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By capitalizing on planning, technology advancements, and industry expertise, project teams can use the EA prerequisites and credits to create more value for owners, occupants, and communities.

Quality of life By reducing energy demand and emissions, and using technology to communicate with the grid, buildings can maintain operations and provide an enhanced value to the community they serve. EAc6: Peak Load Management and EAc4: Peak Load Reduction Performance credits encourage teams to reduce air leakage from the building envelope and mechanical systems while incentivizing energy storage opportunities. These strategies, combined with energyefficient design and electrified operations, can lead to a more resilient and reliable building.

By reducing energy demand and emissions, buildings support the likelihood of a more stable climate, provide more reliable continuity of operations, and increase the quality of life for occupants and communities.

LEED v5 EA prerequisites and credits provide clear paths to greater efficiency and reduced costs and emissions. These tactics will enhance energy and carbon literacy in the building industries and empower communities to achieve energy and carbon neutrality by 2050.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, April 2025 Launch Edition 102