings relative to the tenets of integrated design and contemporary best practices for high-performance green buildings. This assessment method addresses the evaulation of buildings with respect to reducing life cycle resource consumption, waste, and global/regional/local environmental impacts; contributing to human and ecological system health; and providing performance feedback to owners and communities on indicators such as energy and water performance.

II. SCOPE

This Draft Standard applies to a broad range of existing commercial and multifamily building types, including offices, multifamily, health care, schools, universities, laboratories, industrial, retail, etc. The Standard does not apply to single-family homes, two-single-family homes, and townhouses that are three stories or less in height.

The Draft Standard includes a points-based assessment and rating system that allows users to identify solutions for actions likely to achieve performance levels commonly accepted for desirable environmental and related efficiency outcomes. The assessment criteria and rating system within the Draft Standard apply to existing commercial and multifamily buildings.

The six Assessment Areas within the Standard include Environmental, Social, & Governance (ESG) Management, Site, Energy, Water, Materials, and Indoor Environmental Quality.

This Draft Standard shall not be used to circumvent any code, health, safety, security, or environmental requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the user of this Draft Standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices, to comply with required building codes, and to assess the applicability of criteria based on other possible regulatory limitations prior to use.

III. NOT APPLICABLES

Each environmental assessment area contains certain criteria that a delivery team may deem “Not Applicable” to the building. Selecting “Not Applicable” may be appropriate in the following circumstances as denoted in Table III:

TABLE I Justifications for Use of Not Applicable Criteria

1 If a criterion does not apply to the building type (e.g., if there are no oil fired burners on _{site, questions related to oil fired burners would be designated Not Applicable).} 2 If a code or regulation overrides, conflicts with, or otherwise prevents compliance with a _criterion. 3 If a criterion conflicts with best practices based on regional climatic differences.

Questions without a Not Applicable option should be answered as appropriate for the building.

IV. ASSESSMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Assessment of compliance can be established through a third-party review of appropriate written plans, working drawings, operational plans, maintenance schedules, specifications, site plans, energy modeling, life cycle assessment results, commissioning reports, construction documents and/or other data or documents that demonstrate

conformance.

V. DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, & ACRONYMS

V.I DEFINITIONS

Note: Italicized words found throughout this Draft Standard indicate that a definition for the term can be found in the Definitions Section. Definitions not found in this section may be found in referenced standards contained in this Draft Standard, and the user shall adhere to the meanings as defined in those standards. Other terms not defined in this

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Section or in referenced standards contained in this Draft Standard shall have their ordinarily accepted meanings within the context in which they are used. Ordinarily accepted meanings are based upon American Standard English language usage as documented in a comprehensive dictionary. Where definitions in this Draft Standard differ from those in a reference standard or any other source, definitions found in this Draft Standard shall be used.

biobased content: that portion of a material or product derived from plants and other renewable agricultural, marine, and/or forestry resources. Biobased content does not include animal feed, food, or biofuels.

commissioning: a process for enhancing the delivery of a project. The process assesses and documents that the facility, systems, and/or assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, and can be operated and maintained to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements.

building envelope: the element of a building that separates the conditioned interior space from the exterior, such as walls, roofs, floors, slabs, foundations, doors, and fenestration.

building product: building elements and systems categorized as exterior walls, internal partitions, windows, interim floors, roofs, beams, and columns.

resilience: the ability to withstand and recover rapidly from adverse events and to adapt to changing environmental conditions.

clear views: direct, unobstructed visual sightlines from a seated or standing position inside the building to a point at least 20 ft. (6.1 m) outside the building allowing occupants exposure to sunlight and a visual connection to nature and the outdoors. Adjustable shading devices for glare control shall not be considered an obstruction.

construction documents: all the written and graphic documents (including BIM, CAD, and other electronic files) prepared or assembled by the architect/engineer for communicating the design and administering the project. The term “Construction documents” also includes the Project Manual that contains the bidding forms and instructions, contract forms and conditions, and specifications, as well as documentation of all modifications made after the construction agreements are signed.

daylighting: the integration of natural light for an enhanced connection to nature and to minimize the need for artificial lighting during the day using strategies such as effective orientation and placement of windows, use of light wells, light shafts or tubes, skylights, clerestory windows, light shelves, reflective surfaces, and shading, and the use of interior glazing to allow light into adjacent spaces.

existing building: a building or portion thereof that was previously occupied or approved for occupancy by the authority having jurisdiction.

graywater: untreated wastewater that has not come into contact with toilet waste, kitchen sink waste, dishwasher waste or similarly contaminated sources. Graywater includes wastewater from bathtubs, showers, and bathroom wash basins, clothes washers, and laundry tubs.

indoor environmental quality: refers to the quality of the air and environment inside buildings, based on pollutant concentrations and conditions that can affect the health, comfort, and performance of occupants-including

temperature, relative humidity, light, sound, and other factors.

integrated pest management: the use of different techniques to control pests, used singly or in combination, such as selection of pest-resistant plant varieties, regular monitoring for pests, use of pest-resistant materials or use of natural predators of the pest, to control pests, with an emphasis on methods that are least injurious to the environment and most specific to the particular pest.

lavatory fixture(s): a fitting that controls the flow of water into a washbowl or basin plumbing fixture located within the confinements of a bathroom or toilet room and used for the sole purpose of personal hygiene.

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Renewable onsite enegyy: energy derived from sun, wind, water, the Earth's core, and various forms of biomass from recovered waste sources that is captured, stored and used on the building site, using such technologies as wind turbines, photovoltaic solar panels, transpired solar collectors, solar thermal heaters, and small-scale hydroelectric power plants.

overhang: a horizontal projection for a window or wall.

ozone depletion potential (ODP): a number that refers to the amount of ozone depletion caused by a substance. The ODP is the ratio of the impact on ozone of a chemical compared to the impact of a similar mass of CFC-11. Thus, the ODP of CFC-11 is defined to be 1.0. Other CFCs and HCFCs have ODPs that range from 0.01 to 1.0. The halons have ODPs ranging up to 10. Carbon tetrachloride has an ODP of 1.2, and methyl chloroform's ODP is 0.11. HFCs have zero ODP because they do not contain chlorine. Manufacturers publish tables of all ozone depleting substances showing their ODPs, GWPs, and CAS numbers.

permeable strategies: infiltrate, treat, and/or store rainwater where it falls.

post-consumer recycled content: the portion of recycled material, in a product, generated by households or by commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities in their role as end-users of the product which can no longer be used for its intended purpose. Post-consumer recycled content includes returns of materials from the distribution chain. potable water: water that meets the requirement of the authority having jurisdiction and is satisfactory for drinking, culinary, and domestic purposes.

pre-consumer recycled content: the portion of recycled material in a product diverted from the waste stream during a manufacturing process. Materials that have been reutilized (i.e., reworked, reground, or scrap generated in a process and capable of being reclaimed within the same process that generated it) are excluded.

occupied rooms: a room or enclosed space designed for human occupancy in which individuals perform activities for which the space has been specifically designed.

rainwater: untreated water from natural precipitation that has not been contaminated by use. Can be utilized through rainwater harvesting.

remediation: cleanup or other methods used to remove or contain a toxic spill, contamination, or hazardous material. renovation: changing in-kind, strengthening, refinishing, or replacing of structural elements or upgrading of existing materials, equipment and/or fixtures.

reuse: to use an object, material, or resource again, either for its original purpose or a similar purpose, without significantly altering the physical form of the object or material.

risk: the probability that a product formulation, article or constituent chemical will cause an unacceptable hazardous or toxic human health or safety, or ecological effect under the intended exposure and use conditions.

risk assessment: a scientific screening-level analysis that determines risk, based upon constituent hazards, dose and exposure assessments, and risk characterization.

salvaged material: discarded or unused construction materials or products removed from a structure or a site that have value and can be directly substituted for new materials or products with minimal reprocessing.

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stormwater: natural precipitation that has contacted a surface at, below (channels storm drainpipes), or above (elevated roadways) grade.

sub-meter: a metering subdivision of the energy, water, gas, or sound that records the use of the metered subject by specific building systems and equipment.

task lighting: light that is directed to a specific surface or area to provide illumination for visual tasks.

variable occupancy: a variance of 30% from design occupancy for a minimum of 30% of normally occupied hours. V.II ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS

AARP American Association of Retired Persons

AED Automated External Defibrillator

AHU Air-Handling Unit

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

BAS Building Automation System

BEES Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability

CCT Correlated Color Temperature

CMR Carcinogenic, Mutagenic, Or Reprotoxic

CRI Color Rendering Index

CSR Corporate Social Responsibility

DF Daylight Factor

DHW Domestic Hot Water

DOAS Distributed Outdoor Air System

EMS Environmental Management System

EPA U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPD Environmental Product Declarations ESG Environmental, Social, & Governance HCS Hazard Communication Standard

HPD Health Product Declaration

IAQ Indoor Air Quality

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IES Illumination Engineering Society of North America IPM Integrated Pest Management

ISO International Organization for Standardization

LCCA Life-Cycle Cost Analysis

MUA Make-Up Air

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

ODP Ozone Depleting Potential

SDS Safety Data Sheet VDT Visual Display Terminals

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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AREAS

1. ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, & GOVERNANCE (ESG) MANAGEMENT (105 POINTS)

1.1 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (47 POINTS)

1.1.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) DOCUMENTATION 1.1.1.1 There is an integrated team and process that

regularly reviews the Environmental Management System (EMS).

5 points

1.1.1.2 There is a comprehensive written and fully

implemented building environmental management plan and program, including a policy statement and a comprehensive structure based around an EMS.

5 points

1.1.1.3 The following building related goals and targets are documented in the building environmental management plan:

•_{1.1.1.3.1 Energy conservation} •_{1.1.1.3.2 Water conservation}

• 1.1.1.3.3 Waste reduction and recycling • 1.1.1.3.4 Environmental purchasing

• 1.1.1.3.5 Schedule for regular checks on air-handling units, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, and/or applicable HVAC system(s) and other significant energy consuming equipment

• 1.1.1.3.6 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

• 1.1.1.3.7 Reduction in use and proper handling of toxic or hazardous products

• 1.1.1.3.8 Training and education

Maximum = 8 points

• One point is earned for 1.1.1.3.1. • One point is earned for 1.1.1.3.2. • One point is earned for 1.1.1.3.3. • One point is earned for 1.1.1.3.4. •_{One point is earned for 1.1.1.3.5.}

o Not applicable if there are no air handling units, cooling towers, boilers, chillers, and/or applicable HVAC system(s) and other significant energy consuming equipment.

•_{One point is earned for 1.1.1.3.6.} • One point is earned for 1.1.1.3.7.

o Not applicable if there are no toxic or hazardous products.

•_{One point is earned for 1.1.1.3.8.} 1.1.1.4 There are action plans based on measurement and

performance data, operational controls and monitoring and incident records to improve the environmental and energy performance of the building.

5 points

1.1.1.5 There is a preventive maintenance program for

building systems, which takes into account service life. 3 points 1.1.1.6 There are regular procedures for checking and fixing

water leaks.

2 points

• Not applicable if there are no water utilities. 1.1.1.7 There is a regular maintenance and cleaning

program for the cooling tower(s) that includes monthly inspection for evidence of mold, dirt, or slime.

2 points

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1.1.1.8 There is a regular maintenance schedule and cleaning policy for light fixtures.

2 points 1.1.1.9 If spray humidification is used, there is a regular

maintenance schedule for cleaning the system and verifying that it is free of rust, algae, or loose contaminants of any kind.

1 point

• Not applicable if a steam humidification system or no humidification is used. 1.1.1.10 For public restrooms:

1.1.1.10.1 There is a regular cleaning schedule available and posted for the public restrooms that includes a verification system.

1.1.1.10.2 There are signs posted to promote handwashing in public restrooms.

Maximum = 2 points

•_{One point is earned for 1.1.1.10.1.}

o Not applicable if there are no public restrooms.

• One point is earned for 1.1.1.10.2.

o Not applicable if there are no public restrooms.

1.1.2 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE TRAINING 1.1.2.1 There is a formal building operation and energy conservation training program set up for facility staff members and new hires.

3 points

1.1.2.2 There is reoccurring training received by facility staff members that includes updates about building operations and energy conservation measures implemented and recorded.

3 points

1.1.2.3 Building management and relevant staff are trained to implement an Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) program that includes identifying, preventing, and solving indoor air quality (IAQ) issues and addresses thermal, acoustic, and lighting comfort based upon building occupant concerns.

3 points

1.1.2.4 Education and training is provided for management, staff, and contractors working with chemicals, toxic products, or hazardous materials.

3 points

• Not applicable if there are no chemicals, toxic products, and hazardous materials will not be used on site.

1.2 RESILIENCE (52 POINTS)

1.2.1 RISK ASSESSMENT & FACILITY ADAPTATION 1.2.1.1 A multi-hazard risk assessment has been completed for the building and location that includes the following current and future risks or hazards as applicable:

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1.2.1.1.1 Flood (coastal storm surge, tidal, pluvial/stormwater, or fluvial/riverine)

1.2.1.1.2 Seismic events (earthquake, vulcanism, and resulting tsunami)

1.2.1.1.3 Landslides and avalanches

1.2.1.1.4 Severe weather (wind, tornado, hail, lighting, snow, ice-storms, drought, or severe heat or cold)

1.2.1.1.5 Wildfires

1.2.1.1.6 Man-made risks (explosion, terrorisms, or poison release)

1.2.1.1.7 Health issues (e.g., pandemics, or sanitation issues in the aftermath of a disaster)

1.2.1.1.8 Infrastructure disruption (loss of energy, water, sanitation, transportation, or communications service) 1.2.1.2 A risk analysis has been completed for 1.2.1.1 for each climate change associated risk or hazard, current and future.

4 points

1.2.1. 3 The assessment evaluates critical mission and building functional requirements and prioritizes accordingly for future facility adaptation.

3 points

1.2.2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES, RESPONSE, & FACILITY UPGRADES 1.2.2.1 The following emergency response procedures are

in place:

1.2.2.1.1 Documented procedures readily available in case of emergency.

1.2.2.1.2 Staff trained to deal with and obtain prompt assistance for emergencies such as fire, spills, power failures and illness.

1.2.2.1.3 An automated emergency notification system 1.2.2.1.4 A current schedule for a designated first responder to be available during work hours.

Maximum = 8 points

• Two points are earned for 1.2.2.1.1. •_{Two points are earned for 1.2.2.1.2.} •_{Two points are earned for 1.2.2.1.3.} •_{Two points are earned for 1.2.2.1.4.}

1.2.2.2 The emergency plans refer to all applicable

legislation regarding emergency procedures, reporting and record-keeping.

3 points

1.2.2.3 There is a readily available database of onsite equipment to deal with environmental emergencies and business interruption.

3 points

1.2.2.4 There is a plan in place for continuation of building

mission and operation based on identified risks. 3 points 1.2.2.5 There is a site map showing the location of

environmentally significant features that are a potential risk to building occupants.

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1.2.2.6 There is a regularly inspected Automated External Defibrillator (AED) installed within the building.

1 point 1.2.2.7 The following have taken place in response to

current and future risks or hazards:

1.2.2.7.1 Funding is available to minimize risks and hazards as identified in a current multi-risk hazard assessment. 1.2.2.7.2 Schematics, and/or construction documents for facility adaptation.

1.2.2.7.3 Facility adaptation upgrades and renovation(s) have been completed that minimize the risk of hazards.

Maximum = 10 points

• Three points are earned for 1.2.2.7.1. • Three points are earned for 1.2.2.7.2.

o Not applicable if current multi-hazard risk assessment shows no need for facility adaptation upgrades, renovations, or other fixes. •_{Four points are earned for 1.2.2.7.3.}

o Not applicable if current multi-hazard risk assessment shows no need for facility adaptation upgrades, renovations, or other fixes.

1.2.3 BUILDING OCCUPANT ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING & COMMUNICATIONS 1.2.3.1 There is a communications strategy with building

occupants and applicable visitors regarding environmental and health and wellness initiatives and practices in their building and a process to respond to building occupant and applicable visitors’ concerns.

3 points

1.2.3.2 There are communications to building occupants on the environmental measures that they can implement in the building to contribute to the following:

1.2.3.2.1 Energy conservation

1.2.3.2.2 Waste reduction and recycling

1.2.3.2.3 Proper handling, storage, and disposal of toxic or hazardous products

Maximum = 6 points

• Two points are earned for 1.2.3.2.1. • Two points are earned for 1.2.3.2.2. •_{Two points are earned for 1.2.3.2.3.}

1.2.3.3 A building occupant and/or visitor satisfaction survey

has been completed in the last 3 years. 3 points

1.3 SOCIAL MANAGEMENT (6 POINTS)

1.3.1 EQUITY & INCLUSIVENESS

1.3.1.1 Ownership/stakeholders have a written policy in

place to support diversity, equity, and inclusion. 1 point 1.3.1.2 Ownership/stakeholders invest in the local

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1.3.2 SOCIAL & GOVERNANCE

1.3.2.1 Ownership/stakeholders engage in social and

governance best practices. 1 point

1.3.2.2 The organization issues a CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) or ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) report on an annual or regular basis.

1 point

1.3.2.3 The CSR or ESG report is publicly available. 1 point

1.3.2.4 The report aligns with an industry standard for disclosures and includes a materiality and climate risk or resilience assessment.

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2. SITE (95 POINTS)

2.1 SITE DECONTAMINATION (30 POINTS)

2.1.1 SITE POLLUTION

2.1.1.1 The existing building site is free of contamination. 5 points

2.1.1.2 The site is known to be free of contamination based on one of the following:

•_{Phase 1 Environmental Assessment} • Confirmation Phase 2 Clean Site • Phase 3 Clean Up Report • Internet/Document Search

Maximum = 15 points

• Fifteen points are earned for a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment.

• Ten points are earned for a Confirmation Phase 2 Clean Site or Phase 3 Clean Up Report.

•_{Five points are earned for an} Internet/Document Search.

•_{No points are earned if it is not known} whether the site is free of contamination. 2.1.1.3 If the site is known to be contaminated, efforts are

being made to clean it up.

5 points

• Not applicable if the site is known to be uncontaminated.

2.1.1.4 Roof drains are disconnected from sanitary or

combined sewers. 5 points

• Not applicable if there are no roof drains.

2.2 SITE IMPROVEMENT (65 POINTS)

2.2.1 SITE ENHANCEMENT

2.2.1.1 There are indications that the site has been

enhanced, such as an increase of indigenous species, the re-establishment of vegetation corridors including wildlife habitat, or filtration or reduction of stormwater runoff.

5 points

• Not applicable if the building occupies >80% of the site.

2.2.1.2 The site has achieved certification from a nationally or regionally recognized site certification program within the last four years.

5 points

2.2.1.3 A comprehensive site plan has been developed that includes all areas of site improvement, including access to walking trails, bike paths, outdoor respite, and outdoor community spaces (i.e., community gardens, farmers' markets, etc.) on or adjacent to the building or campus.

5 points

2.2.1.4 Permeable strategies are used to reduce water

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•_{Not applicable if the building covers >80% of} the site.

2.2.2 EXISTING SITES

2.2.2.1 A transportation assessment has been completed. 5 points

• Not applicable if the building is unoccupied. 2.2.2.2 The distance to the closest public transit stop is

within at least 1 mile (1.6 km). Maximum = 5 points

• Five points are earned when the closest transit stop is within 0.5 mile (0.8 km). • Two points are earned when the closest

transit stop is within 1 mile (1.6 km).

• No points are earned when the closest transit stop is further than 1 mile (1.6 km).

• Not applicable if the building is unoccupied. 2.2.2.3 There is a main or secondary building entrance

located accessibly to pedestrian traffic and public transit stop(s).

4 points

•_{Not applicable if the building is unoccupied.} 2.2.2.4 There are public or private transit service available

for building staff for commuting.

3 points

•_{Not applicable if the building is unoccupied.} 2.2.2.5 The following are included in the project based upon

an annual occupant commute survey:

• Bike racks for minimum 5% of occupants • Bike paths • Bike shelters •_{Changing facilities} •_Lockers • Showers Maximum = 5 points

• Five points are earned if 100% are incorporated.

• Three points are earned if ≥50 to <100% are incorporated.

• One point is earned if <50% are incorporated.

• No points are earned if none are incorporated, or a survey was not completed.

• Not applicable if the building is unoccupied.

2.2.2.6 Other measures have been enacted to reduce car dependency (e.g., car-pooling, purchase of transit passes).

5 points

•_{Not applicable if the building is unoccupied.} 2.2.2.7 WALKABILITY

Path A, B, or C

Three paths are available for assessing a site's walkability.

• 2.2.2.7A Path A: Walk Score®: Up to 5 points

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• 2.2.2.7B Path B: State of Place Index: Up to 5 points OR

• 2.2.2.7C Path C: AARP Livability Index: Up to 5 points

Points cannot be combined between paths. Select one of the paths below.If building is unoccupied, select a Path and select N/A.

2.2.2.7A PATH A: WALK SCORE®

2.2.2.7A.1 TheWalk Score® is at least 50. Maximum = 5 points

•_{Five points are earned for a ≥90 to ≤100 Walk} Score®.

•_{Four points are earned for an ≥80 to ≤89} Walk Score®.

•_{Three points are earned for a ≥70 to ≤79} Walk Score®.

•_{Two points are earned for a ≥60 to ≤69 Walk} Score®.

•_{One point is earned for a ≥50 to ≤59 Walk} Score®.

•_{No points are earned for a Walk Score® <50.} • Not applicable if the building is unoccupied. OR

2.2.2.7B PATH B: STATE OF PLACE INDEX

2.2.2.7B.1 The State of Place Index score is at least 40. Maximum = 5 points

•_{Five points are earned for a ≥90 to ≤100} State of Place Index score.

•_{Four points are earned for an ≥80 to ≤89} State of Place Index score.

•_{Three points are earned for a ≥70 to ≤79} State of Place Index score.

•_{Two points are earned for a ≥60 to ≤69 State} of Place Index score.

•_{One point is earned for a ≥40 to ≤59 State of} Place Index score.

•_{No points are earned for a State of Place} Index score <40.

•_{Not applicable if the building is unoccupied.} OR

2.2.2.7C PATH C: AARP LIVABILITY INDEX

2.2.2.7C.1 The Livability score is at least 50. Maximum = 5 points

•_{Five points are earned for a ≥90 to ≤100} Livability score.

•_{Four points are earned for an ≥80 to ≤89} Livability score.

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•_{Three points are earned for a ≥70 to ≤79} Livability score.

•_{Two points are earned for a ≥60 to ≤69} Livability score.

•_{One point is earned for a ≥50 to ≤59} Livability score.

•_{No points are earned for a Livability score} <50.

•_{Not applicable if the building is unoccupied.} Complete regardless of the path chosen above.

2.2.2.8 Electric charging stations are available based upon

the annual transportation assessment results. 4 points

•_{Not applicable if the building is unoccupied.} 2.2.2.9 The building and/or associated site has completed

any ADA-compliant upgrades.

4 points

• Not applicable if the building is fully ADA-compliant.

2.2.2.10 A management policy is in place to employ

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3. ENERGY (185 POINTS)

3.1 ENERGY PERFORMANCE (100 POINTS)

3.1.1 ENERGY CONSUMPTION

Path A, B, or C

Three paths are available for assessing energy consumption.

• 3.1.1A Path A: Improvement over Baseline: Up to 100 points

OR

• 3.1.1B Path B: ENERGY STAR® Benchmarking: Up to 100 points

OR

• 3.1.1C Path C: Alternative Building Energy Performance Metric: Up to 100 points

Points cannot be combined between paths. Select one of the paths below. If the building is eligible for an ENERGY STAR Score, then Path A (Improvement Over Baseline) or Path B (ENERGY STAR Score) must be pursued. If not, then Path C (Alternative Building Energy Performance) can be pursued. Please note, manufacturing/industrial plants are eligible for an ENERGY STAR Score.

Buildings may also make a regression to other sources of peer data such as CBECS, I2SL, or industry group data for an ENERGY STAR equivalency by pursuing Path C.

3.1.1A PATH A: IMPROVEMENT OVER BASELINE 3.1.1A.1 There is at least a 15% reduction in the building’s energy over a 5-year benchmarking baseline or 6-10-year benchmarking baseline.

Maximum = 100 points

•_{100 points are earned for a ≥50 to ≤100} reduction of the 5-year benchmarking baseline.

• 98 points are earned for a ≥49 to <50 reduction of the 5-year benchmarking baseline.

•_{89 points are earned for a ≥46 to <47} reduction of the 5-year benchmarking baseline.

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• No points are earned for a <15 reduction of the 5-year benchmarking baseline.

• 80 points are earned for a ≥50 to ≤100 reduction of the 6-10-year benchmarking baseline.

•_{77 points are earned for a ≥49 to <50} reduction of the 6-10-year benchmarking baseline.

• 71 points are earned for a ≥47 to <48 reduction of the 6-10-year benchmarking baseline.

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•_{23 points are earned for a ≥31to <32} reduction of the 6-10-year benchmarking baseline.

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•_{1 point is earned for a ≥15 to <16 reduction} of the 6-10-year benchmarking baseline. • No points are earned for a <15 reduction of

the 6-10-year benchmarking baseline.

OR

3.1.1B PATH B: ENERGY STAR® BENCHMARKING 3.1.1B.1 The ENERGY STAR® score of the building is 75 or greater.

Maximum = 100 points

• 100 points are earned for an ENERGY STAR® score ≥97 to ≤100.

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•_{96 points are earned for an ENERGY STAR®} score of 96.

• 52 points are earned for an ENERGY STAR® score of 84.

• No points are earned for an ENERGY STAR® score of ≤74.

OR

3.1.1C PATH C: ALTERNATIVE BUILDING ENERGY PERFORMANCE METRIC 3.1.1C.1 The building's current standing as compared to

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•_{100 points are earned when the building's} current standing is ≥97 to ≤100.

•_{96 points are earned when the building's} current standing is 96.

• 56 points are earned when the building's current standing is 85.

• No points are earned when the building's current standing is ≤74.

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3.2.1 ENVELOPE

3.2.1.1 There is an energy-efficient opaque envelope. Maximum = 4 points

• Four points are earned for 25% lower U or C value.

• Two points are earned for 10% lower U or C value.

• One point is earned when the project meets U or C value.

3.2.1.2 There are energy-efficient windows. 4 points

3.2.1.3 The current performance and condition of the

building envelope has been assessed. 4 points

•_{Not applicable if the building is less than 8} years old.

3.2.1.4 The building has undergone envelope

commissioning, retro-commissioning, or recommissioning. 3 points 3.2.2 LIGHTING

Path A or B

Two paths are available for assessing lighting efficiency.

• 3.2.2A Path A: Commercial & Institutional: Up to 20 points

OR

• 3.2.2B Path B: Residential & Hospitality Buildings: Up to 20 points

Points cannot be combined between paths. Select one of the paths below. 3.2.2A PATH A: COMMERCIAL & INSTITUTIONAL

3.2.2A.1 At least 10% of the building interior is installed with

LED and/or fluorescent lighting (quantified by floor area). Maximum = 20 points

• Twenty points are earned when the building interior is 100% LED.

• Eighteen points are earned when the building interior is ≥90% to <100% LED and/or ≤10% fluorescent.

•_{Sixteen points are earned when the building} interior is ≥80% to <90% LED and/or ≤20% to >10% fluorescent.

•_{Fourteen points are earned when the building} interior is ≥70% to <80% LED and/or ≤30% to >20% fluorescent.

• Twelve points are earned when the building interior is ≥60% to <70% LED and/or ≤40% to >30% fluorescent.

• Ten points are earned when the building interior is ≥50% to <60% LED and/or ≤50% to >40% fluorescent.

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•_{Eight points are earned when the building} interior is ≥40% to <50% LED and/or ≤60% to >50% fluorescent.

•_{Six points are earned when the building} interior is ≥30% to <40% LED and/or ≤70 to >60% fluorescent.

• Four points are earned when the building interior is ≥20% to <30% LED and/or ≤80% to >70% fluorescent.

• Two points are earned when the building interior is ≥10% to <20% LED and/or ≤90% to >80% fluorescent.

• No points are earned when the building interior is <10% LED and/or >90% fluorescent.

OR

3.2.2B PATH B: RESIDENTIAL & HOSPITALITY BUILDINGS 3.2.2B.1 At least 10% of the common and amenity areas are installed with LED and/or fluorescent lighting (quantified by floor area).

Maximum = 10 points

• Ten points are earned when common and/or amenity areas are 100% LED.

• Nine points are earned when common and/or amenity areas are ≥90% to <100% LED and/or ≤10% fluorescent.

• Eight points are earned when common and/or amenity areas are ≥80% to <90% LED and/or ≤20% to >10% fluorescent.

•_{Seven points are earned when common} and/or amenity areas are ≥70% to <80% LED and/or ≤30% to >20% fluorescent.

•_{Six points are earned when common and/or} amenity areas are ≥60% to <70% LED and/or ≤40% to >30% fluorescent.

• Five points are earned when common and/or amenity areas are ≥50% to <60% LED and/or ≤50% to >40% fluorescent.

• Four points are earned when common and/or amenity areas are ≥40% to <50% LED and/or ≤60% to >50% fluorescent.

•_{Three points are earned when common} and/or amenity areas are ≥30% to <40% LED and/or ≤70% to >60% fluorescent.

•_{Two points are earned when common and/or} amenity areas are ≥20% to <30% LED and/or ≤80% to >70% fluorescent.

• One point is earned when common and/or amenity areas are ≥10% to <20% LED and/or ≤90% to >80% fluorescent.

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•_{No points are earned when common and/or} amenity areas are <10% LED and/or >90% fluorescent.

3.2.2B.2 At least 10% of the residential unit or hotel rooms is installed with LED and/or fluorescent lighting (quantified by floor area).

Maximum = 10 points

• Ten points are earned when residential unit or hotel rooms are 100% LED.

• Nine points are earned when residential unit or hotel rooms are ≥90% to <100% LED and/or ≤10% fluorescent.

• Eight points are earned when residential unit or hotel rooms are ≥80% to <90% LED and/or ≤20% to >10% fluorescent.

•_{Seven points are earned when residential unit} or hotel rooms are ≥70% to <80% LED and/or ≤30% to >20% fluorescent.

•_{Six points are earned when residential unit or} hotel rooms are ≥60% to <70% LED and/or ≤40% to >30% fluorescent.

• Five points are earned when residential unit or hotel rooms are ≥50% to <60% LED and/or ≤50% to >40% fluorescent.

• Four points are earned when residential unit or hotel rooms are ≥40% to <50% LED and/or ≤60% to >50% fluorescent.

•_{Three points are earned when residential unit} or hotel rooms are ≥30% to <40% LED and/or ≤70% to >60% fluorescent.

•_{Two points are earned when residential unit} or hotel rooms are ≥20% to <30% LED and/or ≤80% to >70% fluorescent.

• One point is earned when residential unit or hotel rooms are ≥10% to <20% LED and/or ≤90% to >80% fluorescent.

• No points are earned when residential unit or hotel rooms are <10% LED and/or >90% fluorescent.

3.2.3 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM (BAS) & CONTROLS 3.2.3.1 There is a central Building Automation System (BAS) that encompasses all systems that affect building energy performance, lighting (may be a standalone control system), and thermal comfort.

2 points

•_{Not applicable if the project is Residential or} Hospitality, and for buildings under 20,000 ft2_.

3.2.3.2 Temperature setback is based on occupancy used. 2 points

3.2.3.3 HVAC operation (e.g., fans, pumps) is scheduled

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3.2.4 COOLING SYSTEMS

3.2.4.1 The cooling equipment base efficiency meets or exceeds ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 efficiency requirements with respect to COP, EER, IEER, and SEER.

Maximum = 5 points

• Five points are earned when performance exceeds ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 by 5% or more.

• Two points are earned when performance meets ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 • Not applicable when the building does not

use mechanical cooling. 3.2.4.2 The cooling systems use hydronic cooling and/or

heat rejection systems that employ the following: 3.2.4.2.1 Variable speed chilled water pumping

3.2.4.2.2 Multi-speed cooling tower or air-cooled condenser fans

3.2.4.2.3 Non-compressor “free cooling” capability

Maximum = 5 points

•_{Two points are earned for 3.2.4.2.1.} o Not applicable when there are no

hydronic cooling and/or heat rejection systems.

• One point is earned for 3.2.4.2.2. o Not applicable when there are no

•_{Two points are earned for 3.2.4.2.3.} o Not applicable when there are no

3.2.4.3 There is zero Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP) of

cooling refrigerants onsite. Maximum = 5 points

• Five points are earned when there is zero ODP onsite.

• Three points are earned when there is a phase-out plan being implemented that includes budget(s) and technical feasibility. •_{Not applicable when there are no refrigerants}

or cooling systems where one would be expected.

3.2.5 HEATING SYSTEMS

3.2.5.1 The base heating system efficiency meets or exceeds the ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 efficiency

requirements.

Maximum = 5 points

• Five points are earned when performance exceeds ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 by 5% or more.

• Three points are earned when performance meets ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010. • Not applicable If the building does not use

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3.2.5.2 The heating systems use steam boilers that employ a steam condensate return of at least 60%.

Maximum = 2 points

•_{Two points are earned when steam} condensate return is ≥90%.

• One point is earned when steam condensate return is ≥60% to <90%.

• Not applicable when there are no steam boilers.

3.2.5.3 The heating systems use hot water boilers that employ the following:

3.2.5.3.1 Modulating or multi-stage burners, or multiple staged boilers

3.2.5.3.2 Variable speed pumping 3.2.5.3.3 Supply water temperature reset

Maximum = 5 points

•_{Two points are earned for 3.2.5.3.1.} o Not applicable when there is no hot

water heating.

•_{Two points are earned for 3.2.5.3.2.} o Not applicable when there is no hot

water heating.

• One point is earned for 3.2.5.3.3.

o Not applicable when there is no hot water heating.

3.2.5.4 The furnace heating systems modulate. 2 points

3.2.5.5 The heating system NOx levels are 30 ppm or less. 1 point

3.2.6 HOT WATER

3.2.6.1 The building has high-efficiency water heating equipment.

1 point 3.2.6.2 There are hot water saving devices such as low-flow

or automated faucets. 1 point

3.2.6.3 The domestic hot water (DHW) system is monitored

or controlled by a BAS or similar standalone controls. 1 point 3.2.7 SIMULTANEOUS HEATING & COOLING

Path A or B

Two paths are available for assessing simultaneous heating and cooling.

• 3.2.7A Path A: HVAC Compartmentalization: 8 points

OR

• 3.2.7B Path B: Complies w/ ASHRAE 90.1: 5 points

Points cannot be combined between paths. Select one of the paths below. 3.2.7A PATH A: HVAC COMPARTMENTALIZATION

3.2.7.1 The HVAC design incorporates a

configuration/strategy that eliminates reheat and re-cool by

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using thermal and ventilation compartmentalization, with heating, cooling, and ventilation provided independently for each zone.

OR

3.2.7B PATH B: COMPLIES W/ ASHRAE 90.1

3.2.7.1 The HVAC design complies with Section 6.5.2 of the

ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2010 (or more stringent). 5 points 3.2.8 AIR HANDLING EQUIPMENT & VENTILATION

3.2.8.1 The HVAC system uses ventilation heat recovery. Maximum = 5 points

•_{Five points are earned when the HVAC} system uses ventilation heat recovery. •_{Three points are earned when the HVAC}

system partially uses ventilation heat recovery.

3.2.8.2 The HVAC system uses air-side economizers. Maximum = 2 points

•_{Two points are earned when the HVAC} system uses air-side economizers.

•_{One point is earned when the HVAC system} partially uses air-side economizers.

•_{Not applicable when there are no} economizers.

3.2.8.3 The HVAC systems uses supply air temperature reset. 1 point

3.2.8.4 Other energy-saving HVAC systems or measures are

being used. 2 points

3.2.9 VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION

3.2.9.1 Elevators and escalators use energy reduction measures.

2 points

• Not applicable if there are no regularly used elevators or escalators.

3.3 ENERGY MAINTENANCE & PROGRAM (86 POINTS)

3.3.1 ENERGY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, & ACRONYMS

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AREAS

1. ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, & GOVERNANCE (ESG) MANAGEMENT (105 POINTS)

1.1 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE (47 POINTS)

1.2 RESILIENCE (52 POINTS)

1.3 SOCIAL MANAGEMENT (6 POINTS)

2. SITE (95 POINTS)

2.1 SITE DECONTAMINATION (30 POINTS)

2.2 SITE IMPROVEMENT (65 POINTS)

3. ENERGY (185 POINTS)

3.1 ENERGY PERFORMANCE (100 POINTS)

3.3 ENERGY MAINTENANCE & PROGRAM (86 POINTS)