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APPENDIX I. LEED PLATINUM REQUIREMENTS

NEW CONSTRUCTION

EAc1: Electrification Five points are required.

EAc3: Enhanced Energy Efficiency Eight points are required.

EAc4: Renewable Energy 100% of site energy use from any combination of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 renewable energy.

MRc2: Reduce Embodied Carbon 20% reduction in embodied carbon.

CORE AND SHELL

EAc1: Electrification Four points are required.

EAc3: Enhanced Energy Efficiency Five points are required.

EAc4: Renewable Energy 100% of base building energy use is from any combination of Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 renewable energy.

MRc2: Reduce Embodied Carbon 20% reduction in embodied carbon.

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, November 2025 Edition 178