SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
Asset Classes
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Offices
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Enclosed Shopping Centres
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Open Air Retail
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Light Industrial
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Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
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Health Care Facilities
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Universal
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Focus Area
Energy and Carbon
Topic
Energy and Carbon Assessment
Question #
E1.3a — Detailed Energy and Carbon Assessment
Question
Has a Detailed Energy and Carbon Assessment been performed in the past five years?
Applicability
Applicable to Office, Healthcare, Enclosed Shopping Centre, Universal and Multi-Unit Residential buildings
Answer
Select one of the following:
- Yes – Detailed Energy and Carbon Assessment
- Yes – Detailed Energy and Carbon Assessment includes carbon abatement costs
- No
Description
It is recommended that assessments be undertaken at least every five years at a level appropriate for meeting building management’s objectives. Align methodology with ASHRAE Level II Audit or equivalent.
A detailed assessment can identify more extensive opportunities with metrics to inform a business case.
Requirements
In addition to items covered under Question E1.0a Walkthrough Assessment, the Detailed Energy and Carbon Assessment Report must cover:
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- Detailed site review covering current operations and maintenance procedures and operating parameters
- End-use breakdown
- Detailed energy and carbon calculations for energy conservation and carbon reduction measures, with high-level costing and financial analysis
- (For additional points) Include an estimate of the cost of carbon abatement ($/tCO2e lifetime) of proposed retrofits
- High-level assessment of available building electrical capacity
Also see References and Other Notes
Documentation
- Detailed Energy and Carbon Assessment Report
- [Additional Points]
Adapted BB3 Question
Question 01.02.05 — Has an ASHRAE Level 2 Energy Assessment been performed on the building in the past five years?
Suggested Lead
Third-party
References
Crosswalk
TBD
Other Notes
- The assessment methodology should at least align with an ASHRAE Level II Audit
- Refer to Energy Star for carbon emission factors. If other carbon emission factors are used, explain the reasoning and factors applied
Scoring
3 or 6 Points