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Energy and Atmosphere Credit
ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY
EAc2
1–12 points: 7 points are required for LEED Platinum projects.
INTENT
To design buildings that minimize energy use to reduce the environmental damage caused by resource extraction, air pollution, and GHG emissions, and to facilitate the transition to a clean energy future.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
Commercial Interiors | 1–12 |
Option 1. Prescriptive Path | 1–12 |
Path 1. ASHRAE 90.1-2022 Compliance for Project Scope | 3 |
AND/OR | |
Path 2. Regulated Loads | 1–4 |
Case 1. Additional Efficiency — Systems Optimization | 1–4 |
OR | |
Case 2. Additional Efficiency Requirements Beyond ASHRAE 90.1- 2022 | 1–4 |
OR | |
Path 3. Plug and Process Loads (PPL) | 1–5 |
Case 1. Plug Load Management | 1 |
AND/OR | |
Case 2. Efficient Plug and Process Load Equipment | 1–5 |
OR | |
Case 3. Plug and Process Load Exceptional Calculation | 1–5 |
Path 4. Base Building Energy Efficiency | 2 |
OR | |
Option 2. Energy Simulation | 1–12 |
Path 1. Percentage Reduction Excluding On-Site Renewable Contribution | 1–12 |
OR | |
Path 2. Percentage Reduction Including On-Site Renewable Contribution | 1–12 |
Option 1. Prescriptive Path (1–12 points)
PATH 1. ASHRAE 90.1-2022 COMPLIANCE FOR PROJECT SCOPE (3 POINTS)
Comply with the provisions of ASHRAE 90.1-2022, Sections 5–11 for the project scope of work.
AND/OR
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