LEED v5 O+M Rating System_February 2026 - Page 044
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PATH 1. ENERGY STAR NEXTGEN TARGET (1–5 POINTS)
Determine the target by multiplying the ENERGY STAR NextGen Direct (GHGi) target by 1.4.
Reference the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Technical Reference for ENERGY STAR NextGen and direct GHGi targets. [5]
OR
PATH 2. HISTORICAL BASELINE TARGET (1–5 POINTS)
Calculate the total GHG emissions from on-site combustion for the current 12-month reporting period compared to a historical baseline from a 12-month reporting period with similar occupancy occurring within eight years before the end of the 12-month reporting period.
Historical data may be normalized against the reporting period for weather or operational variables, such as occupancy or production throughput.
OR
PATH 3. ON-SITE COMBUSTION EMISSIONS INTENSITY TARGET (1–5 POINTS)
Path 3 is available only to projects using EAp3: Minimum Energy Performance, Option 2 .
Determine on-site combustion emissions intensity targets for the project’s building type(s) and climate zone according to Appendix II.
Table 1. Points for Percentage Reduction Below On-Site Combustion Emissions Targets
| Points | Reduction Below On-Site Combustion Emissions Targets (%) |
|---|---|
| 1 | 20% |
| 2 | 40% |
| 3 | 60% |
| 4 | 80% |
| 5 | 100% |
AND/OR
Option 2. Renewable Energy (1–4 points)
Supply or procure renewable energy meeting the renewable energy criteria. Points are awarded according to Table 2.
5 ENERGY STAR, “ENERGY START NextGen™ Direct GHGi Targets,” 2024, https://www.energystar.gov/buildings/tools-and- resources/technical-reference-energy-star-nextgen-ghgi-targets.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, November 2025 Edition 38