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Option 1. Whole-project Water Use (1–8 points)
To pursue this pathway, project teams must develop a water use baseline and create a proposed use model. Points are achieved based on reductions from the baseline in Table 1.
Table 1. Points for reducing overall project water use
| Percent reduction | Points | Total points for alternative water |
|---|---|---|
| 30% | 1 | 2 |
| 35% | 2 | 3 |
| 40% | 3 | 4 |
| 45% | 4 | 5 |
| 50% | 5 | 6 |
| 55% | 6 | 7 |
| 60% | 7 | 8 |
| 65% | 8 | Exemplary performance |
OR
Option 2. Fixture and Fittings — Calculated Reduction (1–3 points)
Further reduce fixture and fitting water use from the calculated baseline in WEp2: Minimum Water Efficiency, Minimum Fixture and Fittings Efficiency, Path 2, Performance Path — Calculated Reduction. Additional potable water savings can be earned above the prerequisite level using alternative water sources. Points are awarded according to Table 2.
Table 2. Points for reducing indoor water use
| Percentage reduction | Points |
|---|---|
| 30% | 1 |
| 35% | 2 |
| 40% | 3 |
AND/OR
Option 3. Appliance and Process Water (1–2 points)
Newly installed equipment within the project boundary must meet the minimum requirements in Tables 3, 4, 5, and/or 6. 1 point is awarded for meeting all applicable requirements in any 1 table for a maximum of 2 points. All applicable, newly installed equipment listed in each table must meet the standard. Existing appliances and equipment can be excluded.
To use Table 3, the project must process at least 120,000 lbs. (57,606 kg) of laundry per year.
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