SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
Asset Classes
-
Offices
-
-
-
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
-
-
Enclosed Shopping Centres
-
-
-
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
-
-
Open Air Retail
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
-
-
Light Industrial
-
-
-
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
-
-
Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
-
-
-
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
-
Health Care Facilities
-
-
-
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
-
Universal
-
-
-
-
-
- Not applicable
-
-
-
Focus Area
Energy and Carbon
Topic
Lighting
Question #
E8.1a – LEDs
Question
Is LED lighting installed in spaces controlled by the owner or landlord?
Applicability
All asset classes
Owner/landlord occupied building
Tenant occupied building
Answer & Scoring
- Yes – Points as indicated below:
Select all that apply:
-
- Yes — More than 50% of owner/landlord managed exterior spaces have LEDs = 1 point
- Yes — More than 50% of owner / landlord managed interior spaces have LEDs = 1 point
- Yes — More than 50% of tenant managed exterior spaces have LEDs = 1 point
- Yes — More than 50% of tenant managed interior spaces have LEDs = 1 point
- No – less than 50% of building lighting is LEDs = 0 points
Max of 2 points
Requirements
- Mark up a floor plan or take photos to indicate extent of interior and exterior LED installation
- Keep a record of LED product specifications
Documentation
- Sample of floor plans, photos, and product specifications of LED installation
Suggested Lead
In-house
Value
- As LED lighting fixtures are the most energy efficient type of lighting, replacing building fixtures with LED lighting can significantly reduce operational costs and energy use
- Converting to LED lighting has the added benefit of reducing mercury-containing lighting in the building which reduces health risks for occupants and building staff
Description
Lighting represents a significant percentage of electricity end use and contributes to electrical demand (kW) in addition to consumption (kWh).
Reduction of lighting energy consumption can reduce electricity consumption and costs, lower impact on the electrical grid, assist with ensuring there is sufficient capacity for building electrification or EV charging and reduce carbon emissions associated with electricity, particularly where the electrical grid has a high emission factor.
Optimization can be achieved through efficient fixtures and enhanced controls while also maintaining occupant safety.
References
None
Adapted BB 3.0 Question
Question 01.04.04 — What percent of the building exterior and parking lot fixtures have LED lamps or automated controls?