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EBOM-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance

Building Occupancy for Performance Period

Galen Staengl

Principal

Staengl Engineering

LEEDuser Basic Member

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June 19, 2012

Is there a minimum building occupancy % for the 12 month performance period? I am working on an office tower that has slowly increased it occupancy over the last year. I am wondering when we can legitimately start the monitoring period. Thanks!

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Jason Franken

Sustainability Professional

LEEDuser Expert

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Tue, 06/19/2012 - 15:47

Yes, the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs) mandate at least 50% occupancy over the previous 12 months (55% for hotels) under the EBOM Rating System. You can review a summary of the MPRs here: http://www.leeduser.com/strategy/minimum-program-requirements

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