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CS-v4 EAp2:Minimum energy performance

Submitting Minimum Energy Performance Data for Multiple Buildings in LEED Campus Group Approach

Hello LEED colleagues,

I'm working on a Core & Shell project with multiple buildings under LEED Campus following the Group Approach. I've encountered a challenge when submitting the Minimum Energy Performance form and would appreciate your guidance.

According to the Group Approach guidelines:

  • Minimum Energy Performance: Compliance must be demonstrated for each building individually
  • Optimize Energy Performance: Points are calculated based on the total (equivalent to simulating all buildings together or summing all results)

The issue arises when attempting to submit the Minimum Energy Performance form. It only allows for single data entry (e.g., one "Total energy cost savings (%)" box).

Could you please advise on the correct method to submit information demonstrating compliance for each individual building within this form? Are there any specific procedures or workarounds for projects with multiple buildings under the Group Approach?

Thank you for your assistance.

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Marcus Sheffer
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Tue, 11/12/2024 - 18:08

In the MEPC under the general information tab you must select YES to the question about whether the project has multiple buildings. Once you select YES it should open up places to enter the results for multiple buildings.

Thu, 01/16/2025 - 16:46

Alvaro, did this work? When my team indicates YES in the general informational tab another tab does not open. Let me know how you added the information to the MEPC. Thanks! 

Sun, 03/30/2025 - 06:44

I just downloaded the v4.1 MEPC and on the General Information tab there is no question about multiple buildings.  Where do I find this option, or unhide it please?  I have 3 buildings in my model, and I need to unlock the multiple buildings tab so that I can fill in the spreadsheet data properly.

Where is the question about multiple buildings in the project?

Thank you.

Mon, 03/31/2025 - 18:31

Hi-  I have the MEPC for V4 downloaded, but on the general tab I cannot see the question about selecting yes for multiple buildings.  Can you advise where I find this please?
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Marcus Sheffer
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Wed, 04/02/2025 - 18:21

In the General Information tab it is line 20. If you do not see this make sure you have the latest version of the MEPC. Should be v6.
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Wed, 04/02/2025 - 18:21

Make sure to select Enable Editing and enable macros if you have not done so.
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Marcus Sheffer
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Wed, 04/02/2025 - 18:29

As far as the v4.1 MEPC I do not see the question either? Let me do some digging.

Thu, 04/03/2025 - 09:15

Yes, it worked for me. When set to yes the "Project has multiple buildings?" cell it creates a tab of "Multiple Building Detail" tab and thwre you hace to set as many buildings as you have. After it it will automatically create several Performance_Outputs tabs, one per each building. If it does not work try enabling macros
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Marcus Sheffer
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Sun, 04/06/2025 - 18:30

Regarding the v4.1 MEPC - It seems like they have removed the multiple buildings functionality from the v4.1 MEPC. There are two hidden rows (16-17) in the General Information tab where this used to be. When I unhide them in a separate (unlocked) spreadsheet here’s what is says: Project has multiple buildings? Note: This version of the MEPC does not alow the multiple building function to be used. So this sounds like a question for your LEED Coach or USGBC/GBCI.

Mon, 06/23/2025 - 05:00

Dear Marcus sheffer, I hope you are doing well. I’m writing to seek clarification regarding the Energy Update 2024 – Energy Calculator for our project LS Mills (Project ID: 1000212337 – LEED v4 BD+C: NC). This project includes two buildings, both registered under the Group Approach. As per the Group Certification guidelines:
  • For Minimum Energy Performance (EAp2): Compliance must be demonstrated individually for each building.
  • For Optimize Energy Performance (EAc2): Points are based on the combined energy performance of all buildings.
However, in the upgraded Energy Calculator, we notice that:
  1. There is no option to input multiple buildings under the group certification pathway.
  2. We are also uncertain about how to select the appropriate threshold value for the project in this context.
Could you kindly advise on how to proceed with both:
  • Entering the data for group projects with multiple buildings, and
  • Determining the correct threshold selection?
Your guidance on this will be greatly appreciated.
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Marcus Sheffer
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Mon, 06/23/2025 - 20:17

Assuming the new MEPC continues to not function for multiple buildings, I think I would do the following: 1. Complete aseparate MEPCfor each building to demonstrate individual compliance. Upload the second one. Clearly mark them as individual buildings. 2. Create a separate spreasheet to combine the results and determine the overall % savings achieved. If you look at the pervious version of the MEPC you should be able to derive the calculations needed. Upload the spreadsheet and explain what you did in the narrative on the credit template. 

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