Further Explanation

1. Beneath the "Calculations" section, add a new section "Total Site Energy Use" with the following content:

"Total Site Energy Use
Projects complying with EA prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance through the Normative Appendix G Performance Rating Method should use the modeled total site energy value for credit calculations.

Projects complying with EA prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance through a prescriptive path should use the most recent building Energy Use Intensity by Property Type data from the ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager Technical Reference to calculate total site energy for credit calculations."

2. In the section titled "Tier 2 New Off-Site Renewables", revise the first phrase in the first paragraph to read as follows:

"Tier 2 off-site renewables are defined as those that have come online within the last five years..."