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Project
types
OptionsPathsDocumentation
renewable resources with other buildings on a campus,
and/or share off-site renewable resources with other
buildings in a portfolio.
Tier 1
Plans or documentation confirming Tier 1 renewable
systems and their rated capacity (DC and AC).
Tier 1
Documentation showing the system meets the
requirements for a social impact project.
Tier 1
Calculation for Tier 1 renewable energy system rated
capacity per floor area W/sq. ft. using Equation 1 and
Equation 2.
Tier 1
Gross building area of the three largest floors (if using the
area-based approach for Tier 1).
Tier 2 and
Tier 3
Evidence that EACs meet
ownership/vintage/location/Green-e® or equivalent
requirements as applicable.
New
Construction
AllAllCalculator showing percent of annual site energy per Tier
(1,2,3).
New
Construction
AllAllDocumentation describing method and/or calculations for
determining annual site energy consumption if values are
adjusted due to DES (as applicable).
Core and
Shell
AllAllCalculator showing percent of annual base building site
energy per Tier (1,2,3).
Core and
Shell
AllAllDocumentation describing method and/or calculations for
determining annual base building site energy
consumption.
Core and
Shell
Option 2Documentation demonstrating equivalent onsite
renewable energy readiness for an alternative qualifying
renewable energy source.
Core and
Shell
Option 2Confirm an analysis was conducted for the solar zone
location, including considerations for wind and load, and
explaining how the solar zone meets the credit
requirements. Additionally, identify the selected mounting
option.
Core and
Shell
Option 2Confirm that the roof warranty is not affected by the future
installation of solar panels.
Core and
Shell
Option 2Confirm that tenant guidelines have been provided and
developed, including dimensioned construction
documents (e.g., building roof plans, elevations, and site
plan) showing the designated solar zone, obstructions,
and location reserved for inverters and metering
equipment, pathways, future mechanical or electrical
equipment, etc.
Core and
Shell
Option 2Confirm the main electrical service panel’s busbar rating
and the reserved space allocated for the installation of a
double-pole circuit breaker in the main electrical service
panel to accommodate a future solar electric installation.

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