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Location and Transportation Credit
ELECTRIC VEHICLES
LTc5 New Construction (1–2 points) Core and Shell (1–2 points)
INTENT
To encourage the use of electric vehicles (EVs ) and infrastructure. To help reduce the negative health effects on communities by lowering greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants emitted from conventionally fueled cars and trucks.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
| New Construction and Core and Shell | 1–2 |
| Option 1: Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment | 1–2 |
| AND/OR | |
| Option 2: Electric Vehicle Readiness | 1 |
Option 1. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (1–2 points)
Install electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) meeting the thresholds listed in Table 1. EVSE must meet the following criteria:
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Provide Level 2 or Level 3 charging capacity per the manufacturer’s requirements and the requirements of the National Electrical Code ( NFPA 70 ).
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Provide 208–240 volts or greater for each required space.
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Meet the connected functionality criteria for ENERGY STAR® -certified EVSE and be capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g., price).
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At least one EV charging station has an accessible parking space at least 9 feet (2.5 meters) wide with a 5-foot (1.5-meter) access aisle and have accessibility features for use by people with mobility, ambulatory, and visual limitations.
Table 1. Points for installed EVSE (% of total parking spaces)
| Commercial minimum EVSE parking | Points |
|---|---|
| 5% or at least two spaces, whichever is greater | 1 |
| 10% or at least four spaces, whichever is greater | 2 |
| Residential minimum EVSE parking | Points |
| 10% or at least five spaces, whichever is greater | 1 |
| 15% or at least 10 spaces, whichever is greater | 2 |
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