Is exemplary performance credit available for projects in California that install a renewable energy system that produces more than 30% of the annual reference electric load?
Yes, projects in California may be awarded exemplary performance credit for installing a renewable energy system that offset more than 30% of the annual reference electric load. These points are only available if the project also earns at least 12 points in EA 1.2. Points should be awarded in the following way: 1 point for offsetting 36%; 2 points for offsetting 42%; 3 points for offsetting 48%; and 4 points for offsetting 54%.