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A certain minimum level of energy monitoring is required for all projects, even if not required in EAp4: Metering and Reporting . Monitored data shall be automatically transmitted for use in the EIS platform analytics. The EIS system must provide visualization and analytics of this monitored data.

• Monitor monthly electricity consumption and peak monthly electric demand for project electricity use, not including shared energy systems serving the project.

• Monitor monthly energy consumption for fuel delivered directly to the project space.

• Per EAp4: Metering and Reporting, for initial build-out of tenant spaces ≥ 10,000 square feet (929 square meters), monitor total hourly electricity use, and the hourly electricity use for end uses including HVAC, interior lighting, exterior lighting, receptacles, and refrigeration. For these spaces, the credit only requires marginal additional EIS visualization and analytics capabilities beyond the ASHRAE 90.1 energy monitoring and recording requirements.

• Monitor hourly electricity use for large power uses including elevators and commercial kitchen equipment.

The EIS system must include all visualization and analytic capabilities referenced in the Rating System.

PATH 2. ENHANCED MBCX

In addition to meeting the requirements for Path 1, projects must provide enhanced MBCx practices and software capabilities:

MBCx Provider

Contract with a third-party MBCxP for a minimum three-year time frame or provide MBCx through a corporate program that has qualified staff designated to lead the MBCx process. The MBCxP must have direct experience on similar projects. Many MBCxPs have a programming or controls integration background and extensive experience with EIS and FDD technologies.

The MBCxP can be the same as the CxP or can be a different entity. If the CxP and the MBCxP are different entities, a communication plan must be established so both entities can coordinate during the construction phase and the warranty period.

Process and Communications

The MBCx plan and contract or corporate program must include the required level of communication and reporting between the MBCxP and the facilities staff referenced in the rating system.

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