LEED v4.1

Retail – New Construction

Location & Transportation
Electric Vehicles

Retail-NC-v4.1 LTc8: Electric Vehicles

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Requirements

Provide charging infrastructure for electric vehicles for on-site parking.

Option 1. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (1 point)
Install electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in 5% of all parking spaces used by the project or at least two spaces, whichever is greater. Clearly identify and reserve these spaces for the sole use by plug-in electric vehicles. The EVSE must:
  • Provide a Level 2 charging capacity (208 – 240 volts) or greater for each required space.
  • Comply with the relevant regional or local standard for electrical connectors, such as SAE Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler or IEC 62196 of the International Electrotechnical Commission for projects outside the U.S.
  • Meet the connected functionality criteria for ENERGY STAR certified EVSE and be capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g. price). Projects pursuing EA credit Grid Harmonization should incorporate EVSE into any demand response program or load flexibility and management strategies.
OR
Option 2. Electric Vehicle Ready Infrastructure (1 point)
Make 10% of all parking spaces or at least 6 spaces EV Ready, whichever is greater. To be EV Ready, include a dedicated electrical circuit with sufficient capacity for each required space. Each circuit shall have conduit and wire sufficient to provide Level 2 charging or greater, and shall end at an electrical box or enclosure located near each required space. See all forum discussions about this credit »

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Addenda

25/07/2019– Updated: 01/03/2021
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002267 Update EVSE requirements

Revise the first sentence in the third bullet under "The EVSE must" to read as " Be vehicle to grid connected (e.g. ISO 15118 compliant) and capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g. price). "

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
09/11/2020– Updated: 03/02/2021
Form Update
Description of change:
5000105

Update criteria and titles for Options 1 and 2

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
09/11/2020– Updated: 25/11/2020
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002434

In the heading for Option 1, after "Electric Vehicle" delete "Charging" and replace with "Supply Equipment"

Under Option 1, in the first sentence delete "2%" and replace with "5%"

For the first bulleted item after "EVSE must:" add "for each required space" after "(208 - 240 volts) or greater"

For the third bulleted item after "EVSE must:" add "Meet the connected functionality criteria for ENERGY STAR certified EVSE and" before "Be capable of responding to..."

In the heading for Option 2, after "Electric Vehicle" delete "Charging" and replace with "Ready"

Under Option 2, in the first sentence delete "6%" and replace with "10%"

After "To be EV Ready..." delete all language from "meet all of the following" to "future installation of the EVSE". Replace with the following language:

"include a dedicated electrical circuit with sufficient capacity for each required space. Each circuit shall have conduit and wire sufficient to provide Level 2 charging or greater, and shall end at an electrical box or enclosure located near each required space."

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
09/11/2020– Updated: 25/11/2020
Reference Guide Correction
Description of change:
100002441

Under Reference Standards, delete the bullet item "ISO 15118, Road Vehicles - Vehicle to grid communications interface" and replace with "EPA ENERGY STAR Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Key Product Criteria - Connected Functionality"

Under Definitions, delete the entire bullet item beginning "vehicle to grid (V2G)..." and replace with "connected functionality refers to EVSE that are capable of supporting building and/or utility demand response programs (ENERGY STAR EVSE Key Product Criteria)"

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
10/01/2020– Updated: 10/01/2020
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002331 EV V2G minor update

Under "The EVSE must:" revise the first sentence of the third bullet to read as "Be capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g. price). "

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
25/07/2019– Updated: 29/07/2019
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002264 - Electric Vehicles, Option 2 - clarify EV Ready spaces

Delete the last sentence of Option 2 which reads as: "A parking space with EVSE cannot also be counted as EV Ready. "

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
25/07/2019– Updated: 29/07/2019
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002263 Electric Vehicles, Option 2 - add whichever is greater

Revise "Make 6% of parking spaces or at least 6 spaces EV Ready."

TO

"Make 6% of parking spaces or at least 6 spaces, whichever is greater, EV Ready."

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
See all forum discussions about this credit »
Guest expert

Marilyn Specht

LEED AP (ND, O+M), WELL AP, LFA, Fitwel Ambassador, EcoDistricts AP

SmithGroup
Senior Principal | Director of Sustainability Integration

LEEDuser overview

Frank advice from LEED experts

LEED is changing all the time, and every project is unique. Even seasoned professionals can miss a critical detail and lose a credit or even a prerequisite at the last minute. Our expert advice guides our LEEDuser Premium members and saves you valuable time.

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Credit language

USGBC logo

© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.

Requirements

Provide charging infrastructure for electric vehicles for on-site parking.

Option 1. Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (1 point)
Install electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) in 5% of all parking spaces used by the project or at least two spaces, whichever is greater. Clearly identify and reserve these spaces for the sole use by plug-in electric vehicles. The EVSE must:
  • Provide a Level 2 charging capacity (208 – 240 volts) or greater for each required space.
  • Comply with the relevant regional or local standard for electrical connectors, such as SAE Surface Vehicle Recommended Practice J1772, SAE Electric Vehicle Conductive Charge Coupler or IEC 62196 of the International Electrotechnical Commission for projects outside the U.S.
  • Meet the connected functionality criteria for ENERGY STAR certified EVSE and be capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g. price). Projects pursuing EA credit Grid Harmonization should incorporate EVSE into any demand response program or load flexibility and management strategies.
OR
Option 2. Electric Vehicle Ready Infrastructure (1 point)
Make 10% of all parking spaces or at least 6 spaces EV Ready, whichever is greater. To be EV Ready, include a dedicated electrical circuit with sufficient capacity for each required space. Each circuit shall have conduit and wire sufficient to provide Level 2 charging or greater, and shall end at an electrical box or enclosure located near each required space. See all forum discussions about this credit »

Addenda

25/07/2019– Updated: 01/03/2021
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002267 Update EVSE requirements

Revise the first sentence in the third bullet under "The EVSE must" to read as " Be vehicle to grid connected (e.g. ISO 15118 compliant) and capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g. price). "

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
09/11/2020– Updated: 03/02/2021
Form Update
Description of change:
5000105

Update criteria and titles for Options 1 and 2

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
09/11/2020– Updated: 25/11/2020
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002434

In the heading for Option 1, after "Electric Vehicle" delete "Charging" and replace with "Supply Equipment"

Under Option 1, in the first sentence delete "2%" and replace with "5%"

For the first bulleted item after "EVSE must:" add "for each required space" after "(208 - 240 volts) or greater"

For the third bulleted item after "EVSE must:" add "Meet the connected functionality criteria for ENERGY STAR certified EVSE and" before "Be capable of responding to..."

In the heading for Option 2, after "Electric Vehicle" delete "Charging" and replace with "Ready"

Under Option 2, in the first sentence delete "6%" and replace with "10%"

After "To be EV Ready..." delete all language from "meet all of the following" to "future installation of the EVSE". Replace with the following language:

"include a dedicated electrical circuit with sufficient capacity for each required space. Each circuit shall have conduit and wire sufficient to provide Level 2 charging or greater, and shall end at an electrical box or enclosure located near each required space."

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
09/11/2020– Updated: 25/11/2020
Reference Guide Correction
Description of change:
100002441

Under Reference Standards, delete the bullet item "ISO 15118, Road Vehicles - Vehicle to grid communications interface" and replace with "EPA ENERGY STAR Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Key Product Criteria - Connected Functionality"

Under Definitions, delete the entire bullet item beginning "vehicle to grid (V2G)..." and replace with "connected functionality refers to EVSE that are capable of supporting building and/or utility demand response programs (ENERGY STAR EVSE Key Product Criteria)"

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
10/01/2020– Updated: 10/01/2020
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002331 EV V2G minor update

Under "The EVSE must:" revise the first sentence of the third bullet to read as "Be capable of responding to time-of-use market signals (e.g. price). "

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
25/07/2019– Updated: 29/07/2019
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002264 - Electric Vehicles, Option 2 - clarify EV Ready spaces

Delete the last sentence of Option 2 which reads as: "A parking space with EVSE cannot also be counted as EV Ready. "

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
25/07/2019– Updated: 29/07/2019
Rating System Correction
Description of change:
100002263 Electric Vehicles, Option 2 - add whichever is greater

Revise "Make 6% of parking spaces or at least 6 spaces EV Ready."

TO

"Make 6% of parking spaces or at least 6 spaces, whichever is greater, EV Ready."

Inquiry:
Ruling:
Campus Applicable
No
Internationally Applicable:
No
See all forum discussions about this credit »
Guest expert

Marilyn Specht

LEED AP (ND, O+M), WELL AP, LFA, Fitwel Ambassador, EcoDistricts AP

SmithGroup
Senior Principal | Director of Sustainability Integration