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Water Efficiency Credit
ENHANCED WATER EFFICIENCY
WEc2 New Construction (1–8 points) Core and Shell (1–7 points)
INTENT
To reduce potable water consumption and the associated energy consumption and carbon emissions required to treat and distribute water, and to reward use of alternative water sources that preserve potable water resources.
REQUIREMENTS: NEW CONSTRUCTION
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
| New Construction | 1–8 |
| Option 1. Whole-Project Water Use | 1–8 |
| OR | |
| Option 2. Fixture and Fittings–Calculated Reduction | 1–3 |
| AND/OR | |
| Option 3. Appliance and Process Water | 1–2 |
| AND/OR | |
| Option 4. Outdoor Water Use | 1–2 |
| Path 1. No Irrigation | 2 |
| OR | |
| Path 2. Efficient Irrigation | 1–2 |
| AND/OR | |
| Option 5. Optimize Process Water Use | 1–2 |
| Path 1. Limit Cooling Tower Cycles | 1–2 |
| OR | |
| Path 2. Optimize Water Use for Cooling | 1–2 |
| OR | |
| Path 3. Process Water Use | 1–2 |
| AND/OR | |
| Option 6. Water Reuse | 1–2 |
| Path 1. Reuse-Ready System | 1 |
| OR | |
| Path 2. Alternative Water Sources | 2 |
Implement a combination of the strategies below for a maximum of 8 points. Projects may either attempt Option 1 or any combination of Options 2–6 below.
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