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Points documented for Tier 1, Tier 2, and/or Tier 3 renewable energy may be added together up to a maximum of 4 points.
Table 2. Points for Renewable Energy Procurement
| Points | Tier 1 | Col3 | Col4 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Points | Minimum Rated Capacity* | OR | Annual Electric Energy Use (%) | Annual Electric Energy Use (%) | Annual Electric Energy Use (%) |
| 1 | A × 1 W/sq. ft. (A × 10.8 W/sq. m.) | OR | 5% | 20% | 50% |
| 2 | A × 2 W/sq. ft. (A × 22.5 W/sq. m.) | OR | 10% | 40% | 100% |
| 3 | 20% | 60% | |||
| 4 | 30% | 80% |
*A = Sum of gross floor area of all floors up to the three largest floors.
RENEWABLE ENERGY CLASSIFICATIONS
Tier 1. On-Site Renewable Energy Generation or Social Impact Project
The renewable generation equipment may be located:
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On the project site
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On the campus on which a project is located
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On the site of a social impact project, provided that the renewable power system is provided, installed, and commissioned at no cost to the social impact entity; that the ownership of the renewable power system is transferred to the social impact entity; and that the rights to the power provided be given to the social impact entity
Tier 2. New off-site Renewable Electricity
Off-site renewable electricity produced by new generation asset(s):
- Off-site renewable electricity produced by new generation asset(s) initially contracted no more than five years after the asset’s commercial operations date
Tier 3. Off-site Renewable Energy
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Off-site renewable electricity that is Green-e® Energy certified or equivalent
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Renewable fuels that are Green-e Renewable Fuels certified or equivalent
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, November 2025 Edition 39