Sustainable Sites (SS)

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1 Sustainable Sites (SS) Category SS C1 Leed Certified Design & Construction Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations To reward environmentally sensitive design and construction Option 1: The building was previously cetified under LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations. Option 2: The building was previously certified under LEED for Schools. Option 3: The building was previously certified under LEED for Core and Shell Development, and at least 75% of the floor area was certified under LEED for Commercial Interiors. 4 US Green Building Council, leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Previously certfied buildings will be able to earn credits under LEED EB:O & M. 1. Document official scorecards from previous certifications. 2. List the floor areas of spaces that earned LEED for Commercial Interiors. SS SS C2 Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan To encourage environmentally sensitive exterior and hardscape management practices Plan must address all of the following: 1. Maintenance equipment 2. Snow and ice removal 3. Cleaning of Building Exterior 4. Paints and sealants used on building exterior 5. Cleaning of sidewalks, pavements, and other hardscape 1 IEQ C3.4- Green Cleaning- Sustainable Cleaning Equipment IEQ C3.5- Green Cleaning- Indoor Chemical Pollutant Source IEQ C3.6- Indoor Integrated Pest Management 1. Maintain plan and record the dates during which it was implemented. 2. Describe the best management practices employed, and how you have reduced environmental impacts. Buildinge exterior and hardscape and management plan will vary with regional climate. MR C3- Sustainable Purchasing- Facility Alterations & Addition SS C3 Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan Preserve ecological integrity, natural diversity, and protect wildlife. 1. Generate environmentally sensitive management plan for the site's natural components 2. Reduce harmful chemical use, waste of energy, water wastage, air pollution, solid waste, chemical run off, etc. 3. IPM- Integrated Pest Management Manage outdoor pests through use of least toxic chemical pesticides, use only in targeted locations, and only on targeted species. IPM requires regular inspection, and monitoring. IPM should comply with IEQ C3.6 Green Cleaning. 4. Erosion and sedimentation control for ongoing landscape operations, and construction activity. Include measures that prevent sedimentation and erosion, air pollution. 5. Divert landscape waste from main stream via mulching, composting or any other low-impact means. 6. Minimise use of artifical chemicals by the use of native plants, low impacting fertilizers. 1 IEQ C3.6: Green Cleaning- Indoor Integrated Pest Management WE C3: Water Efficient Landscaping SS C5: Site Development- Protect or Restore Open Habitat 1. Maintain plan and record the dates during which it was implemented.keep logs of pesticide applications, etc. 2. Describe the best management practices employed, and how you have reduced environmental impacts. IPM, erosion control, landscape management, etc will vary with location of the project. SS C4 Alternative Commuting Transportation Reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use of commuting. 1. Encourage telecommuting, compressed workweeks; mass transit, walking, bicycles or other human powered conveyance; carpools; low emitting, fuel efficient or alternative fuel vehicles. 2. Show perfromance calculations relative to baseline case. 3. Points are earned according to the following table: % Reduction---- Points 10% ** For every 3.75% increment add 1 point upto max. of 75% which gets you 15 points. 3 to California Air Resource Board, Definition of Zero-Emission Vehicle 2. American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy, The ACEEE Green Book: The Environmental Guide to Cars and Trucks SS C5: Site Development- Protect or Restore Open Habitat SS C6: Stormwater Management SS C7.1: Heat Island Reduction- Non Roof 1. Retain documents verifying compliance with formal commuter reduction program. 2. Prepare summary of the employee commuting data collected via survey methodology outlined by SCAQMD Rule 2202 Program (Feb 2004) Project may earn Innovation in Operations Credit for 95% reduction in conventional commuting. 1. Identify alternative transportation strategies based on local infrastructure. 2. Promote bicycle use may gain relevance in areas with potential for cycling. 3. South Coast Air Quality Management District, Rule Low emitting vehicles will gain importance where transit systems are not available. SS C5 Site Development- Protect or Restore Open Habitat 1. Conserve existing natural site areas 2. Restore damaged site areas to provide and encourage biodiversity 1. Cover 25% of total site area with native vegetation (not including the building foot print) OR 5% of total site area (including the building footprint) 2. Improve/ maintain off -site area with native vegetation. Document the contract with the owner of off-site area. Every 2sft off site is equivalent to 1sft on site. 3. Features like water bodies, exposed rock, unvegetated ground, or any other feature part of the historic natural landscape can contribute towards this credit. 1 SS C6: Stormwater Management SS C7.1: Heat Island Reduction- Non Roof SS C7.2: Heat Island Reduction- Roof SS C3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan 1. List the area (including the native plant species, and description of other ecological features) used to achieve the credit 2. If an off-site natural area is being protected, document contract details and the level of support being provided by the off-site owner. 1. Protect 50% of the site area (not including the building foot print) or 10% of total site area (including the building footoprint) to qualify for Innovation in Operations creditwhichever is greater. For off-site contract, docuble the required areas. 2. Project that has earned SS C5.1: Site Development- Protect or Restore Natural Habitat, is also eligible. Will vary considerably by region and climate. WE C3: Water Efficient Landscaping SS C6 Stormwater Quantity Control 1. Reduce impervious cover 2. Increase on site infiltration 3.Reduce/ Eliminate pollution from stormwater runoff 4. Eliminate contaminants 1. Implement a stormwater management plan that infiltrates, collects, and reuses run off water or evapotranspirates runoff from atleast 15% of the precipitation falling on the entire project site- for an average weather year and for 2 year, 24 hr design storm. 2. Implement an annual inspection program for all stormwater management facilities to confirm continued performance. Maintain documentation of inspection, areas of erosion, maintenance needs and repairs. All necessary maintenance/ repairs must be carried out within 60 days of inspection. 1 SS C5: Site Development- Protect or Restore Open Habitat SS C7.1: Heat Island Reduction- Non Roof SS C7.2: Heat Island Reduction- Roof WE C2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency 1. Assess the stormwater mitigated by site features by evaluating the project's site surface areas or assembling stormwater assessment reports prepared by qualified industrial professionals. 2. Document the stormwater management strategies. 3. Record copies of stormwater inspection logs that show that any necessary manintenance was carried within 60 days of inspection. Reduce stormwater runoff by 30% or more to qualify for Innovation in Operations credit. The appraoch to achieve this credit will vary across regions and climate zones. WE C3: Water Efficient Landscaping Copyright 2012 Green Exam Guide. All Rights Reserved

2 Sustainable Sites (SS) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations SS C7.1 Heat Island Reduction- Nonroof Reduce heat islands to minimize impacts on microclimates and human/wildlife habitats. Option1: Use one or more of the following strategies for 50% of the site (including roads, sidelwalks, courtyards, and parking lots): * Provide shade from existing tree canopy or within 5 years of lanscape installation. However, trees must be in place at the time of application. * Provide shade from structures covered by solar panels. * Provide shade from architectural devices or buildings that have SRI of atleast 29. These surfaces should be cleaned at least once every 2 years under the maintenance program. * Use hardscape materials with an SRI of at least 29. These should be cleaned once every two years under the maintenance program. * Use open grid pavement system to achieve at least 50% perviousness. Option 2: 50% of parking space under cover. Roof of parking - should have SRI of atleast 29, OR - be a vegetated roof, OR - be covered with solar panels that produce energy to offset some nonrenewable resouce use. 1 SS C5: Reduced Site Disturbance- Protect or Restore Open Habitat 1. For projects shading 50% of site hardscapes, generate a site plan that shows all nonroof hardscape areas counting towards credit achievement. Also document SRI values, dimensions of solar panels, etc 3. Document maintenance procedures for maintaining surfaces. Your project may qualify for Innovations in Operations credit if: SS C6: Stormwater Quantity Control 1. At least 95% of nonroof impervious surfaces have been constructed with WE C3: Water-Efficient Landscaping 2. For projects plaving parking spaces under cover- claculate SRI compliant materials and/or opengrid paving or will be shaded within 5 total number of parking spaces, and the number under cover. If applicable list SRI values of roofs thatd irectly shade the years. parking area. 2. At least 95% of the on-site parking spaces are under cover. Will vary with weather, climate, proximity to water bodies, etc. Implement a maintenance plan to ensure that all SRI surfaces are cleaned at least once every 2 years. SS C7.2 Heat Island Reduction- Roof Reduce heat islands to minimize impacts on microclimates and human/wildlife habitats. Option 1: For 75% of the roof surface use roofing material with SRI of 78 if it is low sloped roof ( 2:12) or SRI of 29 is it is steep sloped roof (>2:12) Option 2: Cover 50% of the roof area with a vegetated roof. Option 3: Use combination of high-albedo and vegetated roof which meets the following creiteria: 1 SS C5: Site Development- Protect or Restore Open Habitat SS C6: Stormwater Quality Control EA C1:Optimize Energy Efficiency 1. For reflective roofing materials, assemble information about the area covered by each material, slope, SRI values. Document the maintenance, cleaning procedures and schedules. 2. For vegetated roof systems, assemble plans and/or photographs to show the vegetated roof features. Achieve Innovations in Operations Will vary with weather, climate, credit by planning vegetated roof on proximity to water bodies, etc. 95% of the project's roof area (not including any mechanical equipment, solar panels, and skylights) Area of roof with min. SRI/ Area of Vegetated Roof/0.5 Total Roof Area SS C8 Light Pollution Reduction 1. Minimize light trespass from buildings. 2. Reduce sky glow. 3. Glare reduction 4. Protect nocturnal environements Comply with interior lighting requirements, and achieve 1 of the following 3 options for exterior lighting. Interior Lighting: 1. During all after-hours periods turn off all nonemergency built-in luminaires with a direct line of sight to any openings in the building envelope. * The total duration of all programmed after-hours periods annually must be 2190 hours per year (50% of annual nighttime hours) ** Manual override capability may be provided for occasional after hours use. *** Implement a program to ensure that teh lighting control system is being properly used to adjust lighting levels during all after-hours periods. 1 EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy 1. For automatic controls, assess the lighting schedule for each zone to detrmine after-hours periods. 2. Demonstrate through fixture specifications, manufacturer's data, or photographs that all exterior fixtures over 50 watts have been partially or fully sheilded. 3. Show the project boundary and location of measurement points on the drawings for exterior lighting. Exterior Lighting: Option 1: If the project was previously certified show that this credit was achieved. Option 2: Shield fully or partially all over 50 watts exterior fixtures. Option 3: Measure night illumination levels at regular intervals on the perimeter of the property, with the building's exterior and site lights both on and off. The building's interior lights must be in the same state during both measurements. Take 8 measurements are required at a maximum spacing of 100 feet. Illumination levels measured with lights on should not be greater than 20% above the levels with lights shut. Copyright 2012 Green Exam Guide. All Rights Reserved

3 Water Efficiency (WE) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations WE P1 Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency Reduce indoor fixture and fitting water use within the building to reduce burden on potable water supply or waste water systems. 1. Reduce potable water use of indoor plumbing to a level equal to or less than LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance baseline, assuming all the fixtures meet the requirements of 2006 UPC or IPC. These fixtures are: water closets, urinals, shower heads, faucets, faucet replacement aerators, and metering faucets. 2. The baseline is calculated as follows: ** For plumbing completed before 1993, the baseline is 160% of water use, assuming that all the fixtures meet the above stated codes. ** For plumbing completed after 1993, the baseline is 120% of water use, assuming that all the fixtures meet the above stated codes. Required International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Publication IAPMO/ANSI UPC , Uniform Plumbing Code2006, Section 402.0, Water Conserving Fixtures and Fittings International Code Council, International Plumbing Code 2006, Section 604, Design of Building Water Distribution System WE C2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency SS C6: Stormwater Quantity Control WE C3: Water-Efficiency Landscaping WE C4.2: Cooling Tower Water Management- Non potable Water Use 1. Record number of occupants. 2. Record flush rate for each fixture. 3. Record date of substantial completion for the plumbing installations. 4. Compile manufacturer's data. 5. Show economic assessment of converting to high efficiency fixtures. Local building and health codes vary with region. WE WE C1: Water Measurement EA C2: Existing Building EA C3: Measurement WE C1 Water Measurement Measure building and subsystem water performance, and identify opportunities for additional water savings. Option 1: Whole Building Metering (1 point) - Permanent metering to measure total potable water use on a regular basis, and compiled into monthly/ annual summaries. - If possible, measure gray water too. Option 2: Submetering (2 points) Fulfill the requirements for option 1, and also include permanently installed metering for one of the following- - Irrigation- for at least 80% of the irrigated landscape area - Indoor Plumbing- for at least 80% of indoor plumbing fixtures and fittings - Cooling Towers- for all cooling towers serving the facility - Domestic hot water- for at least 80% of installed domestic hot water heating capacity - Other process water- for at least 80% of expected daily water consumption Gray water may also be measured to achieve this credit. 1 to 2 WE P1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency WE C2: Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency WE C3: Water Efficient Landscaping WE C4.1: Cooling Tower Water Management- Chemical Management WE C4.2: Cooling Tower Water Management- Nonpotable Water Source Use 1. Compile monthly and annual water consumption summaries. 2. Record process of recording for each meter, intervals, and schedules. 3. For meters not owned by third party- record manufacturer's specifications, intervals for calibrations. 4. Show with calculations the percentage of the water subsystem covered by metering. Earn innovation credit by meeting requirements of Option 1, and Option 2 for at least two water subsystems. WE C2 Maximize indoor plumbing fixture and Reduce indoor potable water use from baseline (in WE P1). For Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture fitting efficiency. 10% Reduction- earn 1 point and Fitting Efficiency 15% Reduction- earn 2 points 20% Reduction- earn 3 points 25% Reduction- earn 4 points 30% Reduction- earn 5 points 1 to 5 International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, Publication IAPMO/ANSI UPC , Uniform Plumbing Code2006, Section 402.0, Water Conserving Fixtures and Fittings Same as for WE P1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency Same as for WE P1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency Earn innovations credit by demonstrating water saveings of at least 35% Local building and health codes vary with region. International Code Council, International Plumbing Code 2006, Section 604, Design of Building Water Distribution System WE C3 Water Efficiency Landscaping Reduce use of potable water for landscape irrigation. Reduce use of potable water for irrigation. Either have a separate meter for irrigation, or show water use reduction through calculations. For 50% Reduction- earn 1 point 62.5% Reduction- earn 2 points 75% Reduction- earn 3 points 87.5% Reduction- earn 4 points 100% Reduction- earn 5 points Note- The project is not elligibel for this credit, if planters/ garden space cover less than 5% of the site area. 1 to 5 SS C3: Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management Plan SS C5: Site Development- Protect or Restore Open Habitat SS C6: Stormwater Quantity Control 1. Record information of the irrigation systems being used on site. 2. Show the percentage reduction achieved with respect to baseline case. Also record the portion of water that comes from nonpotable sources. Consider site's climate, microclimate, soil type, drainage, topography, etc while designing landscape for the site. Option 1 : Calculate mid-summer baseline irrigation water use, and compare it with actual use on site through metering. Use these values to calculate reduction achieved. Option 2: Calculate mid-summer irrigation water use from landscape area and the major vegetation types. Also calculate baseline case irrigation water use. Use the estimated and baseline case to calculate reduction achieved. Option 3: Use independent irrigation performance and ranking tools available from local, regional, state or national sources, to calculate reduction achieved.

4 Water Efficiency (WE) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations WE C Reduce use of potable water for Cooling Tower Water Management cooling towers. WE C4.1 (1 Point): Chemical Management- Address chemical treatment, bleed off, biological control, and staff training in the water management plan for the cooling tower. And/Or WE C4.2 (1 Point): Non-potable Water Source use- Use makeup water consitsing of at least 50% non-potable water. Meters must be calibrated per manufacturer's guidelines. Thirdparty meters are exempt. 1 to 2 SS C6: Stormwater Quantity Control WE C3: Water-Efficient Landscaping WE C1: Water Measurement EA P1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices 1. Record water management plan implemented. 2. Verify installation and maintenance of the conductivity meters. 3. Compile plans, engineering drawings, photos, or any other information on meters and automatic controls. 4. Calculate the portion of cooling tower makeup water from non-potable sources. Earn innovation credit for Option 2, by showing that 95% of makeup water came from non-potable sources. Amount of water that will be used in the cooling tower is a function of local climate. EA C2: Existing Building

5 Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations EA P1 Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices: Planning, Documentation, and Opportunity Assessment To ensure that energy-efficiency operating strategies are continued and become the basis for system analysis and training. 1. Document the existing sequence of operations for the building. 2. Develop a operations plan that lays out how the building is to be operated and maintained in different seasons, days of the week, and times of the day. This must include: - Occupancy Schedule - Equipment run schedule - Design set points for HVAC - Design lighting levels 3. Briefly narrate the mechanical and electrical systems in the building. 4. Briefly describe the preventive maintenance plan and schedule for all the equipment included in the systems narrative. 5. Conduct an energy audit to meet the requirements of ASHRAE Level 1 walk through assessment. Required ASHRAE Level 1, Walk-through Analysis EA C2.1: Existing Building - Investigation and Analysis EA C2.2: Existing Building - Implementation 1. Maintain all documentation on existing systems, manuals, operating plans, and utility bills. 2. Review building design setpoints with respect to building operations plan, systems narrative, and sequence of operations. 3. Conduct assessment of operations of preliminary energyuse analysis and an energy audit meeting the requirements of ASHRAE Energy Level 1, Walk-through Analysis. 4. Implement a preventive maintenance plan for all systems in the building. Mechanical systems in the building and energy efficiency strategies will vary with climate and avilable energy sources. EA EA C2.3: Existing Building : Ongoing WE P1: Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fitting and Fixture Efficiency IEQ P1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality IEQ C1: Indoor Air Quality Best Management Practices EA P2 Minimum Energy Efficiency Establish minimum level of operating energy performance in relation to buildings of similar type. Case 1: Projects Eligible for ENERGY STAR Rating - Achieve energy performance rating of at least Install energy meters to measure all energy use throughout the performance period. 12 months of energy use data is required. If the meter is owned by owner or tenant directly, calibrate the meters per manufacturer's recommended interval. Third party meters are exempt. Case 2: Projects not Eligible for Energy Star Rating Option 1: Demonstrate energy efficiency of at least 19% better than the national average for buildings of similar type. Follow the detailed instructions in the LEED Referenced Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance, 2009 Edition. Option 2: Use the alternative method as described in the LEED Referenced Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance, 2009 Edition. AND Install energy meters to measure all energy use throughout the performance period. 12 months of energy use data is required. If the meter is owned by owner or tenant directly, calibrate the meters per manufacturer's recommended interval. Third party meters are exempt. IEQ C2: Occupant Comfort Required EA P1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices- Planning, Documentation, and Opportunity Assessment EA C2.1: Existing Building - Investigation and Analysis EA C2.2: Existing Building - Implementation EA C2.3: Existing Building : Ongoing EA C3.1: Measurement- Building Automation System EA C3.2: Measurement- System Level Metering 1. Record building's total energy meter output on a regular basis, for 1 year. 2. File all utilty bills for all electricity and fuel used in the building. 3. Calculate the project's site energy use intensity and weathernormalized using Portfolio Manager. If you are using Case 2, enter weather-normalized figures into the offline EA Credit 1 calculator. Monthly or bimonthly tracking of building's energy performance is required. To make it nationally comparable ENERGY STAR uses climate data to compare similar buildings in similar climate zones, thereby removing potential regional variations. However, city or state policies, and availability of local resources may make it easier to achieve this credit. IEQ P1: Outdoor Air Introduction and Exhaust Systems IEQ C1.3: IAQ Best Management Practices- Increased Ventilation IEQ C2.1: Occupant Comfort- Occupant Survey EA P3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management Reduce stratospheric ozone depletion. 1. Zero use of CFC based refrigerants in heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC&R) base building systems. Not required only - if a third party audit (as defined in LEED Reference Guide for Green Building operations & Maintenance, 2009 Edition) shows that simple payback of the replacement is more than 10 years. OR - show that a phase out plan is in place. Required US EPA Clean Air Act, Title VI, Section 608 IEQ C2.4: Occupant Comfort- EA C5: Enhanced Refrigerant Management 1. Track with manufacturer's documentation the type of refrigerant. 2. If applicable, lay out the phase out plan. 2. Small HVAC&R units standard refrigerators, small water coolers or any other colling equipment, which contain less than 0.5 pounds of refrigerant, is exempt.

6 Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations EA C1 Optimize Energy Efficiency EA C2.1 Existing Building - Investigation and Analysis To increase levels of operating energy performance as compared to buildings of similar type. Optimize energy performance of the building's major energy-using systems. Case 1: Projects Eligible for ENERGY STAR Rating - Achieve energy performance rating of at least 71. EPA ENERGY STAR Energy Rating...Points upto a max. of 18 points for 95 EPA rating. - Install energy meters to measure all energy use throughout the performance period. 12 months of energy use data is required. If the meter is owned by owner or tenant directly, calibrate the meters per manufacturer's recommended interval. Third party meters are exempt. Case 2: Projects not eligible for Energy Star Rating Option 1: Show energy efiiciency of at least 21% better than national average of buildings of similar type, from data provided in the Portfolio Manager. Option 2: For buildings not suited for Case 2, Option 1, use the alternative method as described in LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Operations and Maintenance, 2009 Edition. AND - Achieve energy efficiency performance better than the minimum requirements listed above. - Install energy meters to measure all energy use throughout the performance period. 12 months of energy use data is required. If the meter is owned by owner or tenant directly, calibra - Use Portfolio Manager tool avilable on the ENERGY STAR website as benchmark, even if yo % Level above national median...points 21% % % upto max. of 18 points for 45% Option 1: Process - Develop ongoing commissioning plan for the major energy using systems of the building. - Conduct the investigation and analysis phase. - Document the breakdown of all energy use in the building. - List down operating problems that affect occupant comfort and energy use. Develop solutions for these problems. - List down improvements that will generate cost saving energy savings. Document cost benefit analysis associated with each. OR Option 2: ASHRAE Level II Energy Audit - Conduct energy audit to meet the requirements of American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), LEVEL II Energy Survey and Analysis. - Note down breakdown of all energy use in the building. - Do a financial analysis (cost and savings) of all the energy saving practical measures, keeping in mind the owner's constraints and economic criteria. - List the capital improvements that are cost effective and will save energy. 18 ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager EA P1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices- Planning, Documentation, and Opportunity Assessment 2 ASHRAE Level II, Energy Audit, Energy Survey and Analysis EA C2.1: Existing Building - Investigation and Analysis EA C2.2: Existing Building - Implementation EA C2.3: Existing Building : Ongoing EA C3.1: Measurement- Building Automation System EA C3.2: Measurement- System Level Metering IEQ P1: Outdoor Air Introduction and Exhaust Systems IEQ C1.3: IAQ Best Management Practices- Increased Ventilation IEQ C2.1: Occupant Comfort- Occupant Survey IEQ C2.4: Occupant Comfort- EA P1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices- Planning, Documentation, and Opportunity Assessment EA C2.2: Existing Building - Implementation EA C2.3: Existing Building - Ongoing performance 1. Record building's total energy meter output on a regular basis, for 1 year. 2. File all utilty bills for all electricity and fuel used in the building. Achieve exemplary performance credit when you accomplish: - ENERGY STAR rating of 97 or higher for Case 1. To make it nationally comparable ENERGY STAR uses climate data to compare similar buildings in similar climate zones, thereby removing 3. Calculate the project's site energy use intensity and weather-- 47% above national median for your potential regional variations. normalized using Portfolio Manager. If you are using Case 2, enter weather-normalized figures into the offline EA Credit 1 calculator. Monthly or bimonthly tracking of building's energy performance is required. 1. Investigate and analyse building systems through either commissioning or implementation of ASHRAE Level II Audit. 2. List down and Analyse all building systems that use energy. 3. List energy saving measures and cost benefits associated with each. project buildings for Case 2, Option 2. However, city or state policies, and availability of local resources may make it easier to achieve this credit. Local climate and avilable energy sources will determine mechanical systemsand energy saving strategies. EA C2.2 Existing Building - Implementation EA C2.3 Existing Building - Ongoing EA C3.1 Measurement- Building Automation System To optimize energy performance by - implementing minor improvements - Identify planned capital projects to repair/ operate/ maintain major energy-using systems. To optimise energy performance by - commissioning the changes in facility occupancy, use, maintenance or repair. To provide information to support ongoing accountability and optimisation of building energy performance. 1. Implement no or low cost operational improvements. 2. For major retrofits or upgrades, generate a capital plan. 3. Build energy efficiency awareness and skills by training the facilities management staff. 4. Document the benefits of the measures that have been implemented, and anticipated financial costs. 5. Update the building's operations plan to reflect the changes. 1. Implement ongoing commissioning to include planning, system testing, performance verification, corrective action response, measurement and documentation. 2. Summarize the overall commissioning cycle by grouping the equipment or the building systems. The commissioning cycle cannot exceed 24 months. 3. 1st half of the scope of work should be completed in 1st commissioning cycle, before the date of application for certification. Only the work that was completed within 2 years prior to the date of application can be included. 4. Update the building's operations plan to reflect the changes. 1. Computer based BAS (Building Automation System) to monitor and control major building systems. To include at least heating, cooling, ventilation, and lighting. 2. Preventive Maintenance Program to ensure that BAS is tested, repaired, or replaced according to the manufacturer recommended intervals. 3. Show that BAS is being used to formulate changes to building systems. 2 EA C2.1: Existing Building - Investigation and Analysis 2 EA C2.1: Existing Building - Investigation and Analysis 1 EA C2.3: Existing Building - Ongoing 1. Document financial analysis in terms of cost savings of all the imporvements that have been implemented. 2. Monitor all no- or low- cost improvements or repairs during the performance period. Document cost savings for each improvement. 3. Update building operations plan to reflect changes. 4. Briefly describe the training that the management staff has been given, and who gave the training. 1. Document ongoing commissioning cycle. 2. Update building operations plan to reflect changes. 3. Document data and costs for completed phases of commissioning. Only the tasks completed in previous 2 years can be included. 1. Maintain documentation on BAS operation and function. 2. Retain periodic BAS reports to indicate that the system is functioning as programmed. 3. Record preventive maintenance practices. 4. Record all the decisions that are informed by BAS. Local climate and available energy sources will determine mechanical systemsand energy saving strategies. Local climate and available energy sources will determine mechanical systemsand energy saving strategies. EA C3.2: Measurement- System Level Metering IEQ C2.2: Controllability of Systems- Lighting

7 Energy and Atmosphere (EA) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations EA C3.2 Measurement- System Level Metering To provide accurate energy-use information to aid energy management. 1. Record breakdown of energy use in the building, either through EA C2.1 and EA C2.2, or from utility bills, or metering. This analysis should be done within 2 years of date of application for certification. 2. Employ permanent system level metering and recording covering 40% or 80% of the total expected annual energy consumption of the building. Submetering is permitted. 2 EA P1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices- Planning, Documentation, and Opportunity Assessment. 1. List type and location of system level meters. 2. Track energy use on each system level. 3. Document system level metering operations and function for manufacturer recommended intervals. 4. Record preventive maintenance practices. 4. Generate energy use reports. EA C2.3: Existing Building - Ongoing EA C3.1: Measurement- Building Automation System EA C4 On- Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy To encourage use of on/off-site reneweable energy to minimize use of fossil fuel energy. 1. Meet building's entire energy use with on-site or off-site reneweable energy systems. 2. Points are earned as shown in table below: On-Site Off-Site Points Renewable Energy Renewable Energy 3% 25% 1 4.5% 37.5% 2 6% 50% 3 7.5% 62.5% 4 9% 75% 5 12% 100% 6 6 Center for Resource Solutions Greene Energy certification Programs EA P1: Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices- Planning, Documentation, and Opportunity Assessment EA C2: Existing Building 1. Document on-site renewable energy systems. 2. Sign 2 year contract showing purchase of off-site RECs 3. Track annual energy use, indicating portion supplied by alternative sources. 4. Document the alternative energy sources used for your project. Show 13.5% on-site renewable Regional and local climate, and energy, or equivalent combination of available incentives will determine on-site and off-site renewable energy. the viability and cost effectiveness of on-site renewable energy systems. EA C5 1. Reduce ozone depletion Enhanced Refrigerant Management 2. Support Montreal Protocol 3. Off site reneweable energy sources includes Green Power from Green-e-Energy-certified power marketer, Green-e-Energy accredited utility program, or Green-e-Energy certified tradable renweable certificates or their equivalents. Option 1: Do not use refrigerants in HVAC& R systems Option 2: Select refrigerants and HAVC&R equipment to minimize or eliminate ozone depletion and climate change. Use this formula to set maximum threshold for combined effect of each. 1 EA P3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management 1. List the building systems that contain refrigerants, and associated type of refrigerant. Include ODP and GWP. 2. Record manufacturer's documentation on type and quantity of refrigerant. 3. Track leakage rates. LCGWP + LCODP X 10⁵ 100 where LCGWP = Lifecycle Direct Global Warming Potential LCODP = Lifecycle Ozone Depletion Potential EA C6 Emission Reduction Reporting To record benefits of emission reduction 1. Track emission reductions achieved by all building efficiency measures that have been employed. 2. Report emission reductions through third party voluntary tool or certification program from EPA, ENERGY STAR, etc Annual utility and energy consumption data from on-site operations that generate emissions. 2. Compare emission reductions each year. 3. Report emission reductions through third party voluntary tool or certification programs. EPA identifies 'Egrid SUBREGIONS' and allots specific emission rates to buildings in each. EA C3: Measurement EA C2: Existing Building EA C4: On-site and Off-site Renewable Energy

8 Materials and Resources (MR) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations MR MR P1 Sustainable Purchasing Policy Reduce environmental impact of the materials that are purchased for operations and maintenance of the buildings. 1. Draft EPP (Environmentally Preferable Purchasing) policy addressing the requirements of MR C1: Sustainable Purchasing-. 2. Extend the EPP to address requirements for at least oen of these credits: - MR C2.1: Sustainable Purchasing- Electric Powered Equipment. - MR C2.2: Sustainable Purchasing- Furniture - MR C3: Sustainable Purchasing- - MR C4: Sustainable Purchasing- Reduced Mercutry in Lamps Required MR C1: Sustainable Purchasing- MR C2.1: Sustainable Purchasing- Electric Powered Equipment MR C2.2: Sustainable Purchasing- Furniture MR C3: Sustainable Purchasing- 1. List materials to be included in EPP policy. 2. Record implementation dates. 3. Make sure all changes made to EPP policy from time to time are clearly documented. 4. Give reasons for excluding any part of the building from EPP policy. 1. If project is within or in vicinity industrial area, there maybe an opportunity to use materials that have been extracted and manufactured locally. 2. Options to recycle may also exist. MR C4: Sustainable Purchasing- Reduced Mercury in Lamps MR P2 Solid Waste Management Policy Reduce waste generated by occupants that ends up in landfills. Draft solid waste management policy for project addressing the requirements of the following credits: MR C5: Sustainable Purchasing- Food Required MR P1: Sustaianble Purchasing Policy MR C6: Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit 1. Confirm that project will be able to comply with MR C Record implementation dates. 3. Give reasons for excluding any part of the building from solid waste management policy. Availability of waste management services vary by region. MR C1 Sustainable Purchasing- Ongoing Consumables MR C2.1-C2.2 Sustainable Purchasing- Durable Goods Reduce environmental impact of the materials that are purchased for operations and maintenance of the buildings. Reduce environmental impact of the materials that are purchased for operations and maintenance of the buildings. Achieve sustainable purchasing for 60% of total purchasing (by cost), including materials with a low cost per unit that are used and replaced at regular intervals- paper, binders, desk accessories, toner cartridges, and batteries. Maintain consistency with credit MR C7. Meet at least one of the following creiteria: - Purchase 10% post consumer, and/or 20% post industrial material. - Purchase at least 50% rapidly renweable materials. - Purchase at least 50% materials harvested and processed within 500 miles of the project. - Purchases consist of at least 50% FSC certified paper products. - Purchase rechargeable batteries. MR C2.1: Electric Powered Equipment- 1 point - Achieve sustainable purchasing for at least 40% of total purchases of electric powered equipment (by cost). - It is a sustainable purchase if it meets one of these criteria: * Equipment is ENERGY STAR qualified. OR * Equipment relaces conventional gas-powered equipment AND/OR MR C2.2: Furniture- 1 point - Achieve sustainable purchasing for at least 40% of total purchases of furniture (by cost). - It is a sustainable purchase if it meets at least one of these criteria: * contains at least 10% post-consumer and/or 20% post-industrial materials. * contains at least 70% material salvaged from off-site. * contains at least 70% material salvaged on-site. * contains at least 50% rapidly renweable material. * contains at least 50% FSC certfied wood. * contains at least 50% materials harvested and processed within 500 miles of the project. 1 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified Paper Products MR P2: Solid Waste Management Policy MR C6: Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit 1 or 2 ENERGY STAR Qualified Products MR P2: Solid Waste Management Policy Forest Stewardship Council, certified Wood MR C6: Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit Electronic product Environmental Assessment Tools (EPEAT) 1. Track costs of sustainable as well as non-sustaianble Accomplish credit for exemplary materials purchased for the project building. performance by achieving 2. Track costs, date of purchase, and quantities of all materials sustainable purchases of at least that meet at least one of the criterias given in the 95% (by cost) requirements. 3. Record manufacturer's documents to verify compliance. 1. Track costs of all electric-powered equipment and furniture. 2. Track date of purchase, purchasing entity, and quantity for the electric-powered equipment and furniture that meets at least one of the criteria given in the requirements. 3. Record manufacturer's documents to verify compliance. 4. Record information on floor area, management, and occupancy of all spaces that are exempt. Accomplish credit for exemplary performance by achieving sustainable purchases of electrical equipment of 80% (by cost) of total electronic purchases. OR Purchase EPEAT-rated desktops, laptops, and monitores for 40% of their durable goods. OR Accomplish credit for exemplary performance by increasing sustainable purchases of furniture to 80% (by cost) of total furniture purchases. 1. If project is within or in vicinity industrial area, there maybe an opportunity to use materials that have been extracted and manufactured locally. 2. Options to recycle may also exist. 1. If project is within or in vicinity industrial area, there maybe an opportunity to use materials that have been extracted and manufactured locally. 2. Options to recycle may also exist.

9 Materials and Resources (MR) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations MR C3 Sustainable purchasing- Facility Alterations and Additions Reduce environmental impact of the materials that are purchased for operations and maintenance of the buildings. Achieve sustainable purchasing of 50% of total purchasing (by cost) of materials used for facility renovations, demolitions, and new construction additions. - Applicable only to base building elements. - MEP components and speciality items like elevators are excluded. Sustainable purchases should meet at least one of these criteria: * contains at least 10% post-consumer and /or 20% post-industrial materials. * contains at least 70% material salvaged from off-site. * contains at least 50% rapidly renweable material. * contains at least 50% FSC certified wood. * contains at least 50% materials harvested and processed within 500 miles of the project. * VOC content in adhesives and sealants is less than current VOC content limits of SCAQMD Rule # OR Sealants used as filters should meet requirements of BAAQMD Regulation 8, Rule 51 * VOC emissions in paints and coatings should not limits set by Green Seal Standard GS-11. * Noncarpet flooring is FloorScore-certified, and is minimum of 25% of finished floor area. * Carpet meets requirements laid down by CRI Green Label Plus Carpet Testing Program. * Carpet cushion meets the requirements of the CRI Green Label Testing program. * Composite panels and agrifiber products contains no added urea-formaldehyde resins. 1 Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified Paper Products FloorScore Green Label Testing Program (1992) and Green Label Plus Testing program (2004) Green Seal GS-11 Environmental Requirements for Paints, effective May 1993 Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), Regulation 8, Organic Compounds, Rule 51, Adhesive and Sealant Products, effective July 2002 South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1168, Adhesive and Sealant Applications, effective October 2003 MR P2: Solid Waste Management Policy MR C6: Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit 1. Track costs of all materials purchased for facility alterations and additions. 2. Track date of purchase, purchasing entity, and quantity for the materials that meet at least one of the criteria given in the requirements. 3. Record manufacturer's documents to verify compliance. 4. Record information on floor area, management, and occupancy of all spaces that are exempt. Accomplish credit for exemplary performance if the materials purchased for alterations and facility additions acocunt for 95% of total. 1. If project is within or in vicinity industrial area, there maybe an opportunity to use materials that have been extracted and manufactured locally. 2. Options to recycle may also exist. MR C4 Sustainable purchasing- Reduced Mercury in Lamps Reduce amount of mercury brought to the site due to purchase of lamps. 1. Develop a purchasing plan such that 90% of lamps purchased during the performance period have mercury content of 90 picograms per lumen- hour or less, in both outdoor and indoor lamps. 2. CFLs may be excluded from the calculations if these comply with the guidelines published by NEMA. 1 NEMA Voluntary Commitment on mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lights MR P2: Solid Waste Management Policy MR C6: Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit 1. Record technical specifications of all lamps. Earn additional point if 90% of lamps 2. Record manufacturer's documents to show compliance with have average mercury content of 70 NEMA. picograms per lumen-hour or less. 3. Record manufacturer's documents to verify mercury content. MR C5 Sustainable Purchasing- Food Reduce environmental impact associated with food production and distribution. 1. Make sustainable purchases for at least 25% of total combined food and beverages. 2. It is a sustainable purchase if it meets at least one of the following: - Food ir prepared within 100 miles of the site. - Food is labeled USDA Organic/ Food Alliance Certified/ Rainforest Alliance Certified/ Protected Harvest Certified/ Fair Trade/ Marine Stewardship Council's Blue Eco-Label 1 Fairtrade Labeling organizations International Certification Food Alliance Certification Marine Stewardship Council Blue Eco-Label Protected Harvest certification Rainforest Alliance certification MR P2: Solid Waste Management Policy MR C6: Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit 1. Track the costs, date of purchase, purchasing authority, Earn additional point if 50% of food item, sustainable criteria met, and distance between project and beverage purchases are site and site of production for materials purchased for food and sustainable. beverages. 2. Record documentation that states that product is organic or local. 3. Record information on floor area, management, and occupancy of all spaces that are exempt. Projects in agricultural regions may offer more locally grown and processed food. US Department of Agriculture organic Certification MR C6 Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit Reduce waste generated by occupants that ends up in landfills. 1. Audit ongoing consumables waste stream in the project building (not counting durable goods, or construction waste from alterations or new construction) 2. Identify opportunities to recycling and waste diversion. 3. Establish a baseline from weight or volume of each type of waste. 1 MR C1: Sustainable Purchasing- MR C2.1: Sustainable Purchasing- Electric Powered Equipment MR C2.2: Sustainable Purchasing- Furniture 1. Show how you will conduct the waste stream audit at regular intervals. 2. Rercord audit reports. 3. List identified opportunities for recycling and waste diversion. 4. If you used 10% exemption of building's gross floor area, record details on management, occupancy, floor area of exempt spaces, etc. Availability of local waste auditors may vary by region. MR C3: Sustainable Purchasing- MR C4: Sustainable Purchasing- Reduced Mercury in Lamps MR C5: Sustainable Purchasing- Food

10 Materials and Resources (MR) Category Credit Intent Requirements Max. points Referenced Standard Related Credits Documentation Exemplary Regional Variations MR C7 Solid Waste Management- Reduce waste generated from ongoing consumables by occupants that ends up in landfills. 1. Develop a waste reduction and recycling program accounting for materials with a low cost per unit. These should include (at minimum)- paper, plastics, glass, cardboard, corrugated cardboard, food waste, toner cartirdges, and metals. 2. Develop a battery recycling program, and must divert at least 80% of the discarded batteries. Actual diversion must be verified annually. 1 MR C1: Sustainable Purchasing- MR C2.1: Sustainable Purchasing- Electric Powered Equipment MR C2.2: Sustainable Purchasing- Furniture 1. Educate facility staff/ third party contractors on materials that are being recycled for this credit. 2. Track diverted ongoing consumables. 3. Detail out the battery recycling program. 4. Record information on floor area, management, and occupancy of all spaces that are exempt. Earn additional point by documenting 95% diversion. May be difficult to achieve if local haulers or recycling efforts are limited. MR C3: Sustainable Purchasing- MR C4: Sustainable Purchasing- Reduced Mercury in Lamps MR C5: Sustainable Purchasing- Food MR C6: Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit MR C8: Solid Waste Managementdurable Goods MR C8 Reduce waste generated from Solid Waste Management- Durable durable goods by occupants that Goods ends up in landfills. 1. Develop a waste reduction and recycling program to reuse or recycle 75% of durable goods (by weight, volume or replacement value). These include (at minimum): - office equipment like computers, monitors, copiers, etc - appliances- refrigerators, water coolers, etc - audiovisual equipment - external power adapters 1 MR C1: Sustainable Purchasing- MR C2.1: Sustainable Purchasing- Electric Powered Equipment MR C2.2: Sustainable Purchasing- Furniture 1. Educate facility staff/ third party contractors on materials that are being recycled for this credit. 2. Track diverted durable goods. 3. Record information on floor area, management, and occupancy of all spaces that are exempt. Earn additional point by documenting 95% diversion. May be difficult to achieve if local haulers or recycling efforts are limited. MR C3: Sustainable Purchasing- MR C4: Sustainable Purchasing- Reduced Mercury in Lamps MR C5: Sustainable Purchasing- Food MR C6: Solid Waste Management- Waste Stream Audit MR C9 Solid Waste Management- Facility Alterations and Additions Reduce waste generated from 1 Divert 70% of waste (by volume) generated from facility alterations and additions. construction and demolition that ends Applicable only to base building elements, which include (at minimum): up in landfills. - building components and structures like wall studs, insulation, doors, and windows) - panels - attached finishes -carpets and other flooring materials - adhesives and sealants - paints and coatings EXCLUDED: - Furniture, fixtures, and equipment cannot be included. - MEP, and specialty items like elevators, etc 1 MR C1: Sustainable Purchasing- MR C2.1: Sustainable Purchasing- Electric Powered Equipment MR C2.2: Sustainable Purchasing- Furniture MR C3: Sustainable Purchasing- 1. Track waste stream from facility alterations and additions. 2. Track volumes and mode of diversion of the materials that were diverted. 3. Record information on floor area, management, and occupancy of all spaces that are exempt. Earn additional point by diverting at least 95% of waste generated. Recycling programs vary by regionurban centers have more developed resources. MR C4: Sustainable Purchasing- Reduced Mercury in Lamps MR C5: Sustainable Purchasing- Food