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Percent reduction	Points	Total points for alternative water
60%	7	8
65%	8	0

OR

Option 2. Fixture and Fittings — Calculated Reduction (1–6 points)

Further reduce fixture and fitting water use from the calculated baseline in WEp1: Minimum Water Efficiency, Minimum Fixture and Fittings Efficiency, Option 2, Performance Path– Calculated Reduction. Some of these fittings and fixtures may be outside the tenant space. Additional potable water savings can be earned above the prerequisite level using alternative water sources. Points are awarded according to Table 2.

Table 2. Points for reducing indoor water use

Percentage reduction	Points
25%	1
30%	2
35%	3
40%	4
45%	5
50%	6

AND/OR

Option 3. Appliance and Process Water (1–2 points)

Newly installed equipment within the tenant space must meet the minimum requirements in Tables 3, 4, and/or 5. 1 point is awarded for meeting all applicable requirements in any one table for a maximum of 2 points. All applicable, newly installed equipment listed in each table must meet the standard. Existing appliances and equipment can be excluded.

To use Table 3, the project must process at least 120,000 lbs. (57,606 kg.) of laundry per year.

Table 3. Compliant commercial washing machines

Washing machine	Requirement (IP units)	Requirement (SI units)
On-premise, minimum capacity 2,400 lbs. (10,886 kg.) per 8-hour shift	Maximum 1.8 gallons per pound*	Maximum 7 liters per 0.45 kilogram*

To use Table 4, the project must serve at least 100 meals per day of operation.

Table 4. Standards for compliant commercial kitchen equipment

Commercial Kitchen Equipment	Col2	Requirement (IP)	Requirement (SI)
Dishwasher	Undercounter	ENERGY STAR®	ENERGY STAR® or performance equivalent

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