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OR

Option 2: Convene a Cultural Advisory Group [8 points]

OR

Option 2: On-site open space: Set aside a percentage [20%: 2 points; 35%: 4 points; 45%: 6 points] of the total project acreage as permanent open space accessible to all residents, at least 80% of which must be non-paved. For projects in urban or suburban settings, at least 20% of the permanent open space must include tree canopy or other shading.

Mandatory: New Construction projects NOT in Rural/Tribal/Small Town: Locate projects within a 0.5-mile walk distance of transit services (bus, rail, and/or ferry) that, combined, provide at least 45 transit rides per weekday and include service on both Saturdays and Sundays. OR Implement any two strategies from the listed options for shared mobility initiatives, increased bikeability, and increased walkability.

Optional: Rehabilitation Projects NOT in Rural/Tribal/Small Town: Locate projects within a 0.5-mile walk distance of transit services (bus, rail, and/or ferry) that, combined, provide at least 45 transit rides per weekday and include service on both Saturdays and Sundays. [6 points]

Optional: All Projects in Rural/Tribal/Small Town: Any/all of the options here will earn 6 points. Projects within a 1-mile walk distance of public transit services (bus, rail, and/or ferry) that, combined, provide at least 45 or more transit rides per weekday and includes service on both Saturdays and Sundays, OR, Locate the project within 5 miles of one of the following transit options: 1) vehicle-share program; 2) dial-a-ride program; 3) employer vanpool; 4) park-and-ride; 5) public–private regional transportation. [6 points]

Optional: All projects: Implement any two strategies from the three strategies lists provided — Shared mobility initiatives, Increased bikeability, and Increased walkability. [1 point each for 6 points maximum]

Mandatory: Multifamily projects with shared common space for which 100/20 fixed broadband is available to the parcel: Provide broadband internet access with at least a speed of 100/20 to at least one shared common space.

Mandatory: Multifamily projects for which 100/20 fixed broadband is not available to the parcel: Design and build or retrofit the property to incorporate broadband infrastructure so the property can be easily connected when broadband service comes to the parcel. Include a network of conduits throughout the building, extending from the expected communications access point to each network termination point in the building.

Optional: All projects: Provide broadband internet access with at least a speed of 100/20 to each common amenity space AND to each home in the property. [6 points]

Mandatory: All New Construction projects and any Rehab projects if land disturbed is ≥ 5,000 ft2: For sites measuring 1 acre or smaller, retain on-site precipitation equivalent to the 60th percentile precipitation event. For sites greater than 1 acre, retain to the 80th percentile precipitation event. Where not feasible due to geotechnical issues, soil conditions, or the size of the site, treat or retain the maximum volume possible.

Optional: All projects: Using low-impact development and green infrastructure strategies, retain precipitation volume from 85th percentile precipitation event [6 points], 90th percentile precipitation event [8 points], or 95th percentile precipitation event [10 points].

OR

Option 2: Implement ALL of the following strategies from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Designing for Natural Hazards — A Resilience Guide for Builders & Developers: Volume 2 Water. 1) Wall Assembly: at least two guidance items; 2) Utilities & Mechanical Equipment: at least two guidance items; 3) Freeboard Elevation: at least one guidance item; AND 4) Connectors & Fasteners: all guidance items. [9 points]

OR

Option 3: Conduct floodproofing of lower floors. Locate at least one exit door, all central space-heating and water-heating equipment, and service disconnects above the design flood elevation (DFE). On plan sets, identify water entry points in basements and foundations to ensure renovations do not compromise the integrity of floodproof construction elements. [6 points]

OR

Meet one of the approved certification methods for WaterSense-labeled homes. [8 points]

Mandatory: Substantial Rehabs of buildings built before 1986: Replace all lead service lines. For all Multifamily buildings with either a cooling towner, a centralized hot water system, or 10+ stories: Develop and implement a Legionella water management program.

Optional: All other Rehabs: Replace all lead service lines. [8 points]

Optional: All projects: Test and remediate as indicated for lead, arsenic, nitrates, and coliform bacteria [2 points each].

Option 1: Leak detection with automatic shutoff [6 points]

AND/OR

Option 2: Pre-rehabilitation leak assessment [6 points]

AND/OR

Option 3: Advanced water metering [2 points minimum, 1 point for each additional end use; 4 points max]

If Option 3 is achieved in addition to another option: 2 additional points.

Option 1: Performance design path: Design the building’s distribution system using the 2023 IAPMO Water Demand Calculator. [6 points]

OR

Option 2: Certification design path: Certify the project to WaterSense Labeled Homes Version 2.0. [4 points]

OR

Option 3: Volumetric design path: Meet either a 0.5 gallon or 1.8 gallon storage limit as described. [2 points]

AND

Ensure proper HVAC sizing and performance, dwelling unit compartmentalization, insulation installation, lighting, and appliances as indicated.

Option 1: Performance above mandatory requirement: Design and construct a building that is projected to be more energy efficient than required for the building type by the applicable mandatory building performance criterion (5.2a or 5.2b). Achieve an ERI of 5 lower than required by 5.2a or 5.2b OR 5% greater efficiency than required if following the ASHRAE path for 5.2a or 5.2b compliance. [5–10 points]

Additional 1 point for each additional 2-point decrease in ERI OR for each additional 1% greater efficiency if following the ASHRAE path.

OR

Option 2: Advanced building certification: Certify to DOE Efficient New Homes Program (formerly ZERH) [12 points], ENERGY STAR NextGen [12 points], Passive Housing International (PHI) certifications including Classic, Plus, Premium, LEB, and EnerPHit [16 points], Phius certifications including CORE, ZERO, and REVIVE [16 points].

OR

Option 3: Deep energy retrofit: Demonstrate significant savings via the ERI or ASHRAE pathway as compared to the requirements of 5.2b Building Performance: Rehabilitation. For Substantial Rehabs, either 1) ERI of 65 or less or 2) 15% greater efficiency than ASHRAE 90.1-2013 per Appendix G of 90.1-2016. For Moderate Rehabs, either 1) ERI of 75 or less or 2) 10% greater efficiency than ASHRAE 90.1-2013 per Appendix G of 90.1-2016. [14 points]

Mandatory: All cooking equipment is powered by electricity AND all dwelling-unit systems for space heating and water heating are either electric or electric ready as described.

Optional: The project is all electric apart from emergency backup power. [15 points]

OR

Option 2: All-electric property: The project is all electric apart from emergency backup power. [15 points]

OR

Option 2: Residential Demand Management: Adopt a voluntary or automatic control strategy for demand management of in-unit residential electrical loads. Provide evidence that 50% or more of residents are participating. [8 points]

OR

Option 2: Off-peak battery storage: Battery storage system capable of storing off-peak energy and a system to switch to battery backup when the electrical grid goes down. [10 points]

OR

Option 3: Generator: Generator(s) and appropriate exterior connections, available on as-needed basis. [8 points]

Install or procure photovoltaic (PV) panels or an electricity-generating renewable energy source from

one of the following options. See full criterion for required amounts and sources.

Option 1: On-site and/or direct ownership of renewables: A) Purchase and install on-site PV [10 points] OR B) Install on-site PV [8 points] C) On-site geothermal [10 points] OR D) A or B with community solar. [11 points]

Option 2: Procurement of community renewable energy [8 points]

Option 3: Procurement of off-site renewable energy: Direct purchase [7 points] with potential to add [1 point] if time-matched or time-aligned and the potential to add [1 point] if from same e-grid region; OR Green-E certified RECs [7 points]

Mandatory: New Construction and Substantial Rehabs: For projects that include parking, at least one parking space on the site must be wired and installed with Level 2 electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). In addition, for projects with 20 or more parking spaces, at least 10% of the total number of parking spaces must either be EV capable, EV ready, or have Level 2 EVSE installed. All spaces may utilize an Automatic Load Management System (ALMS) to reduce the maximum required electrical capacity to each space.

Note exceptions for meeting this requirement associated with additional transformers and/or electrical service upgrades.

Optional: All projects: For projects with 40 or more parking spaces, install Level 2 EVSE in at least 5% of the total number of parking spaces on the site. [4 points]

OR

For projects with four or more parking spaces, provide Level 2 EV-capable or EV-ready spaces in more than 50% of the total number of spaces provided on site. [4 points]

Mandatory: Adhesives and sealants, wet-applied interior; Flooring; Insulation; Paints and coatings, wet applied inside the air barrier; Wall coverings; Composite wood.

Optional: Exterior wall cladding [2 points]; Concrete [2 or 5 points]; Flooring [1–4 points]; Gypsum [2 points]; Insulation [3 or 5 points]; Paints and coatings, wet-applied interior [2 or 4 points]; Steel [3 or 4 points]; Composite wood [2 or 4 points]; Noncomposite wood [2 points], for a total of 31 points maximum.

For each multifamily building of four or more stories, install a mechanical ventilation system for all hallways and common spaces per ASHRAE 62.1-2022 [3 points if Moderate Rehab]

For all mechanical ventilation systems, follow the installation guidance in the full criterion.

Wall and roof systems: Provide water drainage away from walls, windows, and roofs by implementing the list of techniques.

Foundations: Properly install foundation drainage, moisture barriers, and waterproofing materials to reduce the migration of moisture.

Use materials that have durable, cleanable surfaces throughout bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms.

Behind tub and shower enclosures, use moisture-resistant backing materials such as cement board, fiber-cement board, or equivalent.

Option 1: Outdoor noise assessment and abatement plan [3 points]

OR

Option 2: Outdoor noise abatement: Minimal [3 points] or advanced approach [4 points]

AND/OR

Option 3: Interior sources of noise: For bedroom party walls, use the guidance and verification methods in the ICC G2 – 2010 Guideline for Acoustics to mitigate the potential for sound leaks. Verify performance as acceptable/Grade B [3 points]; or preferred/Grade A [4 points].