Update: LEEDuser has heard from a LEED expert that GBCI instructed their project to exclude parking spots specifically designed for motorcycles when counting the total number of parking spots. That would exclude motorcycle parking from the requirements of SSc4.3, SSc4.4, and Option # 2 of SSc7.1. We would like to confirm this, but in the meantime are noting this information on this FAQ, and also retaining the text of our previous FAQ below.

Prior to this information the FAQ read as follows:

In Brazil projects can benefit from the approval of a regional program in LEED Interpretation #10230. Projects in Europe may use vehcicles meeting the Euro 6 limit values of Regulation (EC) No. 715/2007.

Yes, some projects have earned this credit with a regional car-sharing program that locates a publicly accessible car share vehicle adjacent to the project site.

Typically credit is given for each available preferred parking spot with a separate charging plug. If a charging station provides a fast charge and the project wants to have that reflected in its credit calculations, then the project team should provide evidence from both the charging system manufacturer and the building or parking management showing that the logistics of allowing multiple vehicles to share a single charging station will be managed accordingly.

Neither USGBC or GBCI has provided a mandatory signage design, but there has been consistent guidance indicating that one or more of the following terms must be on the sign:

Low-EmittingFuel-EfficientZero EmissionsACEEE 40+

Some project teams have struggled with this because they think it does not clearly convey the concept to occupants, but nonetheless, this has been the pattern of review comments from GBCI. For projects that want to use additional terms, they may use one of more of the above terms, in combination with any of the following terms.

Yes, LEED Interpretation 10410 says this is acceptable as long as certain requirements are met. For example, preferred parking for low­-emitting and fuel­-efficient vehicles must still be provided for 5% of the total parking capacity, as stated in Option 1. Download the Interpretation to ensure you are meeting all the requirements.

No. The qualifying list rates vehicles for fuel efficiency as well as emissions. Most—but not all—hybrids meet the criteria. There are also non-hybrid cars that qualify for the credit. Always check the most up-to-date list for qualifying vehicles. The list is long and inclusive.

You generally wouldn't need to upload any documentation, but particularly for a non-U.S. project, it may help to provide a short narrative about what they are based on.

SHGC is not a mandatory provision so it is available for trade-off and can be higher than the baseline.

If it is only used for backup and not for regular use such as peak shaving—no.