Gather documentation, including a summary of commuting data for your building and a certificate of program completion that can be used for the LEED application.
If you use one of these programs, you must be able to describe the program comprehensively and demonstrate the technical soundness of the data collection procedures and analysis methodology used to determine performance rates. LEED allows you to provide technical data and promotional materials produced by the program for this purpose.
Typically, there are no fees associated with participation in an organized commute-reduction program; you may incur minimal staff-time costs in the process of gathering data and completing required paperwork.
Gather documentation, including a summary of commuting data for your building and a certificate of program completion, which can be used for the LEED application.
These programs measure the amount of alternative transportation used in your project building, but also analyze the amount and quality of commuting incentives offered by employers or building managers.
If you are also attempting WEc1: Water Performance Measurement, submetering of cooling tower makeup water will help demonstrate the amount of non-potable water used. In this case, make sure that your onsite staff is taking weekly manual readings of cooling tower submeters to ensure compliance with WEc1 requirements.
