855773667-LEED-v5-O-M-Reference-Guide-Launch-Edition-1 - Page 119
Extracted Content
REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED
This prerequisite requires metering for each energy source. This includes any utility-provided energy source, like electricity, natural gas, district-chilled water, or district heat. It also includes district energy supplied from a campus plant, such as chilled water, steam, hot water, or electricity. Additionally, meter any on-site renewable electricity used on the project site.
Energy Monitoring
DELIVERED FUEL WITH NO METERS
For projects that have fuel delivered to the site but do not have installed meters, report fuel data based on delivery date and total amount of fuel. This may include propane or oil tanks. Track any wood used onsite and report usage for the reporting period.
NET METERING OF ON-SITE RENEWABLE ELECTRICITY GENERATION
If the building has net-metering for on-site renewable electricity generation, confirm that the net metering utility bills report the total monthly on-site renewable electricity generation and total monthly electricity use (including grid electricity and site-generated electricity). If these are not reported and cannot be derived from the utility bills, the project team must provide additional monthly metering of the renewable generation or the project’s total electricity use to track the required data.
EXCLUDED ENERGY USE
The following energy uses may be excluded from reporting total energy use for the project.
Tenant spaces If tenant energy data is inaccessible to the building owner or facilities manager, this data may be excluded for up to 10% of the project’s gross floor area (GFA). Align information on excluded areas with calculations assessing energy use intensities, greenhouse gas emissions intensities, or ENERGY STAR® score documented in ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager (ESPM) [53] for the Energy and Atmosphere credit category.
Parking If energy associated with parking garages or parking lots is separately metered, teams can exclude this energy use. If it is not sub-metered, it is not excluded. For example, ESPM adjusts the score to account for estimated usage based on the size of the parking area and whether it is fully enclosed, partially enclosed, or a surface lot.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, April 2025 Launch Edition 109