CI-v5 LTc3: Electric Vehicles 1-2 points
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To encourage the use of electric vehicles and infrastructure. To help reduce the negative health effects on communities by lowering GHG emissions and other pollutants emitted from conventionally fueled cars and trucks.
Requirements
Projects can earn up to 2 points by meeting Option 1 or Option 2.
Option 1. Base Building Certified with LEED BD+C (1–2 points)
Locate in a building certified with LEED v4/v4.1 BD+C or LEED v5 BD+C that earned LTc: Green/Electric Vehicles or LTc5: Electric Vehicles.
Table 1. Equivalent ID+C Points for Building Certified with LEED BD+C
Certification | Credit Name | Points Earned | Equivalent ID+C Points |
LEED v4 or LEED v4.1 | LTc: Green/Electric Vehicles | 1 | 1 |
LEED v5 | LTc3: Electric Vehicles | 1 | 1 |
2 | 2 |
OR
Option 2. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) (1–2 points)
Locate in a building that has EVSE meeting the thresholds listed in Table 2. EVSE must meet the following criteria:
- Provide Level 2 or Level 3 charging capacity per the manufacturer’s requirements and the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
- Provide 208–240 volts or greater for each required space.
- Meet the connected functionality criteria for ENERGY STAR®-certified EVSE and be capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g., price).
- Include at least one EV charging station for an accessible parking space at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) wide with a 5-foot (1.5-meter) access aisle and have charging station accessibility features for use by people with mobility, ambulatory, and visual disabilities.
Table 2. Points for Installed EVSE (Percentage of Total Building Parking Spaces)
Commercial Minimum EVSE Parking | Points |
5% or at least two spaces, whichever is greater | 1 |
10% or at least four spaces whichever is greater | 2 |
Residential Minimum EVSE Parking | Points |
10% or at least five spaces, whichever is greater | 1 |
15% or at least 10 spaces, whichever is greater | 2 |
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To encourage the use of electric vehicles and infrastructure. To help reduce the negative health effects on communities by lowering GHG emissions and other pollutants emitted from conventionally fueled cars and trucks.
Requirements
Projects can earn up to 2 points by meeting Option 1 or Option 2.
Option 1. Base Building Certified with LEED BD+C (1–2 points)
Locate in a building certified with LEED v4/v4.1 BD+C or LEED v5 BD+C that earned LTc: Green/Electric Vehicles or LTc5: Electric Vehicles.
Table 1. Equivalent ID+C Points for Building Certified with LEED BD+C
Certification | Credit Name | Points Earned | Equivalent ID+C Points |
LEED v4 or LEED v4.1 | LTc: Green/Electric Vehicles | 1 | 1 |
LEED v5 | LTc3: Electric Vehicles | 1 | 1 |
2 | 2 |
OR
Option 2. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) (1–2 points)
Locate in a building that has EVSE meeting the thresholds listed in Table 2. EVSE must meet the following criteria:
- Provide Level 2 or Level 3 charging capacity per the manufacturer’s requirements and the requirements of the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).
- Provide 208–240 volts or greater for each required space.
- Meet the connected functionality criteria for ENERGY STAR®-certified EVSE and be capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g., price).
- Include at least one EV charging station for an accessible parking space at least 8 feet (2.5 meters) wide with a 5-foot (1.5-meter) access aisle and have charging station accessibility features for use by people with mobility, ambulatory, and visual disabilities.
Table 2. Points for Installed EVSE (Percentage of Total Building Parking Spaces)
Commercial Minimum EVSE Parking | Points |
5% or at least two spaces, whichever is greater | 1 |
10% or at least four spaces whichever is greater | 2 |
Residential Minimum EVSE Parking | Points |
10% or at least five spaces, whichever is greater | 1 |
15% or at least 10 spaces, whichever is greater | 2 |