SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Energy and Carbon

Topic

Benchmarking

Question #

E3.1b — Sub-Metered Data

Question

Is any sub-metered energy use available for the most recent 12 months?

Applicability

Applicable to Enclosed Shopping Centre, Universal, Light Industrial, Open-Air Retail or Multi-Unit Residential buildings

Answer

Select one of the following:

    • Yes – Complete BOMA BEST Form E1.0b
    • No

Description

Sub-meters measure the energy consumption of specific areas or equipment, providing property owners and managers with the ability to understand where and how building energy is being used

Requirements

For any sub-metered energy data available:

    1. Provide monthly sub-metered energy data in table format – see Form E1.0b
    2. Provide energy sub-meter details, such as make, model, location, photo and year of installation
    3. Indicate whether any energy is generated and used on-site and whether that use has been sub-metered

Documentation

    • Most recent 12 months of sub-metered energy use
    • Narrative of data collection methodology and sub-meter data, if available

Adapted BB3 Question

Question 01.03.02 — Does building management track and monitor building performance and consumption patterns?

Suggested Lead

In-house

References

None

Crosswalk

None

Other Notes

MURBs have the option of completing Question E3.1a if whole building data is available.

Scoring

2 Points

Verification