Pre-Design

Option 2, Path 11: Onsite Renewable Energy

Locating in a building that uses water efficiently may lead to lower water utility costs overall, which can translate into lower costs for tenants, too.

If projects can show that the reduction in water use in the building is 40% over the baseline, a point can be earned under SSc1, Path 12: Other Quantifiable Environmental Performance. 

Estimated occupant usage is determined by calculating the number of

Calculations are based on the number of occupants that will use the plumbing fixtures and the fixture rates, not on the number of fixtures. 

This path applies to projects that occupy less than 50% of the total building area. If you occupy most of the building and don’t qualify for this option, consider pursuing WEc1: Water Use Reduction instead. 

This path covers the whole building’s water use, not just your tenant fit-out.

Aim to locate your tenant space in a building that has reduced its water use by 30% (for the entire building) and has instituted a plan to get future occupants to comply. 

Refer to LEED-NC WEc3 for detailed requirements and documentation guidance. 

Option 2, Path 10: Water Use—30% Reduction