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Energy and Atmosphere Credit

GRID INTERACTIVE

EAc5

1–3 points

INTENT

To enhance power resilience and position buildings as active partners contributing to grid decarbonization, reliability, and power affordability through peak thermal load reduction and integrated management of building loads in response to variable grid conditions.

REQUIREMENTS

Achievement pathways	Points
Commercial Interiors	1–3
Option 1. Peak Thermal Load Reduction	1–3
Path 1. Ventilation Energy or Heat Recovery	1
AND/OR
Path 2. Low Thermal Conductance	1
AND/OR
Path 3. Infiltration	1
AND/OR
Option 2. Energy Storage	1–2
AND/OR
Option 3. Demand Response Program	1
AND/OR
Option 4. Automated Demand-Side Management	1
Path 1. System-Level Controls	1
OR
Path 2. Building Automation System	1
Option 5. Power Resilience	1

Comply with any of the following up to a maximum of 3 points. Each requirement may be documented at the building level or for the project only.

Option 1. Peak Thermal Load Reduction (1–3 points)

Comply with any of the following peak thermal load reduction criteria for 1 point each.

PATH 1. VENTILATION ENERGY OR HEAT RECOVERY (1 POINT)

Each fan system supplying outdoor air to the project shall have an energy or heat recovery system with a minimum 70% enthalpy recovery ratio or a minimum 75% sensible heat recovery ratio. Provisions must be made to bypass or control the energy recovery system during moderate outside air conditions.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction, April 2025 Launch Edition 211