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Electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) Provide ADR capable of curtailing and scheduling vehicle charging for all EVSE. The project must have at least some EVSE equipment in scope.

PATH 2. BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM

Path 2 requires building-level controls that automatically shed at least 10% of building electricity in response to triggers denoting strain on the grid. A signal from a demand response provider is the most common trigger. Refer to the Rating System for other examples.

Develop a comprehensive plan that provides clear direction for implementing the automated load shedding, both in summer and in winter. Address the following in the plan:

  • Individual assignments.

  • Communication protocols.

  • Project total peak electricity demand.

  • Systems and end-uses targeted for peak load shedding.

  • Justification for why systems and end uses were selected.

  • Triggers for initiating automated load shedding, and rationale for selecting these triggers. Address both current grid context and future projections that account for renewables and electrification trends.

  • Total percentage of load included in the load-shedding program and a description of the method used to estimate this percentage. Address both winter and summer peaks.

Option 4. Power Resiliency

This option requires on-site renewable generation paired with energy storage capable of powering the building’s critical equipment operation for at least 72 hours. Critical equipment is those most essential to maintain functionality during a power outage, often related to life safety or business continuity. Examples include servers, communication equipment, life support equipment, security systems, emergency lighting, or minimum HVAC capacity needed to maintain life-support conditions. To be eligible for this option, the project must have at least some critical equipment.

The design must include an automatic transfer switch and controls that enable the project to operate the building’s on-site renewable systems, energy storage, and critical equipment in the event of a power outage (referred to as islanding).

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, April 2025 Launch Edition 375

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