LEED Application Guide for Multiple Buildings and On Campus Building Projects For Use with 2009 LEED Rating Systems for Design and Construction and Operations and Maintenance Released October 31, 2011 Appendix A: AGMBC Applicability for Credits and Prerequisites in LEED 2009 Design & Construction Rating Systems
How to read this table: Table 1 summarizes the prerequisites and credits in the LEED 2009 Design and Construction rating systems that can be either campus or group credits. Gray shaded boxes in the Applicable Rating System columns indicate which rating system(s) are included. The Campus Credit column contains a C for credits and prerequisites that are eligible to be included as campus credits in a master site. This column will be blank for those that may be pursued separately by each LEED project within the LEED campus boundary. The Group Credit column contains a G for credit and prerequisites that have group application guidance that must be followed if pursued in a group project certification. This column will be blank for those credits where compliance must be demonstrated on an individual building basis for all buildings within a group project. This table is intended for reference only. Many credits and prerequisites have additional conditions that must be met to be eligible as a campus or group credit. The credit level application guidance that follows addresses every credit and prerequisite within the 2009 Design and Construction rating systems.
Table 1. AGMBC Applicability for Credits and Prerequisites in LEED 2009 Design & Construction Rating Systems APPLICABLE RATING SYSTEM ELIGIBILITY LEED FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION LEED FOR SCHOOLS LEED FOR CORE AND SHELL LEED FOR COMMERCIAL INTERIORS LEED FOR HEALTHCARE LEED FOR RETAIL; NEW CONSTRUCTION LEED FOR RETAIL; COMMERCIAL INTERIORS CREDIT CREDIT NAME CAMPUS CREDIT GROUP CREDIT SUSTAINABLE SITES SSp1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention G SSp2 Environmental Site Assessment G SSc1 Site selection C G SSc2 Development Density and Community Connectivity C G SSc3 Brownfield Redevelopment C G SSc3.1 SSc4 SSc3 SSc4.1 Alternative Transportation- Public Transportation Access C Alternative Transportation- Bicycle Storage and Changing SSc3.2 SSc4 SSc3 SSc4.2 Rooms C G SSc4 SSc3 SSc4.3 Alternative Transportation- LEV & FE vehicles C G SSc3.3 SSc4 SSc3 SSc4.4 Alternative Transportation- Parking Capacity C G SSc5.1 Site Development- Protect or Restore Habitat C G SSc5.2 Site Development- Maximize Open Space C G SSc6.1 Storm water Design- Quantity Control C G SSc6.2 Stormwater Design- Quality Control C G SSc7.1 Heat Island Effect- Nonroof C G SSc7.2 Heat Island Effect- Roof G SSc8 Light Pollution Reduction C G SSc9 Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines G SSc9 Site Master Plan C G SSc9.1 Connection to the Natural World- Places of Respite G SSc9.2 Connection to the Natural World- Direct Exterior Access for Patients SSc10 Joint Use of Facilities G WATER EFFICIENCY WEp1 WEp2 Water Use Reduction Minimize Potable Water Use for Medical Equipment Cooling WEc1 Water-Efficient Landscaping C G WEc2 Innovative Wastewater Technologies G WEc2 Water Use Reduction - Measurement and Verification WEc1 WEc1 WEc3 Water Use Reduction G WEc4 Process Water Use Reduction G WEc4.1 Water Use Reduction- Building Equipment G WEc4.2 Water Use Reduction - Cooling Towers C G Wec4.3 Water Use Reduction - Food Waste Systems G G
ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE EAp1 Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems G EAp2 Minimum Energy Performance G EAp3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management C EAc1 Optimize Energy Performance G EAc1.1 Optimize Energy Performance- Lighting Power EAc1.2 Optimize Energy Performance- Lighting Controls EAc1.3 Optimize Energy Performance- HVAC G EAc1.4 EAc1.5 Optimize Energy Performance- Equipment and Appliances Optimize Energy Performance- Building Envelope EAc5 EAc2 On Site Renewable Energy C G EAc2 EAc2 EAc3 Enhanced Commissioning EAc4 Enhanced Refrigerant Management C G EAc3 EAc3 EAc5 Measurement and Verification G EAc5.1 Measurement and Verification- Base Building G EAc5.2 Measurement and Verification- Tenant Submetering G EAc4 EAc4 EAc6 Green Power C G EAc7 Community Contaminant Prevention - Airborne Releases C MATERIALS AND RESOURCES MRp1 Storage and Collection of Recyclables C G MRp2 PBT Source Reduction- Mercury G MRc1.1 Tenant Space - Long-Term Commitment MRc1 MRc1.1 Building Reuse- Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof G MRc1.2 Building Reuse- Maintain Interior Nonstructural Elements G MRc2* Construction Waste Management C G MRc3 Sustainably Sourced Materials and Products G MRc3.1 MRc3.1 MRc3 Materials Reuse G MRc3.2 Materials Reuse: Furniture and Furnishings G MRc4 Recycled Content G MRc4.1* PBT Source Reduction- Mercury in Lamps C G MRc4.2 PBT Source Reduction- Lead, Cadmium and Copper MRc5 Regional Materials G MRc5 Furniture and Medical Furnishings G MRc6 Rapidly Renewable Materials G MRc6 Resource Use- Design for Flexibility MRc6 MRc7 Certified Wood G IEQc3 INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY IEQp1 Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance IEQp2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS Control) C G IEQp3 IEQp3 IEQc1 IEQc2 IEQc2 IEQc3.1 Minimum Acoustical Performance Hazardous Material Removal or Encapsulation (Renovations only) Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Increased Ventilation Acoustic Environment Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan - During Construction G
Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan- Before IEQc3.2 Occupancy IEQc4* Low-Emitting Materials C G IEQc4.1* Low-Emitting Materials- Adhesives and Sealants C G IEQc4.2* Low-Emitting Materials- Paints and Coatings C G IEQc4.3* Low-Emitting Materials- Flooring Systems C G IEQc4.4* Low-Emitting Materials- Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products C G IEQc4.5* Low-Emitting Materials- Furniture and Furnishings C G IEQc4.5* Low-Emitting Materials- System Furniture and Seating C G IEQc4.6 Low-Emitting Materials- Ceiling and Wall Systems G IEQc5 Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control G IEQc6 IEQc6 IEQc6.1 Controllability of Systems- Lighting IEQc6 IEQc6 IEQc6 IEQc6.2 Controllability of Systems- Thermal Comfort IEQc7 IEQc7 IEQc7.1 Thermal Comfort- Design G IEQc7 IEQc7.2 Thermal Comfort- Verification IEQc7.2 IEQc8.1 IEQc8.2 IEQc9 IEQc10 Thermal Comfort- Employee Verification Daylight and Views- Daylight Daylight and Views- Views Enhanced Acoustical Performance Mold Prevention INNOVATION AND DESIGN IDp1 Integrated Project Planning and Design G IDc1 Innovation in Design C G IDc2 LEED Accredited Professional G IDc3 The School as a Teaching Tool G IDc3 Integrated Project Planning and Design G REGIONAL PRIORITY RPc1 Regional Priority C G Not eligible as campus or group credit for all compliance options. Please refer to application guidance for details. * Only available as a campus credit for projects built/renovated simultaneously under the same construction contract.
SS Prerequisite 1: Construction Activity Pollution Prevention NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. The prerequisite requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary. SS Prerequisite 2: Environmental Site Assessment Schools Healthcare The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. The prerequisite requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary. SS Credit 1: Site Selection The credit requirements apply to the area within the LEED campus boundary. For LEED CI projects: this credit is eligible as a campus credit if using Option 2, Paths 2,3,4, or 7 only. The credit requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary. For LEED CI projects using Option 1, or Option 2, Paths 5, 6, 9, 10, or 11: the credit requirements must be met for every base building individually. SS Credit 2: Development Density and Community Connectivity NC Schools CS CI Healthcare Retail CI
Option 1: The credit requirements apply to the LEED campus boundary. The entire site needs to be considered previously developed. Option 2: The option cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Option 1: The credit requirements apply to the LEED project boundary and all project buildings and project spaces pursuing LEED certification. The entire site needs to be considered previously developed. Option 2: Each project building or space must demonstrate individual compliance. Option 3 (Healthcare only): The credit requirements apply to the LEED project boundary and all project buildings and project spaces pursuing LEED certification. The entire site needs to be considered previously developed. SS Credit 3: Brownfield Redevelopment NC Schools CS CI Healthcare Retail CI Eligible as a campus credit using Option 2 only: The entire area with the LEED campus boundary must be designated as a brownfield by a local, state, or federal government agency. The credit requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary. SS Credit 4.1: Alternative Transportation: Public Transportation Access (SS Credit 3.1 in CI; SS Credit 4, Option 1, Paths 1&2 in Retail NC and SS Credit 3 in Retail CI) Option 1 (Option 1, Path 1 in Retail NC & CI): Eligible as a campus credit as long as each building s main entrance meets the required 1/2 mile walking distance. Submit documentation depicting building footprints, rail stations, and access to rail stations from main building entrances. Option 2 (Option 1, Path 2 in Retail NC & CI): Eligible as a campus credit as long as each building s main entrance meets the required 1/4 mile walking distance or any other provisions provided by the reference guide or supplemental guidance. Submit documentation depicting building footprints, bus stops, and access to bus stops from main building entrances. Option 3 (schools only): The option cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually.
SS Credit 4.2: Alternative Transportation: Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms (SS Credit 3.2 in CI; SS Credit 4, Option 2 in Retail NC and SS Credit 3 in Retail CI) Submit documentation demonstrating that sufficient bicycle racks are provided for the users of the entire site as defined in the LEED campus boundary (students, staff and/or employees, visitors etc.) and that sufficient showers are provided for 0.5% of the users of the entire site as defined in the LEED campus boundary (students, staff and/or employees housed on campus). Retail projects to follow the SSc4 Option 2 guidance for determining the number of bike racks and supporting features. The appropriate number of bike racks and showers provided must be within 200 yards of each project building(s) main entrance on the campus that are attempting LEED certification. Submit documentation demonstrating that sufficient bicycle racks are provided based on the FTEs for the entire LEED project boundary (students, staff and/or employees, visitors etc.) and that sufficient showers are provided based on the FTE occupancy for the entire LEED project boundary (students, staff and/or employees housed on campus). Retail projects to follow the SSc4 Option 2 guidance for determining the number of bike racks and supporting features. The appropriate number of bike racks and showers provided must be within 200 yards of each project building entrance(s) or project space entrance(s) within the LEED project boundary. SS Credit 4.3: Alternative Transportation: Low emitting and fuel efficient vehicles (LEV and FEV) (SS Credit 4, Option 3 in Retail NC and SS Credit 3 in Retail CI) NC Schools CS Healthcare All of the parking located within the LEED campus boundary must be included within the calculations (including parking associated with projects that are not pursuing LEED certification). A campus parking plan must be provided in order to illustrate the campus parking and a reasonable distribution of preferred parking spaces for the projects seeking LEED certification. All of the parking located within the LEED project boundary must be included within the calculations. A parking plan must be provided in order to illustrate the project site parking and a reasonable distribution of preferred parking spaces for the buildings or spaces seeking LEED certification.
SS Credit 4.4: Alternative Transportation: Parking Capacity (SS Credit 3.3 in CI; SS Credit 4, Option 4 in Retail NC and SS Credit 3 in Retail CI) NC Schools CS CI Healthcare All of the parking located within the LEED campus boundary must be included within the calculations (including parking associated with projects that are not pursuing LEED certification). A campus parking plan must be provided in order to illustrate the campus parking and a reasonable distribution of preferred parking spaces for the projects seeking LEED certification. All of the parking located within the LEED project boundary must be included within the calculations. A parking plan must be provided in order to illustrate the project site parking and a reasonable distribution of preferred parking spaces for the buildings or spaces seeking LEED certification. SS Credit 5.1: Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC Eligible as a campus credit using Case 2 Only: The development footprints of all buildings contained within the LEED campus boundary (including buildings that are not pursuing LEED certification) must be included in the credit calculations. To be eligible for this credit, the entire site must be considered previously developed. The development footprints of all of the buildings contained within the LEED project boundary (including those buildings that fall under the MPR#3 Specific Allowed Exceptions) must be included in the credit calculations. SS Credit 5.2: Site Development: Maximize Open Space NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC Case 1: Sites with Local Zoning Open Space Requirements: The credit requirements apply to the LEED campus boundary and the development footprints of all buildings contained within the LEED campus boundary including projects not pursuing LEED Certification. Case 2: Sites with No Local Zoning Requirement: Open space that is equal to the building footprint can be considered separate from the project site, as long as the open space is preserved for the life of the building. The open space must be contained within the LEED campus boundary.
Case 3: Sites with Zoning Ordinances but No Open Space Requirements: The credit requirements apply to the LEED campus boundary and the development footprints of all buildings contained within the LEED campus boundary including buildings not pursuing LEED Certification. Case 1, 2, and 3: The credit requirements apply to the LEED project boundary and all project buildings and project spaces pursuing LEED certification. The development footprints of all of the project buildings contained within the LEED project boundary (including those buildings that fall under the MPR#3 Specific Allowed Exceptions) must be included in the credit calculations. SS Credit 6.1: Stormwater Design Quantity Control NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC The stormwater runoff calculations must account for the total area within the LEED campus boundary. The rate and quantity reduction requirements must be met for the total campus area as defined in the LEED campus boundary. The stormwater runoff calculations must account for the total area within the LEED project boundary. The rate and quantity reduction requirements must be met at the LEED project boundary. SS Credit 6.2: Stormwater Design Quality Control NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC The credit requirements apply to the area within the LEED campus boundary. The credit requirements are applied to the total area within the LEED project boundary. SS Credit 7.1: Heat Island Effect: Non roof NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC Option 1: The area of all of the site hardscape contained within LEED campus boundary (including hardscape associated with projects that are not pursuing LEED certification) must be included in the calculations for the credit.
Option 2: All of the parking located within the LEED campus boundary must be included in the calculations for the credit. Option 1: The area of all of the site hardscape contained within the LEED project boundary (including hardscape associated with those buildings that fall under the MPR#3 Specific Allowed Exceptions) must be included in the calculations. Option 2: All of the parking located within the LEED project boundary must be included in the calculations. SS Credit 7.2: Heat Island Effect: Roof NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined roof area for all LEED project buildings. SS Credit 8: Light Pollution Reduction NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC Exterior: The exterior lighting credit requirements apply to the area within the LEED campus boundary. Interior: Eligible as a campus credit only when using the Licensed Professional Exemption streamlined path for the interior lighting requirements or all buildings within the LEED Campus Boundary. Exterior: The exterior lighting credit requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary. Interior: Each building within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements for interior lighting individually.
SS Credit 9: Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines CS The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the One Master Tenant Design & Construction Guideline may be used that includes a section for each building type and/or design included in the project. SS Credit 9: Site Master Plan Schools At least 4 of the contributing credits (of SSc9) must be attempted and earned as Campus Credits in order for this credit to be attempted as a Campus Credit. At least 4 of the contributing credits (of SSc9) must be attempted and earned in order for this credit to be attempted. SS Credit 9.1: Connection to the Natural World Places of Respite Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the The credit requirements must be applied to the total net useable program area within the LEED project boundary. SS Credit 9.2: Connection to the Natural World Direct Exterior Access for Patients Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the
The credit requirements must be applied to the total net useable program area within the LEED project boundary. SS Credit 10: Joint Use of Facilities Schools The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Identified spaces can be shared amongst all area within the LEED campus boundary. WE Prerequisite 1: Water Use Reduction The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. Each building or space must demonstrate individual compliance. WE Prerequisite 2: Minimize Potable Water Use for Medical Equipment Cooling Healthcare The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. Each building or space must demonstrate individual compliance
WE Credit 1: Water Efficient Landscaping NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC All of the landscaped areas within the LEED campus boundary must be included in the credit calculations in order to document compliance. All of the landscaped areas within the LEED project boundary must be included in the credit calculations in order to document compliance. WE Credit 2: Innovative Wastewater Technologies NC Schools CS Retail NC The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined wastewater reduction or treatment for all LEED project buildings. WE Credit 2: Water Use Reduction Measurement and Verification Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space must demonstrate individual compliance
WE Credit 3: Water Use Reduction (WEc1 in CI) The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined water use reduction in all LEED project buildings or spaces. WE Credit 4: Process Water Use Reduction Schools The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined process water use reduction for all LEED project buildings. WE Credit 4.1: Water Use Reduction Building Equipment Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submit one list of building equipment for all project spaces.
WE Credit 4.2: Water Use Reduction Cooling Towers Healthcare If the DES guidance is used this credit can be submitted as a campus credit. Each LEED project building must demonstrate individual compliance. If one set of building system equipment serves the entire project, this credit can be completed once for all project spaces. WE Credit 4.3: Food Waste Systems Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each LEED project building must demonstrate individual compliance. If a central food preparation area such as a cafeteria serves the entire project this credit can be completed once for all project spaces. EA Prerequisite 1: Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. Each building or space must demonstrate individual compliance. Project teams may complete one set of submittal documentation representing the entire project if there is a single contract for the commissioning of all project buildings or project spaces including a single commissioning agent responsible for the entire LEED project. Commissioning plan must address each project building or space. If buildings or spaces are not owner operated and a single group is not providing operations and maintenance for all buildings then training needs to be specific to the employees providing operations and maintenance at each building.
EA Prerequisite 2: Minimum Energy Performance The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. Each LEED project building or LEED project space must demonstrate individual compliance. The same compliance approach must be selected for all project buildings or project spaces. The district energy guidance may be applied, as applicable. Option 1: Whole Building Energy Simulation: If the energy simulation software has the capability to submeter building loads, a single energy model may be created for all project buildings, and the buildings may be submetered in the energy model to show individual compliance for each building. A separate energy input comparison table (EAp2 Section 1.4) shall be provided for each project building. The project team must provide simulation outputs from the energy simulation model that show the energy consumption per end use for each building in the project. Energy Costs: The energy costs may be calculated using average EIA rates, or based on actual utility tariffs. If actual utility tariffs are used, the tariffs should be consistent with the anticipated project utility rate structure. If the project will be billed based on the energy consumption tracked at a central utility meter serving the entire project, then the virtual energy rates ($/kwh, $/therm, etc.) shall be determined based on the total project demand and consumption, and then the energy costs for each building individually shall be determined using these virtual energy rates. If each building in the project will be billed separately based on building utility meters, then the utility tariffs shall be applied individually to each building (meaning that there may be some variation in the virtual energy rates between buildings). The project team should provide a narrative indicating how the energy costs are determined for the project, and describing all utility tariffs used for the project. Campus plant serving the project buildings Prerequisite Compliance: If the project team wishes to treat the campus plant energy as cost neutral for the purposes of documenting the prerequisite, then the District Energy Guidance Option 1 may be followed. If a single energy model is created for all project buildings, and a campus plant located within the project boundary provides thermal energy only to the buildings within the project boundary, the project team does not have to follow the District Energy Guidance in order to credit the central plant efficiency towards the buildings in the project but may use the modeling procedures outlined below. If multiple energy models are created, and the project wishes to take credit for central plant efficiency, Option 2 should be followed. Baseline Case Model: The Baseline Case HVAC system types for each building in the project shall be modeled based on the requirements of Section G3.1.1 for that building. A separate hot water and/or chilled water plant shall be modeled for each baseline building where the Baseline HVAC system includes hot water and/or chilled water. If the energy model is not capable of modeling a separate plant for each baseline building, a narrative shall be provided documenting how the central plant equipment was modeled to approximate the performance of a separate central plant serving each building, and the method described for the (Proposed Case Model) below shall be used to allocate the central plant energy consumption to each building.
Proposed Case Model: Each thermal energy source distributed to each project building must be individually metered in the proposed case energy model. The total energy consumption by fuel source used to generate each campus plant thermal energy source shall also be separately submetered in the energy model. Thermal distribution losses shall be accounted for in the Proposed Case model based on design calculations. The electric and fossil fuel consumption used to generate each thermal energy source shall be prorated to each building in the project based on the proportion of thermal energy used by each building (as determined from the individual building meters). The energy cost associated with the prorated thermal energy shall be determined based on the virtual electric rate and the virtual fossil fuel rate of each individual building. EA Prerequisite 3: Fundamental Refrigerant Management Eligible as a campus prerequisite provided that the refrigerants in each HVAC&R system (new and existing) serving the project buildings contain no chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). In order to demonstrate compliance, submit a master list of all HVAC&R refrigerants used in projects or, if applicable, an explanation of the no refrigerants strategy. If existing systems contain CFCs, each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. The District Energy System Guidance may be used if applicable. The prerequisite requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary, and all thermal energy systems that use refrigerant and serve projects within the LEED project boundary.. The District Energy System Guidance may be used if applicable. EA Credit 1: Optimize Energy Performance NC Schools CS CI Healthcare Retail NC The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the The same compliance approach must be selected for all project buildings or project spaces. The district energy guidance may be applied, as applicable. Option 1, Whole Building Energy Simulation: The number of points earned shall be based on the ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G performance improvement calculated based on the sum total Baseline and Proposed Case energy cost
for all buildings or spaces within the LEED project boundary, including all site lighting and parking structures within the LEED project boundary. Campus plant serving the project buildings: The District Energy System guidance may be used if applicable. If a single energy model is created for all project buildings, and a campus plant located within the project boundary provides thermal energy only to the buildings within the project boundary, the project team does not have to follow the District Energy Guidance in order to credit the central plant efficiency towards the buildings in the project. Instead the following modeling procedures may be employed: Baseline Case Model: The Baseline Case HVAC system types for each building in the project shall be modeled based on the requirements of Section G3.1.1 for that building. A separate hot water and/or chilled water plant shall be modeled for each baseline building where the Baseline HVAC system includes hot water and/or chilled water. If the energy model is not capable of modeling a separate plant for each baseline building, a narrative shall be provided documenting how the central plant equipment was modeled to approximate the performance of a separate central plant serving each building. Proposed Case Model: The campus plant thermal energy source shall be modeled as designed. Thermal distribution losses shall be accounted for in the Proposed Case model based on design calculations. Option 2, ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide: All prescriptive criteria must be met for each building individually. Option 3, Advanced Buildings Core Performance Guide: All prescriptive criteria must be met for each building individually. EA Credit 1.1: Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Power CI Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually.
EA Credit 1.2: Optimize Energy Performance: Lighting Controls CI Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually. EA Credit 1.3: Optimize Energy Performance: HVAC CI Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the The same compliance approach must be selected for all project buildings or project spaces. Option 1, Equipment Efficiency: Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually. Appropriate Zoning and Controls: Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually. Option 2, ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Modeling: Project teams may complete a single energy model that combines all spaces within the LEED project boundary. The HVAC system component ASHRAE 90.1 percentage improvement shall be determined consistent with the methodology provided in the LEED reference guide, with the only exception being the combination of the spaces into a single energy model. EA Credit 1.4: Optimize Energy Performance: Equipment and Appliances CI Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually.
EA Credit 1.5: Optimize Energy Performance Building Envelope Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually. EA Credit 2: On Site Renewable Energy (SS Credit, option 2, path 11 in CI) In the case where the renewable energy equipment is not physically located on the applicant building (s), provide data for each LEED project building showing the projected energy consumption and the percentage to be met with that building s prorated or dedicated share of renewable energy. The owner should also submit a certification letter acknowledging that the renewable energy from a central system will apply only to the submitted LEED project (s) and will not be applied to subsequent buildings for any future LEED certifications. In the case where the renewable energy equipment is not physically located on the applicant building (s), provide data for each LEED project building showing the projected energy consumption and the percentage to be met with that building s prorated or dedicated share of renewable energy. The owner should also submit a certification letter acknowledging that the renewable energy from a central system will apply only to the submitted LEED project (s) and will not be applied to subsequent buildings for any future LEED certifications. Must use total energy cost for all buildings. The district energy system guidance may be used.
EA Credit 3: Enhanced Commissioning (EA Credit 2 in CI) The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space must demonstrate individual compliance. Project teams may complete one set of submittal documentation representing the entire project if there is a single contract for the commissioning of all project buildings or project spaces including a single commissioning agent responsible for the entire LEED project. Commissioning plan must address each project building or space. If buildings or spaces are not owner operated and a single group is not providing operations and maintenance for all buildings then training needs to be specific to the employees providing operations and maintenance at each building. EA Credit 4: Enhanced Refrigerant Management NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC Option 1: Eligible as a campus credit as long as the project buildings use no refrigerants. Option 2: The option cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the The District Energy System Guidance may be used if applicable. If a project is served by a campus or district energy system, the chilled water system supplier must perform the required calculation and submit a letter showing compliance with the requirements. Separate compliance shall also be shown for the building systems in the LEED Credit Form. Alternatively, the same credit form may be used to document compliance for the building systems and the upstream district energy system serving the building. In this case, the district energy equipment capacity should be input based on the ratio of the building cooling capacity served by the district energy equipment divided by the total district energy cooling capacity. The prerequisite requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary, and all thermal energy systems that use refrigerant and serve projects within the LEED project boundary. The District Energy System Guidance may be used if applicable.
EA Credit 5: Measurement and Verification (EA Credit 3 in CI) NC Schools Healthcare Retail NC The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the The same compliance approach must be selected for all project buildings or project spaces. One single M&V plan can be provided that includes sections addressing each project building or project space. The baseline must be documented individually for each project building or project space. All project buildings or project spaces must also be individually metered. EA Credit 3: Measurement and Verification CI Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Percent of total building area must be separately determined for each project space and the corresponding case must be followed to document credit compliance. Case 1: Projects Less than 75% of the Total Building Area: All project buildings or project spaces must be individually metered. Case 2: Projects 75% or More of Total Building Area: One single M&V plan can be provided that includes sections addressing each project space. The baseline must be documented individually for each project space. All project spaces must also be individually metered. EA Credit 5.1 and 5.2: Measurement and Verification CS The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the
A plan can be developed comprehensively for the entire project but must show specific M&V plan components for each building or space. EA Credit 6: Green Power (EA Credit 4 in CI) In order to demonstrate credit compliance, submit a copy of the green power purchase agreement for all of the applicable green power Provide data for each building showing the projected energy consumption and the percentage to be met with their prorated or dedicated share of the purchased. The owner should also submit a certification letter acknowledging that the renewable energy from a central system will apply only to the submitted project (s) and will not be applied to subsequent buildings for any future LEED certifications. In order to demonstrate credit compliance, submit a copy of the green power purchase agreement for all of the applicable green power. Provide data for each building showing the projected energy consumption and the percentage to be met with their prorated or dedicated share of the purchased. The owner should also submit a certification letter acknowledging that the renewable energy from a central system will apply only to the submitted project (s) and will not be applied to subsequent buildings for any future LEED certifications. For projects using district energy systems, this compliance path is currently unavailable. EA Credit 7: Community Contaminant Prevention Airborne Releases Healthcare Retail NC Retail CI This credit can be used for group certification with DES guidance only. Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually. MR Prerequisite 1: Storage and Collection of Recyclables A central collection area designed to consolidate a project s recyclables meets the prerequisite requirements as long as the intent of the prerequisite and the recycling needs of the occupants are met. For projects with a larger
site area, it may be possible to create a central collection area that is outside the LEED project boundary or LEED campus boundary. In this case, document how the recyclable materials will be transported to the separate collection area. The prerequisite requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary. MR Prerequisite 2: PBT Source Reduction Mercury Healthcare The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. The prerequisite requirements apply to the area within the LEED project boundary. MR Credit 1.1: Tenant Space Long Term Commitment CI Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually. MR Credit 1.1: Building Reuse: Maintain Existing Walls, Floors, and Roof (MR Credit 1 in CS) NC Schools CS Healthcare Retail NC The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Submittal documentation should represent the total combined building reuse for all LEED project buildings. If the total new gross floor area of the LEED project buildings (this can include additions and/or new project buildings) is
more than twice (six times for CS) the total existing gross floor area of the LEED project buildings, the LEED project is not eligible for this credit. MR Credit 1.2: Building Reuse: Maintain Interior Nonstructural Elements The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined building reuse for all LEED project buildings or spaces. For NC, Schools, and Healthcare only, if the total new gross floor area of the LEED project buildings (this can include additions and/or new project buildings) is more than twice the total existing gross floor area of the LEED project buildings, the LEED project is not eligible for this credit. MR Credit 2: Construction Waste Management Attempting this credit on a campus basis and submitting a master list of construction waste diverted from landfill is acceptable only when the projects are built or renovated under the same construction contract. Submittal documentation should represent the total combined construction waste for all LEED project buildings or spaces. MR Credit 3: Sustainably Sourced Materials and Products Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined sustainably sourced materials for all LEED project buildings or spaces.
MR Credit 3: Materials Reuse (MR Credit 3.1 in CI) NC Schools CS CI Retail NC Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined materials reuse for all LEED project buildings or spaces. MR Credit 3.2: Materials Reuse: Furniture and Furnishings CI Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined furniture and furnishings materials reuse for all LEED project spaces. MR Credit 4: Recycled Content NC Schools CS CI Retail NC Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined recycled content for all LEED project buildings or spaces.
MR Credit 4.1: PBT Source Reduction: Mercury in Lamps Healthcare Attempting this credit on a campus basis and submitting a master list of lamps, equipment and exit signs is acceptable for new construction (not renovations) only when the projects are built or renovated under the same construction contract. Submittal documentation should represent the total combined lamps specified and installed for all buildings or spaces in the LEED project. MR Credit 4.2: PBT Source Reduction: Lead, Cadmium and Copper Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually. MR Credit 5: Regional Materials NC Schools CS CI Retail NC Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined regional materials use for all LEED project buildings or spaces.
MR Credit 5: Furniture and Medical Furnishings Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined furniture and furnishings for all buildings and spaces in the LEED project. MR Credit 6: Rapidly Renewable Materials NC Schools CI Retail NC Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined rapidly renewable materials use for all LEED project buildings or spaces. MR Credit 6: Resource Use Design for Flexibility Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually.
MR Credit 7: Certified Wood (MR Credit 6 in CS) NC Schools CS CI Retail NC Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Submittal documentation should represent the total combined certified wood use for all LEED project buildings or spaces. IEQ Prerequisite 1: Minimum Indoor Air Quality Performance The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. All occupiable spaces within the LEED project boundary must meet the prerequisite requirements. IEQ Prerequisite 2: Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS Control) Option 1: In order to document prerequisite compliance, provide evidence of the policy for the interior smoking ban and signage communicating the exterior smoking policy for the entire site/campus. Drawing(s) with signage details or photos are acceptable. Option 2: The option cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. Option 1 and 2: The prerequisite requirements apply to the LEED project boundary and all project buildings and project spaces pursuing LEED certification
IEQ Prerequisite 3: Minimum Acoustical Performance Schools The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the prerequisite requirements individually. IEQ Prerequisite 3: Hazardous Material Removal or Encapsulation (Renovations only) Healthcare The prerequisite cannot be pursued as a campus prerequisite. Each LEED project referencing the must pursue the prerequisite individually. Each LEED project building must demonstrate individual compliance. Each building must pursue the same prerequisite option. IEQ Credit 1: Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space must demonstrate individual compliance and must pursue the same credit option.
IEQ Credit 2: Increased Ventilation NC Schools CS CI Retail NC Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the All occupiable spaces within the LEED project boundary must meet the requirements. IEQ Credit 2: Acoustic Environment Healthcare The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each LEED project building must demonstrate individual compliance. IEQ Credit 3.1: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan During Construction (IEQ Credit 3 in CS) The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the One Master IAQ Management plan is allowed. IAQ Management plan should include building specific guidelines if necessary. Photo documentation should include a sampling for all buildings.
IEQ Credit 3.2: Construction Indoor Air Quality Management Plan Before Occupancy NC Schools CI Healthcare Retail NC Retail CI The credit cannot be pursued as a campus credit. Each LEED project referencing the may pursue the Each building or space within the LEED project boundary must meet the credit requirements individually. IEQ Credit 4: Low Emitting Materials Healthcare Retail NC Attempting these credits on a campus basis and submitting a master list of materials and products is acceptable only when the projects are built or renovated under the same construction contract. For LEED NC: Retail projects: This credit is eligible as a campus credit if using Option 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 only. Submit a master list of materials and products used in all LEED project buildings and spaces. IEQ Credit 4.1: Low Emitting Materials: Adhesives and Sealants NC Schools CS CI Retail CI In order to demonstrate compliance, provide cut sheets for the materials/products which will be used in all projects. This should comprise at least 20% of the materials listed for each credit. NOTE: Although a VOC budget approach is allowed for this credit when attempted on an individual building basis, it is not permitted when using a master list of materials and products used in all the buildings/spaces Submit a master list of materials and products used in all LEED project buildings and spaces. NOTE: Although a VOC budget approach is allowed for this credit when attempted on an individual building basis, it is not permitted when using a master list of materials and products used in all the buildings/spaces.
IEQ Credit 4.2: Low Emitting Materials: Paints and Coatings NC Schools CS CI Retail CI In order to demonstrate compliance, provide cut sheets for the materials/products which will be used in all projects. This should comprise at least 20% of the materials listed for each credit. NOTE: Although a VOC budget approach is allowed for this credit when attempted on an individual building basis, it is not permitted when using a master list of materials and products used in all the buildings/spaces. Submit a master list of materials and products used in all LEED project buildings and spaces. NOTE: Although a VOC budget approach is allowed for this credit when attempted on an individual building basis, it is not permitted when using a master list of materials and products used in all the buildings/spaces IEQ Credit 4.3: Low Emitting Materials: Flooring Systems NC Schools CS CI Retail CI In order to demonstrate compliance, provide cut sheets for the materials/products which will be used in all projects. This should comprise at least 20% of the materials listed for each credit. Submit a master list of materials and products used in all LEED project buildings and spaces. IEQ Credit 4.4: Low Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products NC Schools CS CI Retail CI In order to demonstrate compliance, provide cut sheets for the materials/products which will be used in all projects. This should comprise at least 20% of the materials listed for each credit. Submit a master list of materials and products used in all LEED project buildings and spaces.