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Table 4. Applicable paths for Option 1 greenhouse gas emissions from on-site combustion
| Option used for EAp3: Minimum energy performance | ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ target available? | Applicable path(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Option 1. ENERGY STAR® Score | Yes | Path 1.ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ target OR Path 2. Historical baseline target |
| Option 1. ENERGY STAR® Score | No | Path 2. Historical baseline target |
| Option 2. Energy Use Intensity Targets | Yes | Path 1.ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ target OR Path 2. Historical baseline target OR Path 3. On-site combustion emissions intensity target |
| Option 2. Energy Use Intensity Targets | No | Path 2. Historical baseline target OR Path 3. On-site combustion emissions intensity target |
| Option 3. Performance Relative to Historical Baseline | No | Path 2. Historical baseline target |
PATH 1. ENERGY STAR® NEXTGEN™ TARGET
This path uses ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Direct Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity (GHGi) targets as the basis for credit compliance. To apply Path 1, at least 75% of the project’s gross floor area must consist of one or more of the property types with ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ targets available. As of this publication, this includes data centers, hospitals, hotels, K–12 schools, medical office buildings, multifamily housing, offices, retail stores, senior living facilities, supermarkets, and warehouses. [73]
For the purpose of pursuing LEED v5O+M: Existing Buildings, ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ targets may be used for similar buildings, if applicable. For example, a university classroom building can use the K–12 school entry, or a retail mall can use a retail store. Justification must be provided to support any alternative selections.
Determination of GHGi Target The ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ Direct GHGi target is calculated in ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager (ESPM) or Arc, as described in the Technical Reference : ENERGY STAR® NextGen™ GHGi Targets.
- The target is always at least 0.1 kg CO2e/sq. ft. (1.1 kg CO2e/sq. m.).
73 ENERGY STAR, “ENERGY START NextGen™ Direct GHGi Targets,” 2024, https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-andresources/technical-reference-energy-star-nextgen-ghgi-targets.
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