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PATH 2. REGULATED LOADS (1–4 POINTS)

Apply Case 1 or Case 2, up to a maximum of 4 points:

Case 1. Additional Efficiency — Systems Optimization (1–4 points)

Points are awarded according to Table 1. For projects complying with Path 1, reference ASHRAE 90.1-2022 or approved equivalent standard. For other projects registered prior to January 1, 2028, reference ASHRAE 90.1-2019 or approved equivalent standard.

Table 1. Systems optimization

Col1ThresholdPoints
Lighting power. Reduce connected lighting power, including
existing fixtures below the lighting power allowance by the
specified percentage.
15%1
Lighting power. Reduce connected lighting power, including
existing fixtures below the lighting power allowance by the
specified percentage.
30%2

Cooling, heating, and SWH efficiency. Demonstrate the
specified percent improvement in prescriptive efficiencies for at
least 75% of the combined cooling, heating, and SWH capacity
installed or replaced in the project scope of work.
15%1

Fan power. Demonstrate the specified percent improvement in
fan power below the prescriptive fan power limitation for systems
altered or replaced in the project scope of work.
20%1

OR

Case 2. Additional Efficiency Requirements Beyond ASHRAE 90.1-2022 (1–4 points)

Applicable only to projects complying with ASHRAE 90.1-2022, Sections 5–11 that are also defined as “substantial alterations to existing buildings” per ASHRAE 90.1, Section 11.1.4. Points are awarded according to Table 2.

Document achievement of incremental ASHRAE 90.1-2022, Section 11 energy credits, above the minimum required by ASHRAE 90.1-2022, Section 11 from the following list of eligible measures:

Eligible measures from ASHRAE 90.1, Section 11.5.2, for LEED points

  • HVAC measures (H01 to H07)

  • SWH measures (W01 to W09)

  • Lighting measures (L01 to L06)

  • G07 Building Mass/Night Flush

Table 2. Points for ASHRAE 90.1-2022, Section 11 credits

ASHRAE 90.1-2022, Section 11 creditsPoints

Minimum required by 90.1-2022 plus 13 credits

1
Minimum required by 90.1-2022 plus 25 credits2

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