HOW-TO MANUAL
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- Policy 1: Application Fees
- Policy 2: Application Fee Refund
- Policy 3: Eligibility Criteria
- Policy 4: Online Application Period
- Policy 5: On-Site Verification: Missing Documentation
- Policy 6: On-Site Verification: Additional Verification Costs
- Policy 7: Verification Methodology for Buildings
- Policy 8: Failed Certifications
- Policy 9: Appeals Process
- Policy 10: Payment Period and Late Payments
- Policy 11: Purchase Orders
- Policy 12: Certification Credentials
- Policy 13: Recertification
- Policy 14: Mandatory Quality Assessment of Platinum Level Verifications
- Policy 15: Building Management Change
- Policy 16: Portfolio stream buildings opting for a 4-year certification cycle
- BOMA BEST Policy 17: BOMA BEST non-endorsement
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- How long do I have to complete my verification if I’ve registered my building under BOMA BEST Sustainable 3.0?
- How long will I have access to my BOMA BEST 3.0 online portal account?
- I am registered through the portfolio stream, when am I required to submit my building for the 2023 annual verification sample?
- Are there any changes to BOMA BEST certification eligibility criteria?
- Have the BEST Practices changed?
- Is there a new platform?
- What are the basic differences between BOMA BEST Sustainable 3.0 and 4.0?
- Will my BOMA BEST 3.0 documents be available in the new BOMA BEST Hub?
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- How long is the certification period for buildings registered in the Single Stream?
- Can I view the BOMA BEST Questionnaires before registering a building in the Hub?
- How long do I have to complete the questionnaire after registering my building?
- What is the purpose of the Baseline Practice questions?
- Is there overlap between BOMA BEST Sustainable and BOMA BEST Smart?
- What happens when I create a test building in the Hub?
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- What credit can I apply for in GRESB with my BOMA BEST certification?
- How many GRESB points can I earn using the BOMA BEST Sustainable certification?
- How many GRESB points can I earn using the BOMA BEST Smart certification?
- What certification date should be used for my GRESB submission?
- Can I move to a 4-year certification cycle so I can achieve the maximum amount of points from GRESB?
- What are the fees for the 4-year certification cycle?
- How can I request a 4-year BOMA BEST certification cycle for my Portfolio?
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- What is the intention behind the release of BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1?
- Will BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1 be more intensive than 4.0?
- When can I expect the new field guides?
- How will I know what has changed?
- Are there any changes to the BOMA BEST Baseline Practices?
- What are the new questions included in BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1?
- When will BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1 launch and 4.0 close?
- What will happen if I’m not ready to submit for verification by October 11?
- Can I opt to pursue BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.1 instead of 4.0 if I am due for a recertification this year?
- If I begin work in the BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.0 questionnaire, will it automatically transfer to 4.1 if I have not submitted for verification by the time the program transitions?
- What happens to my BOMA BEST Sustainable 4.0 questionnaire that is already in the verification process?
- I am a part of the portfolio stream, what happens if I submit for verification in January 2025, when will my certification be valid for?
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It is possible to obtain points associated with performance metrics in the BOMA BEST Questionnaire. Specifically, points can be awarded for the ability to calculate a weather-normalized site energy use intensity, water intensity and ENERGY STAR Score.
Energy and water consumption data can be entered in the BOMA BEST Hub or in an existing ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager (or ESPM) account. In either case, it is necessary to specify your synchronization preference in the BOMA BEST Hub so that ENERGY STAR methodology can be used to calculate performance metrics.
Follow the instructions in this document if you prefer to enter your energy and water consumption data in an existing ESPM account. Once you have synchronized your accounts, all the data you have entered in ESPM will be auto-populated in BOMA BEST. It may take up to 72 hours for this to occur. The steps listed in this document are only required for the initial setup.