Installing submeters is not typically associated with high cost. It is more typically associated with cost s avings, as tenants paying for their actual energy use tend to reduce their energy bills by including energy-efficient equipment and operating thei

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Installing submeters is not typically associated with high cost. It is more typically associated with cost savings, as tenants paying for their actual energy use tend to reduce their energy bills by including energy-efficient equipment and operating their space more efficiently. 

To calculate FTE occupants, use a standard eight-hour occupancy period. One FTE, represents someone working eight hours, divided by eight, for a value of one (8 ÷ 8). Each part-time staff occupant has a value of the number of hours of occupancy divided by

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To calculate FTE occupants, use a standard eight-hour occupancy period. One FTE, represents someone working eight hours, divided by eight, for a value of one (8 ÷ 8). Each part-time staff occupant has a value of the number of hours of occupancy divided by eight (e.g., 4 ÷ 8 = ½ FTE). It follows that the total number of staff FTEs equals the total number of staff hours divided by eight.

Calculate the total number of FTE occupants in the building to determine the number of low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles you need to purchase as well as the number of preferred parking spaces you need to provide.

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Calculate the total number of FTE occupants in the building to determine the number of low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles you need to purchase as well as the number of preferred parking spaces you need to provide.

If it is not possible to reserve designated parking spaces, compliance may be possible  by offering discounted rates for parking through coupons, vouchers, or other similar incentive programs. 

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If it is not possible to reserve designated parking spaces, compliance may be possible  by offering discounted rates for parking through coupons, vouchers, or other similar incentive programs. 

“Preferred parking” refers to parking spaces near the building entrance or to discounted parking rates (minimum 20% discount), which must be offered to all eligible parking customers. Preferred parking is separate from, and should not be confused with dis

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“Preferred parking” refers to parking spaces near the building entrance, which must be offered to all eligible parking customers. Preferred parking is separate from, and should not be confused with disabled parking.  

If the project team is committed to creating a comprehensive transportation management plan to qualify for an Exemplary Performance point through IDc1, dedicating the resources upfront to develop and implement new programs makes sense, as it will be folde

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If the project team is committed to creating a comprehensive transportation management plan to qualify for an Exemplary Performance point through IDc1, dedicating the resources upfront to develop and implement new programs makes sense, as it will be folded into the broader transportation plan.

Consider the feasibility of each option based on your site location. Is your project located in a dense urban environment where most people commute to work via mass transit, or are you in a suburban or rural area where most people drive to work, and may a

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Consider the feasibility of each option based on your site location. Is your project located in a dense urban environment where most people commute to work via mass transit, or are you in a suburban or rural area where most people drive to work, and may appreciate a vehicle-sharing program? Also consider things like whether there are alternative-fuel vehicles used by occupants or whether occupants tend to use low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles. These types of questions will help to determine an appropriate approach to this credit.  

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