Building Area Method Compliance Path

Andreas, This is an interesting question. If you were asking about a LEED NC project, then the 10% occupancy sensor savings could be built into the building energy model. However, since you are dealing with a LEED CI project, it is my understanding that Credit EA c1.1 for Lighting Power Density does not allow for reductions due to lighting controls. The occupancy sensors are accounted for in Credit EA c1.2 Optimize Energy Performance - Lighting Controls - Occupancy Sensors for 75% of the Connected Lighting Load. Since there is a separate point for occupancy sensors, taking credit in the Lighting Power Density EA c1.1 would be double counting the points, therefore is not allowed. All the best, Dane