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PREREQUISITE
Fundamental Commissioning
and Verification

3 NORMES

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ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005 and ASHRAE Guideline 1.1–2007 for HVAC&R Systems,

NIBS Guideline 3-2012 for Exterior

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PREREQUISITE
Fundamental Commissioning
and Verification
The commissioning authority (CxA) must do the following: 9

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1.Review the OPR, BOD, and project design.
2.Develop and implement a Cx plan.
3.Confirm incorporation of Cx requirements into the construction documents.
4.Develop construction checklists.
5,Develop a system test procedure.
·6.Verify system test execution.
·7.Maintain an issues and benefits log throughout the Cx process.
·8· Prepare a final Cx process report.
·9· Document all findings and recommendations and report directly to the owner throughout the process.

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PREREQUISITE
Minimum Energy Performance

2 OPTIONS

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OPTION 1. TENANT-LEVEL ENERGY SIMULATION

OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE

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PREREQUISITE
Minimum Energy Performance

OPTION 1. TENANT-LEVEL ENERGY SIMULATION

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Demonstrate a 3% improvement in the proposed performance rating compared with the baseline performance rating
for portions of the building within the tenant’s scope of work. Calculate the baseline according to ANSI/ASHRAE/
IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, Appendix G,

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PREREQUISITE
Minimum Energy Performance

OPTION 1. TENANT-LEVEL ENERGY SIMULATION

Demonstrate a X% improvement in the proposed performance rating compared with the baseline performance rating
for portions of the building within the tenant’s scope of work. Calculate the baseline according to Y

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3%

ANSI/ASHRAE/
IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, Appendix G,

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PREREQUISITE
Minimum Energy Performance

OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE

NORME + 2 POINTS

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Comply with the mandatory and prescriptive provisions of ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, with errata
(or a USGBC-approved equivalent standard for projects outside the U.S.).
·· Reduce connected lighting power density by 5% below ASHRAE 90.1-2010 using the space-by-space method or
by applying the whole-building lighting power allowance to the entire tenant space.
·· Install ENERGY STAR appliances, office equipment, electronics, and commercial food service equipment
(HVAC, lighting, and building envelope products are excluded) for 50% (by rated-power) of the total ENERGY
STAR eligible products in the project. Projects outside the U.S. may use a performance equivalent to ENERGY
STAR.

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PREREQUISITE
Minimum Energy Performance

OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE

Comply with the mandatory and prescriptive provisions of X
·· Reduce connected lighting power density by Y% below Z using the space-by-space method or
by applying the whole-building lighting power allowance to the entire tenant space.
·· Install A appliances, office equipment, electronics, and commercial food service equipment
(HVAC, lighting, and building envelope products are excluded) for B% (by rated-power) of the total A eligible products in the project.

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X : ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, 
Y : 5%
Z: ASHRAE 90.1-2010
A: ENERGY STAR
B: 50%
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PREREQUISITE

Fundamental Refrigerant Management

Do not use X refrigerants in new heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, and
refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems. When reusing existing HVAC&R equipment, complete a comprehensive X
phase-out conversion before project completion. Phase-out plans extending beyond the project completion date will be considered on their merits.
Existing small HVAC&R units (defined as containing less than Y of refrigerant) and other
equipment, such as standard refrigerators, small water coolers, and any other equipment that contains less than Y of refrigerant, are exempt.

A
X chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-based
Y  : 0.5 pound [225 grams]
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CREDIT
Enhanced Commissioning

2 OPTIONS

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OPTION 1. ENHANCED COMMISSIONING (4 POINTS)

OPTION 2. MONITORING-BASED COMMISSIONING (5 POINTS)

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CREDIT
Enhanced Commissioning

OPTION 1. ENHANCED COMMISSIONING

4 SYSTÈMES
2 NORME
8 ACTIONS

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Projects must complete the following commissioning process (CxP) activities for 1.mechanical, 2.electrical, 3.domestic hot water, and 4. renewable energy systems and assemblies in accordance with

ASHRAE Guideline 0–2005 and ASHRAE Guideline 1.1–2007 for HVAC&R systems, as they relate to energy, water, indoor environmental quality, and
durability.
·1· Review contractor submittals.
·2· Include systems manual requirements in construction documents.
·3· Include operator and occupant training requirements in construction documents.
·4· Verify systems manual updates and delivery.
·5· Verify operator and occupant training delivery and effectiveness.
·6· Verify seasonal testing.
·7· Review building operations 10 months after substantial completion.
·8· Develop an on-going commissioning plan.

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CREDIT
Enhanced Commissioning

OPTION 2. MONITORING-BASED COMMISSIONING (5 POINTS)

XYZ
+ 10 ACTIONS

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ACHIEVE Option 1.

+

·1· roles and responsibilities;
·2· measurement requirements (meters, points, metering systems, data access);
·3· the points to be tracked, with frequency and duration for trend monitoring;
·4· the limits of acceptable values for tracked points and metered values (where appropriate, predictive
algorithms may be used to compare ideal values with actual values);
·5· the elements used to evaluate performance, including conflict between systems, out-of-sequence operation of
systems components, and energy and water usage profiles;
·6· an action plan for identifying and correcting operational errors and deficiencies;
·7· training to prevent errors;
·8· planning for repairs needed to maintain performance;
·9· the frequency of analyses in the first year of occupancy (at least quarterly);
·10· Update the systems manual with any modifications or new settings, and give the reason for any modifications
from the original design.

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CREDIT
Optimize Energy Performance

MESURER EN ?
2 OPTIONS

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KBtu per square foot-year (kW per square meter-year)

OPTION 1. TENANT-LEVEL ENERGY SIMULATION (1–25 POINTS)

OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE (1–16 POINTS)

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CREDIT
Optimize Energy Performance

OPTION 1. TENANT-LEVEL ENERGY SIMULATION (1–25 POINTS)

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Follow the criteria in EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance to demonstrate a percentage improvement
in the proposed tenant project performance rating compared with the baseline.

Interior construction - Points
4% 4
5% 6
6% 8
7% 10
8% 11
9% 12
10% 13
11% 14
12% 15
13% 16
14% 17
15% 18
16% 19
17% 20
18% 21
20% 22
22% 23
24% 24
28% 25
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CREDIT
Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE (1–16 POINTS)

5 SOUS CATÉGORIES

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  1. Base Building Systems (2-6 points)
  2. HVAC Systems (2 points)
  3. Interior Lighting Power (1–4 points)
  4. Interior Lighting Controls (1–2 points)
  5. Equipment and Appliances (1–2 points)
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CREDIT
Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE (1–16 POINTS)

SOUS CATÉGORIE : 1. Base Building Systems (2-6 points)

1 NORMES
3 SOUS CATÉGORIES

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ASHRAE/ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010,

Building Envelope, Glazing (2 points)
Comply with the recommendations in the appropriate ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for all
vertical fenestration.

Building Envelope, Opaque (2 points)
Comply with the recommendations in the appropriate ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide for all
roofs, walls, floors, slabs, doors, vestibules, and continuous air barriers.

HVAC Equipment Efficiency (2 points)
For all base building HVAC systems that serve the project, comply with the recommendations in the
appropriate ASHRAE 50% Advanced Energy Design Guide.

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CREDIT
Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE (1–16 POINTS)

SOUS CATÉGORIE : 2. HVAC Systems (2 points)

1 SOUS CATÉGORIES

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HVAC Zoning and Controls (2 points)
For the tenant fit-out of spaces, provide a separate control zone for each solar exposure and interior space.

Provide controls capable of sensing space conditions and modulating the HVAC system in response to space
demand for all private offices and other enclosed spaces (e.g., conference rooms, classrooms).

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CREDIT
Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE (1–16 POINTS)

SOUS CATÉGORIE : 3. Interior Lighting Power (1–4 points)

1 SOUS CATÉGORIES
1norme +points

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Lighting Power Density (1–4 points)
Reduce connected lighting power density below that allowed by ASHRAE/IESNA Standard 90.1–2010, either
using the space-by-space method or applying the whole-building lighting power allowance to the entire tenant
space. Points are awarded according to Table 2.

Percentage below standard LPD - Points
10% 1
15% 2
20% 3
25% 4
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CREDIT
Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE (1–16 POINTS)

SOUS CATÉGORIE : 4. Interior Lighting Controls (1–2 points)

2 SOUS CATÉGORIES

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Daylighting Controls (1 point)

Install daylight-responsive controls in all regularly occupied daylit spaces within 15 feet (4.5 meters) of
windows and under skylights for at least 25% of the connected lighting load. Daylight controls must switch or
dim electric lights in response to daylight illumination in the space.

·· Occupancy Sensor Lighting Controls (1 point)

Install occupancy sensors for at least 75% of the connected lighting load.

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CREDIT
Optimize Energy Performance
OPTION 2. PRESCRIPTIVE COMPLIANCE (1–16 POINTS)

SOUS CATÉGORIE : 5. Equipment and Appliances (1–2 points)

1 SOUS CATÉGORIES

points

A

·· ENERGY STAR Equipment and Appliances (1–2 points)
Install ENERGY STAR appliances, office equipment, electronics, and commercial food service equipment
(HVAC, lighting, and building envelope products are excluded from this credit) or performance equivalent
for projects outside the U.S.. Calculate their percentage of the total (by rated-power) ENERGY STAR–eligible
products in the project. Points are awarded according to Table 3.

Percentage of ENERGY STAR products - Points
70% 1
90% 2

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CREDIT
Advanced Energy Metering

2 OPTIONS

A

OPTION 1. METERING (1 POINT)

OPTION 2. ADVANCED METERING (2 POINTS)

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CREDIT
Advanced Energy Metering

OPTION 1. METERING (1 POINT)

A

Install new or use existing tenant-level energy meters to provide tenant-level data representing total tenant energy consumption (electricity, natural gas, chilled water, steam, fuel oil, propane, biomass, etc.).

Commit to sharing with USGBC the resulting energy consumption data and electrical demand data for a five-year period . At a minimum, energy consumption must be tracked at one-month intervals.

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CREDIT
Advanced Energy Metering

OPTION 2. ADVANCED METERING (2 POINTS)

2

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Install advanced energy metering for the following:
·· all energy sources used in the tenant space; and
·· any individual energy end uses that represent 10% or more of the total annual consumption of the tenant
space.

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CREDIT
Advanced Energy Metering

OPTION 2. ADVANCED METERING (2 POINTS)

Install advanced energy metering for the following:
·· all energy sources used in the tenant space; and
·· any individual energy end uses that represent X% or more of the total annual consumption of the tenant
space.

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10%

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CREDIT
Advanced Energy Metering

OPTION 2. ADVANCED METERING (2 POINTS)

The advanced energy metering must have the following characteristics.
·· Meters must be permanently installed, record at intervals of X and transmit data to a remote
location.
·· Electricity meters must record both consumption and demand. Whole-building electricity meters should
record the power factor, if appropriate.
·· The data collection system must use a local area network, building automation system, wireless network, or
comparable communication infrastructure.
·· The system must be capable of storing all meter data for at least Y.
·· The data must be remotely accessible.
·· All meters in the system must be capable of reporting hourly, daily, monthly, and annual energy use.

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X one hour or less,

Y 18 months

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Q

CREDIT
Renewable Energy Production

Percentage renewable energy VS Points

The use of solar gardens or community renewable energy systems is allowed if both of the following
requirements are met.·· The project owns the system or has signed a lease agreement for a period of at least X

A

Percentage renewable energy Points
1% 1
3% 2
5% 3

X 10 years.

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CREDIT
Enhanced Refrigerant Management

2 OPTIONS

A

OPTION 1. NO REFRIGERANTS OR LOW-IMPACT REFRIGERANTS (1 POINT)

OPTION 2. CALCULATION OF REFRIGERANT IMPACT (1 POINT)

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CREDIT
Enhanced Refrigerant Management

OPTION 1. NO REFRIGERANTS OR LOW-IMPACT REFRIGERANTS (1 POINT)

A

Do not use refrigerants, or use only refrigerants (naturally occurring or synthetic) that have an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero and a global warming potential (GWP) of less than 50.

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CREDIT
Enhanced Refrigerant Management

OPTION 1. NO REFRIGERANTS OR LOW-IMPACT REFRIGERANTS (1 POINT)

Do not use refrigerants, or use only refrigerants (naturally occurring or synthetic) that have an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of X and a global warming potential (GWP) of less than Y

A

X 0

Y 50

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CREDIT
Enhanced Refrigerant Management

OPTION 2. CALCULATION OF REFRIGERANT IMPACT (1 POINT)

A

LCGWP + LCODP × 10exposant5 ≤ 100

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CREDIT
Enhanced Refrigerant Management

OPTION 2. CALCULATION OF REFRIGERANT IMPACT (1 POINT)

LCGWP + LCODP × 10exposannt 5 ≤ 100

LCGWP =
LCODP =

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LCGWP = Lifecycle Direct Global Warming Potential
[GWPr × (Lr × Life + Mr) × Rc] / Life

LCODP = Lifecycle Ozone Depletion Potential =
ODPr × (Lr × Life + Mr) × Rc] / Life

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CREDIT
Enhanced Refrigerant Management

OPTION 2. CALCULATION OF REFRIGERANT IMPACT (1 POINT)

LCGWP + LCODP × 10exposannt 5 ≤ 100

LCGWP = Lifecycle Direct Global Warming Potential
[GWPr × (Lr × Life + Mr) × Rc] / Life

LCODP = Lifecycle Ozone Depletion Potential =
ODPr × (Lr × Life + Mr) × Rc] / Life

LR=
MR =
RC=
Life =

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Lr: Refrigerant Leakage Rate (2.0%)
Mr: End-of-life Refrigerant Loss (10%)
Rc: Refrigerant Charge (0.5 to 5.0 lbs of refrigerant per ton of grossAHRI rated cooling capacity)
Life: Equipment Life (10 years; default based on equipment type, unless otherwise demonstrated)

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CREDIT
Enhanced Refrigerant Management

RETAIL
Meet Option 1 or 2 for all HVAC systems + 4

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·· Use only non-ozone-depleting refrigerants.
·· Select equipment with an average HFC refrigerant charge of no more than 1.75 pounds of refrigerant per 1,000
Btu/h (2.72 kg of refrigerant per kW) total evaporator cooling load.
·· Demonstrate a predicted store-wide annual refrigerant emissions rate of no more than 15%. Conduct leak
testing using the procedures in GreenChill’s best practices guideline for leak tightness at installation.
Alternatively, stores with commercial refrigeration systems may provide proof of attainment of EPA GreenChill’s
silver-level store certification for newly constructed stores.

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CREDIT
Enhanced Refrigerant Management

RETAIL
Meet Option 1 or 2 for all HVAC systems

Stores with commercial refrigeration systems must comply with the following.
·· Use only non-ozone-depleting refrigerants.
·· Select equipment with an average HFC refrigerant charge of no more than X pounds of refrigerant per Y total evaporator cooling load.
·· Demonstrate a predicted store-wide annual refrigerant emissions rate of no more than Z%. Conduct leak
testing using the procedures in GreenChill’s best practices guideline for leak tightness at installation.
Alternatively, stores with commercial refrigeration systems may provide proof of attainment of A certification for newly constructed stores.

A

X : 1.75
Y 1,000 Btu/h
Z : 15%

A : EPA GreenChill’s silver-level store

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CREDIT
Green Power and Carbon Offsets

% / POINTS

A

Percentage of total energy addressed by
green power, RECs and/or offsets Points
50% 1
100% 2

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CREDIT
Green Power and Carbon Offsets

Green power and RECs must be xor the equivalent.

Y can only be used to mitigate the
effects of Scope 2, electricity use.

Z may be used to mitigate Scope 1 or Scope 2 emissions on a metric ton of carbon dioxide–
equivalent basis and must be A certified, or the equivalent.

A

X : Green-e Energy certified
Y : RECs
Z: Carbon offsets

A :Green-e Climate