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SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Energy and Carbon

Topic

Energy and Carbon Conservation Measures

Question #

E5.1 — Energy and Carbon Conservation

Question

Which energy conservation or carbon reduction measures were implemented in the past five years?

Applicability

Applicable to all buildings (systems or equipment in the owner or landlord’s control)

Answer

Select all that apply:

    • >50% of low-and no cost measures (scheduling, sensors, fans etc.) identified in the last energy assessment
    • >50% of all the ECMs identified in the last or before-last energy assessments
    • LED retrofit in common or back-of-house areas
    • LED retrofit in tenant spaces / resident suites
    • HVAC retrofit
    • HVAC retrofit as part of tenant change-over
    • None

Description

Energy conservation and carbon reduction recommendations identified in assessments are typically identified as no-/low-cost, medium-cost or capital projects. They can also be prioritized by urgency, financial metrics, complexity, environmental impact or other relevant criteria.

Low hanging fruit are generally considered operational efficiency improvements or small upgrades that are simple to implement and easily budgeted but often have lower energy reduction potential than capital measures.

Larger, more complex projects require planning and budgeting, are generally medium- or long-term projects and will significantly reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions. Major capital projects are likely required in order to achieve net-zero carbon.

No-/low-cost measures to improve operational efficiency are important to implement short-term to reduce as much energy and carbon as possible before larger projects are budgeted and scheduled.

Requirements

    1. Review and list energy conservation or carbon reduction measures identified in the past five years
    2. Document what was implemented

Documentation

    • Evidence of energy conservation or carbon reduction measure implemented

Adapted BB3 Question

Question 01.03.04 — Has a low-cost energy conservation measure been implemented in the past three years?

Suggested Lead

In-house

References

Crosswalk

TBD

Other Notes

None

Scoring

1 or 2 Points, up to 5 Max Points

Verification