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Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite
CARBON PROJECTION FROM ENERGY USE
EAp1
REQUIRED
INTENT
To provide a baseline operational carbon emissions projection from energy use and to increase carbon literacy at the project level and throughout the real estate industry.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement pathways | Points |
|---|---|
Existing Buildings | N/A |
Operational Carbon Projection | |
AND | AND |
Building Performance Standard Business-as-Usual Projection | Building Performance Standard Business-as-Usual Projection |
Comply with the following requirements:
Operational Carbon Projection
Using the annual energy use data submitted, the project’s current grid data, and the project’s location, USGBC will generate a 25-year “business-as-usual” (BAU) projection of the project’s carbon emissions, including a comparison with a straight-line reduction.
Provide a high-level estimated end-use breakdown as shown in Table 1.
Table 1. Estimated end use breakdown
| End use | Electrical used (Y/N) | Fuel used (Y/N) and type | % of Total electrical use | % of Total fuel use | % of Site energy use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Space heating | |||||
Water heating | |||||
Cooking | |||||
Space cooling | |||||
Lighting | |||||
Plug, process, and other |
AND
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, April 2025 Launch Edition 103