Sustainable Sites Standards

Question 1

American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Green Score

Answer 1

Fuel-efficient vehicles achieve a minimum green score of 40 in the vehicle- rating guide of ACEEE’s Green Book which is published annually and provides consumer-oriented ratings for every new light-duty vehicle in the US market.

Alternative Transportation
• SSc4.3 – NC
• SSc4 – EB & OM

Question 2

California Air Resources Board, Definition of Zero-Emission Vehicle

Answer 2

A zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) meets the standards of the California Air Resources Board (CARB). These standards require zero emissions of
regulated pollutants. Most ZEVs are powered by electricity, fuel cells, or hydrogen.

Alternative Transportation
• SSc4.3 – NC
• SSc4 – EB & OM