LEED v5 O+M Rating System_February 2026 - Page 048

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Energy and Atmosphere Credit

OPTIMIZED ENERGY PERFORMANCE

EAc2

2–12 points

INTENT

To operate buildings that minimize energy use to reduce the environmental damage caused by resource extraction, air pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions and facilitate the transition to a clean energy future.

REQUIREMENTS

Achievement Pathways	Points
Existing Buildings	2–12
Option 1. ENERGY STAR Score	2–12
OR
Option 2. Energy Use Intensity Targets	2–12
OR
Option 3. Performance Relative to Historical Baseline	2–12

Refer to EAp3: Minimum Energy Performance for requirements associated with each path. No further data entry or calculations are required for this credit.

• Property types eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR score in the U.S. and Canada must comply with Option 1.

• Property types eligible to receive an ENERGY STAR score outside the U.S. and Canada must comply with either Option 1 or Option 2.

• Property types referenced in Appendix II, Table 1, that are ineligible to receive an ENERGY STAR score must comply with either Option 2 or Option 3.

• All other property types must comply with Option 3 or see additional guidance/requirements.

Option 1. ENERGY STAR Score (2–12 points)

Points are awarded for ENERGY STAR scores of 69 or above from the Environmental Protection Agency Portfolio Manager tool, according to Table 1.

Table 1. Points for ENERGY STAR Performance Rating (2–12 points)

ENERGY STAR Rating	Points
69	2

U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, November 2025 Edition 42