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Energy and Atmosphere Credit
RENEWABLE ENERGY
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New Construction (1–5 points): 100% of site energy use from any combination of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 renewable energy is required for LEED Platinum projects. Core and Shell (1–4 points): 100% of base building energy use from any combination of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 renewable energy is required for LEED Platinum projects.
INTENT
To encourage and recognize the use of renewable energy to reduce environmental and economic impacts associated with fossil fuel energy use and increase the supply of new renewable energy within the electrical grid, thereby fostering a just transition to a green economy.
REQUIREMENTS
| Achievement Pathways | Points |
|---|---|
New Construction | 1–5 |
Option 1. Renewable Energy Supply or Procurement | 1–5 |
Core and Shell | 1–4 |
Option 1. Renewable Energy Supply or Procurement | 1–4 |
AND/OR | |
Option 2. Renewable Energy Readiness | 1 |
Option 1. Renewable Energy Supply or Procurement (1–5 points New Construction, 1–4 points Core and Shell)
Supply or procure renewable energy meeting the renewable energy criteria referenced below. Points are rewarded according to Table 1.
Points documented for Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 renewable energy may be added together for a maximum of 5 points:
Table 1. Points for Renewable Energy Procurement for New Construction Projects
| Points | Tier 1 | Col3 | Col4 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Minimum Rated Capacity* | OR | Percent of Annual Site Energy | Percent of Annual Site Energy | Percent of Annual Site Energy |
| 1 | A × 1 W/sq. ft. (A × 10.8 W/sq. m.) | OR | 5% | 20% | 50% |
| 2 | A × 2 W/sq. ft. (A × 21.6 W/sq. m.) | OR | 10% | 40% | 100% |
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 109