Yes. If you can set up automatic electronic meter readings, it is probably more preferable than having to take weekly manual readings, so it’s not a problem for documenting this credt.

In this case, you can extrapolate to project the monthly (and then annual) summaries for the months that you don’t already have data for. Make sure you use a method to extrapolate that seems appropriate for your project.

If the project building’s water consumption is being tracked in Energy Star Portfolio Manager, you can export the data to use for the monthly and annual summaries. If not, you can log monthly and annual summaries in a spreadsheet.

There are two kinds of documentation related to meter readings that need to be provided in order to comply with the requirements of WEc1: one is to provide a record that water meter readings were read at least on a weekly basis and the other is to compile those weekly readings into monthly and annual summaries. This documentation must cover the entire performance period for this credit.

Unfortunately, no. The rating system language explicitly states that in order to meet he requirements of Option 2, the project building must first meet the requirements of Option 1. Also remember, if you want to install a whole-building water meter at the project building, do it before the beginning of the performance period.

The geographic location of your project will determine how this will be addressed, and that is why the Reference Guide leaves room for project-specific approaches. Consider how the weather influences commuter choices in your area, and how you can modify your survey timing or strategy accordingly. For example, if you have plenty of parking capacity, occupants may switch their commuting mode per weather conditions or season. A few ideas to consider are as follows:

No—they do not qualify under the ACEEE definition for this credit. Also, while motorcycles can get better gas mileage than cars, the tailpipe emissions are often higher. Vehicles must have an ACEEE green score of 45 or better to qualify as alternative transportation.

There is some debate about this. The LEED-EBOM Reference Guide Glossary states on page 508: "Transient users are occupants who do not use a facility on a consistent, regular, daily basis. Examples include students in higher education settings, customers in retail settings, and visitors in institutional settings."

Hotel guests are considered visitors, not regular building occupants, and should not be surveyed.

Shoppers are considered visitors, not regular building occupants, and should not be surveyed. Retail employees are regular building occupants and should be surveyed.