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Performance Factors (MPF), for the project’s location and climate zone determined in accordance with the ASHRAE 90.1-2022, Mechanical System Performance Rating Method (Normative Appendix L).

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PATH 3. ENERGY SIMULATION (1–3 POINTS)

Demonstrate a PI calculated per ASHRAE 90.1-2019 or later from Normative Appendix G’s Performance Rating Method, replacing all references to cost with the sum of building peak coincident heating loads and building peak coincident cooling loads.

Points are awarded according to Table 4.

Table 4. Points for PI for Peak Heating and Cooling Loads

Performance Index	Points
0.5	1
0.4	2
0.3	3

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 96