Berde NC V201aef

BERDE GBRS – NEW CONSTRUCTION
VERSION 2.0.1
Philippine Green Building Council
Official Release, 19 April 2018
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Changelog..............................................................................................................................................3
General Changes ............................................................................................................................3
Non-Substantial Changes ...........................................................................................................3
1. Energy Efficiency and Conservation ..................................................................................5
1.1. EN-01 Energy Consumption Reduction .................................................................5
1.2. EN-02 Energy Monitoring .......................................................................................... 9
1.3. EN-03 Natural Ventilation ........................................................................................ 12
1.4. EN-04 Use of Renewables..........................................................................................16
1.5. EN-05 Energy-Efficient Lighting............................................................................. 21
1.6. EN-06 Energy-Efficient Building Envelope ........................................................ 26
1.7. EN-07 Energy-Efficient Air-Conditioning System .......................................... 30
1.8. EN-08 Building Automation System ..................................................................... 33
2. Water Efficiency and Conservation .................................................................................35
2.1. WT-01 Water Consumption Reduction ...............................................................35
2.2. WT-02 Water Monitoring ........................................................................................ 39
2.3. WT-03 Efficient Landscape Irrigation.................................................................. 42
2.4. WT-04 Effluent Quality Monitoring .................................................................... 45
3. Waste Management............................................................................................................... 48
3.1. WS-01 Construction Waste Management ........................................................... 48
3.2. WS-02 Materials Recovery Facility ........................................................................ 51
4. Management ............................................................................................................................ 54
4.1. MN-01 Green Building Professional ..................................................................... 54
4.2. MN-02 Stakeholder Consultation ...........................................................................55
4.3. MN-03 Design Charrette .......................................................................................... 56
5. Use of Land and Ecology ..................................................................................................... 57
5.1. LE-01 Land Reuse ........................................................................................................ 57
5.2. LE-02 Protection of Ecological Features ............................................................. 59
5.3. LE-03 Improvement of Ecological Features ....................................................... 63
5.4. LE-04 Promotion of Open Spaces ......................................................................... 66
5.5. LE-05 Heat Island Reduction .................................................................................. 68
5.6. LE-06 Flood Risk Minimization .............................................................................. 71
6. Green Materials...................................................................................................................... 74
6.1. MT-01 Green Procurement...................................................................................... 74
6.2. MT-02 Use of Local Materials ................................................................................. 77
7. Transportation ....................................................................................................................... 80
7.1. TR-01 Transportation Impact Assessment......................................................... 80
7.2. TR-02 Proximity to Key Establishments ............................................................. 82
7.3. TR-03 Public Transportation Access ................................................................... 84
7.4. TR-04 Parking .............................................................................................................. 86
7.5. TR-05 Fuel-Efficient and Low-Emitting Vehicles ........................................... 88
7.6. TR-06 Public Access .................................................................................................. 90
7.7. TR-07 Bicycle Rider Amenities ............................................................................. 92
7.8. TR-08 Contribution to Public Transportation Amenities ........................... 95
8. Indoor Environment Quality ............................................................................................ 97
8.1. EQ-01 Lighting Level and Control ........................................................................ 97
8.2. EQ-02 Thermal Comfort ........................................................................................ 100
8.3. EQ-03 Acoustic Comfort .........................................................................................102
8.4. EQ-04 Visual Comfort ............................................................................................. 104
8.5. EQ-05 Glare Control ................................................................................................ 107
8.6. EQ-06 Indoor Air Quality ...................................................................................... 109
8.7. EQ-07 Microbial Contamination Prevention ................................................... 112
8.8. EQ-08 Low VOC Materials .................................................................................... 114
9. Emissions ................................................................................................................................. 117
9.1. EM-01 Greenhouse Gas Projection ....................................................................... 117
9.2. EM-02 Refrigerants.................................................................................................... 118
9.3. EM-03 Emission Control .......................................................................................... 121
CHANGELOG
This Changelog is a summary of changes from BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.0.0
for BERDE GBRS – New Construction – Version 2.0.1.
GENERAL CHANGES
• Changed “records” to “project documentation”. “Records” was changed to “project

documentation” for clarity. “Project documentation” refers to compiled information about
the project prepared by the project team as evidence to the compliance of the project with
the requirements of a credit.
• Replaced “showing” to more appropriate technical terminologies. “Showing” did not

provide clear guidance that project teams are required to submit project documentation as
evidence for their compliance with BERDE. Terminologies such as “providing”, “provide
information” or “submit” were used instead of “showing”.
NON-SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES
• Energy Efficiency and Conservation. Changes in the credits under Energy Efficiency and
Conservation include the following:
o “Energy consumption base case” was changed to “Energy base case”; and
o Changes in the credit Use of Renewables are the following:
§ “If the project targeted…” was changed to “If the project pursued…”, and
§ “If the project has not conducted…” was changed to “If the project has not
prepared…”;
• Water Efficiency and Conservation. Changes in the credits under Water Efficiency and
Conservation include the following:
o “Water consumption base case” was changed to “Water base case”; and
o “Water consumption” was changed to “Potable water consumption”;
• Waste Management. Change in the credits under Waste Management include the following:
o “Waste generation base case” was changed to “Waste base case”;
• Management. Changes in the credits under Management include the following:
o “Stage 1” was included under the Compliance of each credit;
o Change in the credit Green Building Professional. “WGBC” was changed to

“WorldGBC”; and
o Change in the credit Stakeholder Consultation. “…which may include representatives

from the…” was changed to “…which should include representatives from the…”;
• Use of Land and Ecology. Changes in the credits under Use of Land and Ecology include the
following:
o Change in the credit Land Reuse. “Stage 1” was included under the Compliance;
o Change in the credit Protection of Ecological Features. “Department of Environment

and Natural Resources – Forest Management Bureau (DENR-FMB)” was changed to
“Forest Management Bureau (FMB)”; and
o Change in the credit Improvement of Ecological Features. Identical performance

parameters under Compliance Requirements in Stage 2 were changed to “three (3)
strategies”, “two (2) strategies” and “one (1) strategy”, respectively;
• Green Materials. Changes in the credits under Green Materials include the following:
o “Identified materials” was changed to “Procured materials” under Stage 2 of each

credit; and
o Change in the credit Green Procurement. “…for twenty percent (20%) to less than
twenty percent (<30%)…” was changed to “…for twenty percent (20%) to less than
thirty percent (<30%)…” under Compliance Requirements in Stage 1;
• Transportation. Changes in the credits under Transportation include the following:
o Change in the credit Transportation Impact Assessment. “Stage 1” was included under
the Compliance;
o Change in the credit Proximity to Key Establishments. “Stage 1” was included under the
Compliance;
o Change in the credit Public Transportation Access. “Stage 1” was included under the
Compliance;
• Emissions. Change in the credit under Emissions includes the following:
o Change in the credit Greenhouse Gas Projection. “Stage 1” was included under the
Compliance.
1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
1.1. EN-01 ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION
1.1.1. Purpose and Intent
This credit aims to
• reduce energy consumption by the project through energy conservation and efficiency
strategies; and
• reduce the overall energy demand of the project.
1.1.2. Requirements
Requirements for this credit are the following:
1. Identify the target percentage energy consumption reduction for the project;
2. Prepare the energy base case for the project;
o Identify the energy-consuming systems in the design of the project, which should
include:
§ Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC),
§ Pumps,
§ Lighting,
§ Small power,
§ Fans,
§ Elevators, and
§ Escalators;
o Identify energy consumption rates for each energy consuming systems in the design
in accordance with Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) of the Institute of Integrated
Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE, 2009);
o For energy-consuming systems not reflected in the PEC, identify the reference
standard and the energy consumption rates for the identified system;
o Calculate the peak energy consumption in kilowatts per square meter per person
(kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
3. Prepare the energy design case for the project;
o Identify the energy efficiency and conservation strategies in the design of the
project, which should include:
§ Energy-efficient HVAC,
§ Energy-efficient lighting,
§ Energy-efficient building envelope,
§ Co-generation,
§ Maximizing natural ventilation,
§ Maximizing daylighting, and
§ On-site renewable energy generation;
o Use consumption rates for the identified energy efficiency and conservation
strategies for the design case of the project;
o Calculate the potential peak energy consumption in kilowatts per square meter per
person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift; and
o Calculate the percentage of potential energy consumption reduction compared to

the energy consumption base case;
4. Implement the design case in the design and construction of the project to achieve the
calculated energy consumption reduction.
1.1.3. Compliance
1.1.3.1. Stage 1
The project team must submit:
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied
with the requirements of the credit;
• Energy base case report, which should include:
o List of energy-consuming systems in the design of the project,
o Energy consumption rates in accordance with the PEC,
o For energy-consuming systems not reflected in the PEC, submit the:
§ Relevant section of the reference standard identified, and
§ Energy consumption rates for the identified system;
o Information on the projected occupancy rates, and
o Calculation of the peak energy consumption in kilowatts per square meter per
person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report, which should include:
o Relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the proposed

energy efficiency and conservation strategies,
o Schedule of loads providing information on the energy consumption rates of the
identified energy consuming systems in the project,
o Electrical plans providing information on the location of equipment and devices,
o Information on the computed occupancy rates,
o Calculation of the potential peak energy consumption in kilowatts per square meter
per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift, and
o Calculation on the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the

energy base case;
• Purchase orders on the specified products, materials or equipment in the design case of the
project.
Points Compliance Requirements
Submitted an energy base case report, and an energy design case report proving an energy
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consumption reduction of thirty-five percent (35%) or more.
4 consumption reduction of twenty-five percent (25%) to less than thirty-five percent
(<35%).
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consumption reduction of fifteen percent (15%) to less than twenty-five percent (<25%).
1 Submitted an energy base case report, and an energy design case report.
0 Submitted an energy base case report.
1.1.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should include:
o Changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
o Narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the

implemented energy efficiency and conservation strategies, which must include:
o Relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the proposed

energy efficiency and conservation strategies,
o Schedule of loads providing information on the energy consumption rates of the

identified energy consuming systems in the project,
o As-built Electrical plans providing information on the location of equipment and

devices, and
• Report on the calculation of the potential energy consumption reduction based on the
implemented strategies;
o Calculation of the potential peak energy consumption of the implemented strategies

in kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift,
and
o Calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the

energy base case;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:
o Official receipts or sales invoices,
o Installation records,
o Delivery receipts,
o Commissioning reports,
o Service contracts, and
o Photographs.
Submitted project documentation on the implemented energy strategies, and report on

6 the calculations proving the potential energy consumption reduction of the implemented
strategies are thirty-five percent (35%) or more.

strategies are twenty-five percent (25%) to less than thirty-five percent (<35%).

strategies are fifteen percent (15%) to less than twenty-five percent (<25%).
1 Submitted project documentation on the implemented energy strategies.

1.2. EN-02 ENERGY MONITORING
This credit aims to
• measure and monitor the energy consumption in the project; and
• improve the management of energy-consuming systems in the project by promoting proper

monitoring through the installation of energy meters.
1.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify the energy meters to be installed in the project;
o Monitor the total energy consumption for the whole building;
o Clearly identify the scope of each meter; and
o Install meters easily accessible for reading and maintenance;
2. Establish policies and procedures for monitoring the energy consumption in the project,
which must include
o energy meter reading,
o recording and documentation,
o calibration and maintenance of each meters in accordance with the manufacturer's

calibration schedule, and
o regular reporting of energy consumption to the project owners;
3. Install the energy meters for the identified energy consuming systems.
If there is a building automation system (BAS), connect the energy meters to the BAS.
1.2.3. Compliance
1.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters, which must include information
on the
o scope of each meter, and
o location of the energy meters;

• Policies and procedures for monitoring the energy consumption in the project, which must
include
o method and schedule for energy meter reading,
o method for recording and documentation,
o calibration and maintenance of each energy meters in accordance with the

manufacturer's calibration schedule,
o method and schedule for reporting of energy consumption to the project owners,
and
o responsible parties for implementing the established policies and procedures;
• Purchase orders of the identified energy meters to be installed.
If there is a BAS, the project team must also submit relevant sections of the plans and
specifications providing information on how the energy meters will be connected to the BAS.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters providing

2 information on the monitoring of the total energy consumption of the whole building,
and policies and procedures for monitoring the energy consumption in the project.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of energy meters providing

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information on the monitoring of the total energy consumption of the whole building.
0 Submitted relevant section of plans providing information on the main energy meter.
1.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should include
o changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
o narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters, which must include
information on the
o location of the energy meters;
• Project documentation on the installation of the energy meters, which should include
o official receipts or sales invoices,
o delivery receipts,
o commissioning reports,
o service contracts, and
o photographs.
If there is a BAS, the project team must also submit relevant sections of the as-built plans
and specifications providing information on how the energy meters were connected to the BAS.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters providing
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information on the monitoring of the total energy consumption of the whole building.
1 Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of energy meters.
Submitted relevant section of as-built plans providing information on the main energy
0
meter.
1.3. EN-03 NATURAL VENTILATION
This credit aims to
• maximize the use of natural ventilation to cool interior spaces; and
• reduce the energy demand from cooling.
1.3.2. Requirements
1. Design at least fifty percent (50%) of all regularly occupied ventilated spaces as naturally
ventilated spaces, in compliance with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers
Application Manual 10: Natural Ventilation in Non-Domestic Buildings (CIBSE AM10) (CIBSE,
2015);
2. Prepare the energy base case for cooling for the whole building;
o Identify energy consumption rates for cooling in accordance with the Philippine
Electrical Code (PEC) of the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the
Philippines (IIEE, 2009);
o For cooling systems not reflected in the PEC, identify the reference standard and the
energy consumption rates for the identified system; and
o Calculate the peak energy consumption for cooling for the whole building in
kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
3. Prepare the energy design case for cooling integrating natural ventilation;
o Identify the total area of naturally ventilated spaces in the design of the project;
o Calculate the potential peak energy consumption for cooling for the whole building
in kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
and

the energy base case for cooling;
calculated energy consumption reduction for cooling.
1.3.3. Compliance
1.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission with a narrative how the project complied with
the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications, which must include information on the
o total gross floor area of regularly occupied spaces,
o total gross floor area of naturally ventilated spaces,
o location of the regularly occupied spaces, and
o location of the naturally ventilated spaces;
• Report on the compliance in accordance with CIBSE AM10 on the natural ventilation of the
project, which should include the
o calculation of the ventilation rates in cubic meter per second per person
(m3/sec/person),
o location of the openings in achieving the desired flow based on the desired flow
rates, and
o control system that is specified to maintain the required flow rates under varying
weather and occupancy conditions;
• Energy base case report for cooling, which should include the
o energy consumption rates in accordance with the PEC,
o for cooling systems not reflected in the PEC, the project team must also submit the
§ relevant section of the reference standard identified, and
§ energy consumption rates for the identified system;
o information on the projected occupancy rates, and
o calculation of the peak energy consumption for cooling in kilowatts per square
meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
• Energy design case report for cooling, which should include the
o information on the computed occupancy rates,
o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for cooling in kilowatts per
square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift, and
o calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the base

case for cooling;
• Purchase orders on the specified products, materials or equipment in the design of the
project.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the

2 regularly occupied spaces and the naturally ventilated spaces in the project, report on the
calculation in compliance with CIBSE AM10proving that at least sixty percent (60%) or
more are naturally ventilated spaces compared to regularly occupied spaces, energy base
case report for cooling, and energy design case report for cooling.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the

regularly occupied spaces and the naturally ventilated spaces in the project, report on the
1 calculation in compliance with CIBSE AM10proving that at least fifty percent (50%) to less
than sixty percent (<60%) are naturally ventilated spaces compared to regularly occupied
spaces, energy base case report for cooling, and energy design case report for cooling.
1.3.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications, which must include information on
the
o total gross floor area of regularly occupied spaces,
o total gross floor area of naturally ventilated spaces,
o location of the regularly occupied spaces, and
o location of the naturally ventilated spaces;
• Report on the calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction integrating

natural ventilation, which should include the
o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for cooling integrating natural
ventilation in kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-
hour shift, and
o calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the base

case for cooling;
• Project documentation on the integration of natural ventilation, which should include
o official receipts or sale invoices,
o installation records, and
o photographs.

Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on

the regularly occupied spaces and the naturally ventilated spaces in the project, report on
the calculation in compliance with CIBSE AM10 proving that at least sixty percent (60%)
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or more are naturally ventilated spaces compared to regularly occupied spaces, and report
on the calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction integrating natural
ventilation.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on

the regularly occupied spaces and the naturally ventilated spaces in the project, report on
the calculation in compliance with CIBSE AM10 proving that at least fifty percent (50%)
1
to less than sixty percent (<60%) are naturally ventilated spaces compared to regularly
occupied spaces, and report on the calculation of the percentage of energy consumption
reduction integrating natural ventilation.
1.4. EN-04 USE OF RENEWABLES
This credit aims to reduce environmental impact by using renewable energy for the project.
1.4.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the energy consumption base case for the project;
o If the project pursued EN-01 Energy Consumption Reduction, use the energy base case
report; or
o If the project has not prepared an energy base case for the project, prepare the
energy base case for the project;
§ Identify the energy-consuming systems in the design of the project, which

should include
§ heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC),
§ pumps,
§ lighting,
§ small power,
§ fans,
§ elevators, and
§ escalators;
§ Identify the energy consumption rates for each identified energy-consuming

system in the design in accordance with the Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) of
the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE,
2009);
§ For energy-consuming systems not reflected in the PEC, identify the

reference standard and the energy consumption rates for the identified
system;
§ Calculate the peak energy consumption in kilowatts per square meter per
person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Use renewable energy to offset at least five percent (5%) of the building's total energy
demand;
o If the project owner intends to use on-site renewable energy,
§ Identify the appropriate on-site renewable energy technology for the project,
which should include:
§ solar power,
§ wind power,
§ hydro power,
§ geothermal power, and
§ biomass;
§ Install the identified renewable energy technology in the project.
o If the project owner intends to use off-site renewable energy, the project must
purchase renewable energy from a licensed renewable retail energy supplier for 100%
of the electricity demand of the project.
1.4.3. Compliance
1.4.3.1. Stage 1
with the requirements of the credit; and
• Energy base case report;
o If the project pursued EN-01 Energy Consumption Reduction, use the energy base case
report; or
o If the project has not prepared an energy base case for the project, the project team
must submit an energy base case report, which should include the
§ list of energy-consuming systems in the design of the project,
§ energy consumption rates in accordance with the PEC,
§ for energy-consuming systems not reflected in the PEC, the project team
must also submit the
§ information on the projected occupancy rates, and
§ calculation of the peak energy consumption in kilowatts per square meter

per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift.
If the project owner intends to use on-site renewable energy, the project team also must
submit:
• Feasibility report on the use of the identified on-site renewable energy technology in the
project, which should include the
o information on the energy source for the technology,
o technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy technology showing energy

output generation to be contributed in the project,
o calculation of the potential energy generated by the technology, and
o calculation of the percentage of potential energy off-set from the renewable energy
technology based on the energy base case;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications of the renewable energy technology, which
should include the
o technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy technology, and
o location of the renewable energy technology in the project site;
• Project documentation confirming intent of using on-site renewable technology, which

should include the
o purchase orders on the specified products, materials or equipment in the design of

the project, or
o service contract with a renewable technology supplier confirming the intent of using
on-site renewable energy in the project for at least five (5) years.
If the project owner intends to use off-site renewable energy, the project team must also
submit forms of communication with a licensed renewable retail energy supplier, which should
include the
• approved proposal for purchase of 100% renewable energy for at least five (5) years from a
licensed renewable retail energy supplier; and
• minutes of meetings providing information on the discussions on the purchase of the

renewable energy between the project owner and the licensed renewable retail energy
supplier.
Submitted an approved proposal and other forms of communication confirming intent

2 on purchasing 100% renewable energy from a licensed renewable energy supplier for the
entire project for at least five (5) years.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified renewable

energy technology, a feasibility report on the use of the identified renewable energy
2 technology providing a potential off-set of ten percent (10%) or more compared to the
energy base case, and project documentation confirming intent of using on-site
renewable energy in the project.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications of the identified renewable

energy technology, a feasibility report on the use of the identified renewable energy
1 technology providing a potential off-set of five percent (5%) to less than ten percent
(<10%) compared to the energy base case, and project documentation confirming intent of
using on-site renewable energy in the project.
1.4.3.2. Stage 2
The project team must submit an accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should
include
• changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
• narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
If the project owner installed on-site renewable energy technology, the project team must
submit:
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the installed renewable energy
technology, which should include the
o technical specifications of the on-site renewable energy technology, and
o location of the renewable energy technology in the project site;
• Report on the calculation of the percentage of potential energy off-set from the installed
renewable energy technology based on the energy base case;
• Project documentation on the installed on-site renewable energy technologies, which should
include
o installation records,
o service contracts for the permanent installation of the technology, and
o photographs.
If the project owner intends to use off-site renewable energy, the project team must submit
certification for purchase of 100% renewable energy for at least five (5) years from a licensed
renewable retail energy supplier.
Submitted a certification for purchase of 100% renewable energy from a licensed

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renewable energy supplier for the entire project for at least five (5) years.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the identified

renewable energy technology, and a report on the calculation proving installation of
2
renewable energy technology with a potential off-set of ten percent (10%) or more
compared to the energy base case.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the identified

1
renewable energy technology, and a report on the calculation proving installation of
renewable energy technology with a potential off-set of five percent (5%) to less than ten
percent (<10%) compared to the energy base case.
1.5. EN-05 ENERGY-EFFICIENT LIGHTING
This credit aims to
• reduce energy consumption of the project through the procurement and use of energy-
efficient lighting; and
• reduce overall energy demand of the project from the use of energy-efficient lighting.
1.5.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the energy base case for lighting for the whole building;
o Identify energy consumption rates for lighting in accordance with the Philippine
o For lighting systems not reflected in the PEC, identify the reference standard and the
energy consumption rates for the identified system; and
o Calculate the peak energy consumption for lighting for the whole building in
kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the energy design case for lighting integrating energy-efficient lighting;
o Identify maximum allowable building average lighting power density (LPD) for the
project in accordance with Tables EN-05-1 and EN-05-2, Maximum allowed LPD,
Philippine Green Building Code (GB Code) (Department of Public Works and Highways,
June 2015);
o Identify energy-efficient lighting fixtures for all regularly occupied spaces in the
project, which should comply with the
§ minimum luminous efficacy of 80 lumens per watt (80 lm/W),
§ minimum standards under the Guidelines for Energy Conserving Design of

Buildings (Department of Energy, 2008), and
§ relevant Philippine National Standards (PNS) for lighting products;
o Calculate the potential peak energy consumption for lighting for the whole building
in kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
and

the energy base case for lighting;
3. Install energy-efficient lighting fixtures on all regularly occupied spaces in the project.
Type of space Building Average LPD (W/m2)
Residential dwelling: condominium 10.8
Hotels or resorts 10.8
Educational: schools 12.9
Institutional: hospitals 12.9
Business: offices 10.8
Mercantile: mall 16.1 (excluding accent lighting)

Table EN-05-1. Maximum Allowed LPD per Occupancy Type, GB Code (DPWH, June 2015)
Use Average LPD (W/m2)
Covered parking 3.2
Open and outdoor parking 1.6
Exterior facade 2.15
Active entrance (pedestrian conveyance) 98.4
Inactive entrance (normally locked or inactive use) 65.6

Table EN-05-2. Maximum allowed LPD for Parking, GB Code (DPWH, June 2015)
1.5.3. Compliance
1.5.3.1. Stage 1
• Energy base case report for lighting, which should include the
o energy consumption rates in accordance with the PEC,
o for lighting fixtures not reflected in the PEC, the project team must also submit the
o calculation of the peak energy consumption for lighting in kilowatts per square
• Energy design case report for lighting integrating energy-efficient lighting, which should
include the
o calculation of the average building LPD, which should include the
§ list of all spaces in the project,
§ area of each space,
§ type of lighting fixture identified for each space,
§ total number of each type of lighting fixture for each space,
§ computation of the total power in watts (W) for all lighting fixtures in each
space, and
§ computation of average LPD for each space;
o electrical plan providing information on the lighting layout;
o lighting schedule, which should include the
§ type of lighting fixtures identified for the project,
§ total power for each type of lighting fixture,
§ luminous efficacy in lumens per watt (lm/W) for each type of lighting
fixtures,
§ minimum required lighting power index for the identified lighting fixtures,
§ applicable PNS for the identified lighting products, and
§ certification for compliance of the identified lighting products with the

applicable PNS;
o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for lighting in kilowatts per
o calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the

energy base case for lighting;
project.
Submitted an energy base case report for lighting, an energy design case report for
lighting proving compliance in accordance with the identified standard, and project
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documentation proving intent of using energy-efficient lighting fixtures in all regularly
occupied spaces of the project.
1.5.3.2. Stage 2

• Report on the calculation of the average building LPD based on the installed lighting
fixtures, which should include the
o list of all spaces in the project,
o area of each space,
o type of lighting fixture installed for each space,
o total number of each type of lighting fixture for each space,
o computation of the total power in watts (W) for all lighting fixtures in each space,
and
o computation of average LPD for each space;
• As-built electrical plan providing information on the lighting layout;
• As-built lighting schedule, which should include the
o type of lighting fixtures installed in the project,
o total power for each type of lighting fixture,
o luminous efficacy for each type of lighting fixtures,
o minimum required lighting power index for the installed lighting fixtures,
o applicable PNS for the installed lighting products, and
o certification for compliance of the installed lighting products with the applicable
PNS;
• Report on the calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction integrating

energy-efficient lighting, which should include the
o calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for lighting integrating

energy-efficient lighting in kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person)
based on an 8-hour shift, and
o calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the

energy base case for lighting;
• Project documentation on the installed energy-efficient lighting fixtures, which should

include
o installation records, and

o photographs.
Submitted as-built plans and specifications, report on the calculations proving

compliance in accordance with the identified standard, and project documentation
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proving the installation of energy-efficient lighting fixtures in all regularly occupied
spaces of the project.
1.6. EN-06 ENERGY-EFFICIENT BUILDING ENVELOPE
This credit aims to
• reduce cooling requirements of projects by reducing heat gain into all interior spaces; and
• reduce cooling requirements of projects by ensuring low air infiltration in air-conditioned

spaces.
1.6.2. Requirements
1. Design the building envelope in compliance with
o ANSI/ASHRAE/IES/USGBC Standard 189.1-2014, Standard for the Design of High-

Performance Green Buildings, Table A-1 Building Envelope Requirements for Climate
Zone 1 (A, B) for building envelope heat transfer properties;
o ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-2016 – Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise

Residential Buildings, with an average air leakage of 2 L/s-m2 at 75 Pa in accordance
with
§ ASTM E779-10, Standard Test Method for Determining Air Leakage Rate by Fan
Pressurization, or
§ an equivalent methodology for testing air tightness for air-conditioned

spaces;
o Department of Energy (DOE) Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Buildings,

having
§ an Overall Thermal Transfer Value (OTTV) for the exterior walls and roofs
of buildings and must not exceed 45 W/m2 – for buildings with 175 kW
cooling load or greater; and
§ the Maximum Thermal Transmittance Values of roofs in watts per square

meter Kelvin (W/m2K) in accordance with the Table EN-06-1: Maximum
Thermal Transmittance Values of roofs
2. Calculate the OTTV of the project; and
3. Implement the applicable design in the construction of the project.
Roof Type Description A/C Non-A/C
Light under 50 kg/m2 0.50 0.80
Medium 50-230 kg/m2 0.80 1.10
Heavy 50-230 kg/m2 1.20 1.50

Table EN-06-1. Maximum Thermal Transmittance Values of roofs, Guidelines on Energy Conserving
Design of Buildings (DOE, 2008)
1.6.3. Compliance
1.6.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should include a narrative on how the
project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications, which should include:
o Details of gaskets, weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps, and seals within and
around window and door assemblies,
o Exterior insulation for moisture protection for the project façade,
o Schedule of fenestrations designed for the project, which includes information on

the
§ type of fenestrations identified for the project,
§ thermal transmittance value (U-Factor) of each type,
§ solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of each type, and
§ visible light transmittance (VLT) of each type;
o Schedule of roofing materials, which includes information on the
§ roof type, and
§ thermal transmittance value (U-factor) of each type;
o Schedule of façade materials, which includes information on the
§ type of materials used for walls, and
§ thermal transmittance value (U-factor) of each type;
• Calculations of the overall thermal transfer value (OTTV) of the project based on the plans
and schedules of materials identified; and
project.
Submitted the plans and specifications showing design and materials to be used, and
1 calculations on the OTTV based on the materials identified on the project in compliance
with the requirements for an energy efficient building envelope.
Submitted the plans and specifications showing design and materials to be used, and
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1.6.3.2. Stage 2
o Changes in the submission for Stage 1,
• As-built plans and specifications of the project walls and roofs, which should include:
o Details of gaskets, weather-stripping, door bottom sweeps, and seals within and
around window and door assemblies,
o Exterior insulation for moisture protection for the project façade,
o Schedule of fenestrations, which includes information on the
§ type of fenestrations identified for the project,
§ thermal transmittance value (U-Factor) of each type,
§ solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of each type,
§ visible light transmittance (VLT) of each type, and
§ manufacturer's specifications of the installed materials;
o Schedule of roofing materials, which includes information on the
§ roof type,
§ thermal transmittance value (U-factor) of each type, and
o Schedule of façade materials, which includes information on the
§ type of materials used for walls,
§ thermal transmittance value (U-factor) of each type, and
• Project documentation on the implementation of the design of the building envelope, which
should include:
o Installation records, and
o Service contracts;
• Testing report on the air tightness of the air-conditioned spaces.
Submitted the as-built plans and specifications providing information on the actual
materials used, project documentation on the implementation of the designed building
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envelope, and testing report on air tightness of air-conditioned spaces in compliance
with the requirements for an energy efficient building envelope.
Submitted the as-built plans and specifications providing information on the actual
0 materials used, project documentation on the implementation of the designed building
envelope and testing report on air tightness of air-conditioned spaces.
1.7. EN-07 ENERGY-EFFICIENT AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM
This credit aims to:
• Reduce energy consumption of the project through the procurement and use of energy
efficient air-conditioning systems; and
• Reduce energy demand of the project from cooling.
1.7.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the energy base case for cooling for the whole building;
o If the project team targeted EN-03 Natural Ventilation, use the energy base case for
cooling; or
o If the project has not conducted an energy base case for cooling,
§ Identify energy consumption rates for cooling in accordance with Philippine

§ For cooling systems not reflected in the PEC, identify the reference standard
and the energy consumption rates for the identified system; and
§ Calculate the energy consumption in cooling for the whole building in

kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour
shift;
2. Prepare the energy design case for cooling integrating energy efficient air-conditioning
systems;
o Identify energy efficient air-conditioning system for the project with the minimum
performance based on the Philippine Green Building Code, Section 10. Energy Efficiency,
Subsection 10.5.1 Air Conditioning System;
o Calculate the energy consumption in cooling integrating energy efficient air-

conditioning systems in kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person)
based on an 8-hour shift; and

the energy consumption base case for cooling;
3. Install the identified energy efficient air-conditioning system in the project.
1.7.3. Compliance
1.7.3.1. Stage 1
• Energy base case report for cooling, which should include:
o Energy consumption rates in accordance with the PEC,
o For cooling systems not reflected in the PEC, submit the
o Information on the projected occupancy rates, and
o Calculation of the peak energy consumption for cooling in kilowatts per square
• Energy design case report for cooling, which should include:
o Specifications for the air-conditioning system designed for the project, which should
include:
§ Type of air-conditioning system identified,
§ Capacity of the air-conditioning system,
§ Minimum efficiency required for the type of air-conditioning system, and
§ Energy efficiency rating of the identified system for the project;
o Information on the computed occupancy rates,
o Calculation of the potential peak energy consumption for cooling in kilowatts per
o Calculation on the percentage of energy consumption reduction for cooling

compared to the energy base case;
• Electrical plan providing information on the air-conditioning system; and
• Purchase orders on the specified equipment in the design of the project.
Submitted plans and specifications providing information on the energy efficient air-
1 conditioning system and project documentation on the procurement of the energy
efficient system in the project.
1.7.3.2. Stage 2

o Narrative how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the calculation of the potential energy consumption reduction based on the
implemented system;
o Calculation of the potential peak energy consumption of the implemented system in

kilowatts per square meter per person (kW/m2/person) based on an 8-hour shift, and
o Calculation on the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the

energy consumption base case for cooling.
• Specifications for the air-conditioning system installed in the project, which should include:
o Type of air-conditioning system installed,
o Capacity of the air-conditioning system,
o Minimum efficiency required for the type of air-conditioning installed, and
o Actual energy efficiency rating of the installed system based on the manufacturer’s
specification;
• As-built electrical plan of the installed air-conditioning system;
• Manufacturer's specifications of the installed equipment,
• Project documentation on the installed air-conditioning system, which should include:
o Photographs.
Submitted as-built plans and specifications providing information on the use of efficient
1 air-conditioning system, and project documentation of the installation of the air-
conditioning system in the project.
1.8. EN-08 BUILDING AUTOMATION SYSTEM
This credit aims to monitor and control energy-consuming systems of the project using
automation systems.
1.8.2. Requirements
Requirement for this credit is to connect the energy meters to the building automation
system (BAS), which should include:
• Automatic controls, and
• Performance monitoring.
1.8.3. Compliance
1.8.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications, which should include information on:
o Connection of energy meters to the BAS,
o Automatic controls,
o Performance monitoring,
o Location of the energy meters in the design, and
o Scope of each meter;
• Project documentation confirming intent of using BAS, which should include:
o Purchase orders on the specified products, materials or equipment in the design of

the project, or
o Service contract with a BAS supplier confirming the intent of using BAS in the
project for at least five (5) years.
Points Compliance Requirement
Submitted plans, specifications, and project documentation confirming intent on using

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BAS in the project.
1.8.3.2. Stage 2

o Narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit; and
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications, which should include information on:
o Connection of energy meters to the BAS,
o Automatic controls,
o Performance monitoring,
o Location of the energy meters in the design, and
o Scope of each meter;
• Project documentation on the installation of BAS, which should include:
o Photographs.
Points Compliance Requirement
Submitted as-built plans, specifications and project documentation confirming the use of
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a BAS in the project.
2. WATER EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION
2.1. WT-01 WATER CONSUMPTION REDUCTION
This credit aims to
• reduce the potable water consumption of the project through water conservation and
efficiency; and
• reduce overall potable water demand of the project.
2.1.2. Requirements
1. Identify the target percentage of potable water consumption reduction for the project;
2. Prepare the water base case for the project, excluding irrigation;
o Identify the water-consuming systems in the design of the project, which should
include
§ mechanical equipment,
§ plumbing fixtures and fittings, which must include
§ water closets,
§ urinals,
§ faucets, and
§ showers;
§ recycled water system,
§ rainwater collection, and
§ other process water for appliances, which should include
§ dishwashers, and
§ washing machines;
o Identify the water consumption rates of the identified water-consuming systems in

the design of the project in accordance with the Revised National Plumbing Code of the
Philippines (National Master Plumbers Association of the Philippines, 2000);
o For water-consuming systems not reflected in the Plumbing Code, identify the
reference standard and the water consumption rates for the identified water-
consuming system;
o Calculate the peak potable water consumption in cubic meters per person
(m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
3. Prepare the water design case for the project;
o Identify the water-efficient strategies in the design of the project, which should
include
§ water-efficient mechanical equipment,
§ water-efficient plumbing fixtures and fittings,
§ rainwater collection,
§ recycled water system, and
§ water-efficient appliances;
o Use the water consumption rates for the identified water-efficient strategies for the
design case of the project;
o Calculate the potential peak potable water consumption in cubic meters per person
(m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift; and
o Calculate the percentage of potential peak potable water consumption reduction

compared to the water base case;
calculated potable water consumption reduction.
2.1.3. Compliance
2.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Water base case report, which should include the
o list of water-consuming systems in the design of the project,
o water consumption rates in accordance with the Plumbing Code,
o for water-consuming systems not reflected in the Plumbing Code, the project team
must also submit the
§ water consumption rates for the identified system;

o calculation of the peak potable water consumption in cubic meters per person
(m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
• Water design case report, which should include the
o relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the proposed

water-efficient strategies,
o schedule of loads providing information on the water consumption rates of the

identified water-consuming systems in the project,
o relevant sections of plans providing information on the location of the identified

equipment and fixtures,
o calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption in cubic meters per
person (m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift, and
o calculation of the target percentage of potable water consumption reduction

project.
Submitted a water base case report, and a water design case report reflecting a water
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consumption reduction of fifty percent (50%) or more.
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consumption reduction of forty percent (40%) to less than fifty percent (<50%).
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consumption reduction of thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent (<40%).
1 Submitted a water base case report, and a water design case report.
0 Submitted a water base case report.
2.1.3.2. Stage 2

implemented water-efficient strategies, which should include information on the
o technical specifications providing information on the water consumption rates of
the installed water-consuming systems in the project,
o plumbing and piping layout providing information on the location of equipment

and fixtures, and
o Information on the computed occupancy rates;
• Report on the calculation of the potential potable water consumption reduction based on
the implemented strategies, which should include the
o calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption of the implemented

strategies in cubic meters per person (m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift, and
o calculation of the percentage of potable water consumption reduction compared to

the water base case;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include
o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications and project

6 documentation on the implemented strategies, and report on the calculations reflecting
potential peak potable water consumption reduction of fifty percent (50%) or more.

documentation on the implemented strategies, and report on the calculations reflecting
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potential peak potable water consumption reduction of forty percent (40%) to less than
fifty percent (<50%).

documentation on the implemented strategies, and report on the calculations reflecting
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potential peak potable water consumption reduction of thirty percent (30%) to less than
forty percent (<40%).
1 Submitted project documentation on the implemented strategies.

2.2. WT-02 WATER MONITORING
This credit aims to
• measure and monitor the potable water consumption in the project; and
• improve the management of water-consuming systems in the project by promoting proper

monitoring through the installation of water meters.
2.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify the water meters to be installed in the project;
o Monitor the total water consumption for the whole building,
o Clearly identify the scope of each meter, and
o Install meters easily accessible for reading and maintenance;
2. Establish policies and procedures for monitoring the water consumption in the project,
which must include
o water meter reading,
o recording and documentation,
o calibration and maintenance of each meters in accordance with the manufacturer's

calibration schedule, and
o regular reporting of water consumption to the project owners;
3. Install the water meters for the identified water-consuming systems.
If there is a building automation system (BAS), connect the water meters to the BAS.
2.2.3. Compliance
2.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters, which must include information
on the
o location of the water meters;

• Policies and procedures for monitoring the water consumption in the project, which must
include
o method and schedule for water meter reading,
o method for recording and documentation,
o calibration and maintenance of each water meters in accordance with the

manufacturer's calibration schedule,
o method and schedule for reporting the potable water consumption of the project to
the project owners, and
o responsible parties for implementing the established policies and procedures;
• Purchase orders of the identified water meters to be installed.
If there is a BAS, the project team must also submit relevant sections of the plans and
specifications providing information on how the water meters will be connected to the BAS.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters providing

information on the monitoring of the total potable water consumption of the whole
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building, and policies and procedures for monitoring the potable water consumption in
the project.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and schedules of water meters providing

1 information on the monitoring of the total potable water consumption of the whole
building.
0 Submitted relevant section of plans providing information on the main water meter.
2.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters, which must include
information on the
o location of the water meters;
• Project documentation on the installation of the water meters, which should include

o photographs.
If there is a BAS, the project team must also submit relevant sections of as-built plans and
specifications providing information on how the water meters were connected to the BAS.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters providing
2 information on the monitoring of the total potable water consumption of the whole
building.
1 Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and schedules of water meters.
Submitted relevant section of as-built plans providing information on the main water
0
meter.
2.3. WT-03 EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION
This credit aims to
• reduce the potable water consumption of the project through efficient landscape irrigation;
and
• reduce the overall potable water demand of the project through the use of efficient
landscape irrigation.
2.3.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the water base case for irrigation;
o Identify the water demand for irrigation based on the existing landscape features;
o Identify water consumption rates for irrigation systems in accordance with

the Revised National Plumbing Code of the Philippines (National Master Plumbers
Association of the Philippines, 2000);
o For irrigation systems not reflected in the Plumbing Code, identify the reference
standard and the water consumption rates for the identified system; and
o Calculate the peak potable water consumption for irrigation in cubic meters per
person (m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
2. Prepare the water design case for irrigation;
o Identify the strategies to reduce the potable water consumption for irrigation, which
should include
§ rainwater harvesting,
§ wastewater recycling,
§ automatic irrigation controls, and
§ use of plant species that require less or no irrigation;
o calculate the potential peak potable water consumption for irrigation in cubic
meters per person (m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift; and
o Calculate the potential percentage of potential water consumption reduction

compared to the water base case for irrigation;
calculated potable water consumption reduction for irrigation.
2.3.3. Compliance
2.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Water base case report for irrigation, which should include the
o water consumption rates for landscape features for the project,
o water consumption rates in accordance with the Plumbing Code,
o for irrigation systems not reflected in the Plumbing Code, the project team must also
submit the
§ relevant sections of the reference standard identified, and
§ water consumption rates for the identified system;
o calculation of the peak potable water consumption for irrigation in cubic meters per
person (m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift;
• Water design case report for irrigation, which should include the
o calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption for irrigation in cubic
meters per person (m3/person) based on an 8-hour shift, and
o calculation of the percentage of potable water consumption reduction for irrigation

project.
Submitted water base case for irrigation, and water design case for irrigation reflecting
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that landscaping does not use potable water.
Submitted water base case for irrigation, and water design case for irrigation reflecting a
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potable water consumption reduction for irrigation of fifty percent (50%).
2.3.3.2. Stage 2

o changes from the submission for Stage 1,

implemented strategies for irrigation;
• Report on the calculation of the potential potable water consumption reduction for
irrigation based on the implemented strategies, which should include the
o calculation of the potential peak potable water consumption of the implemented

strategies for irrigation in cubic meters per person (m3/person) based on an 8-hour
shift, and
o calculation of the percentage of potable water consumption reduction for irrigation

compared to the water base case for irrigation;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to reduce potable water consumption

for irrigation, which should include
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented

landscaping design,
o photographs.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications reflecting that the
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implemented design for landscaping that does not use potable water.
Submitted relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented

strategies to reduce potable water consumption for irrigation, project documentation
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reflecting the implemented landscaping design, and report on the calculations reflecting
a potable water consumption reduction for irrigation of fifty percent (50%).
2.4. WT-04 EFFLUENT QUALITY MONITORING
This credit aims to reduce the impact on the local environment by effectively managing the
quality of effluent discharge of the project.
2.4.2. Requirements
1. Identify the minimum effluent standards appropriate for each body of water for the project
in accordance with Section 7, General Effluent Standards, Department of Environment and
Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order No. 2016-08 – Water Quality Guidelines and
General Effluent Standards of 2016 (DENR, May 2016);
2. Connect to an existing sewage treatment plant (STP) or implement effluent treatment

strategies to ensure effluent quality from the project; and
3. Implement the identified strategies to manage the effluent quality of the project.
2.4.3. Compliance
2.4.3.1. Stage 1
• Policy for the target minimum effluent standards for the project.
If the project has access to a sewage treatment plant (STP), the project team must also
submit:
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications on the connection of the project to the STP,
which includes information on the
o location of STP,
o existing sewer lines, and
o location of the tapping point or sampling point.
If the project has no access to STP, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the identified

strategies; and
project.

If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and
3 specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, and policy to ensure the
highest effluent quality level in the project.
If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and
3 specifications on the identified effluent treatment strategies, and policy to ensure the
highest effluent quality level in the project.
If the project has access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and
1 specifications on the connection of the project to an STP, and policy for the target
effluent quality in accordance with the minimum required level based on the standard.
If the project has no access to an STP, submitted relevant sections of plans and
1 specifications on the identified effluent treatment strategies, and policy for the target
effluent quality in accordance with the minimum required level based on the standard.
2.4.3.2. Stage 2
include:
• Changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
• Narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit;
If the project was connected to a STP, the project team must submit relevant sections of as-
built plans and specifications showing:
• Location of STP,
• Existing sewer lines, and
• Location of a tapping point or sampling point.
If the project has no access to STP, the project team must submit:
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications showing the identified strategies; and
• Records on the implemented strategies, which should include:
o Photographs.
If the project has access to an STP, submitted as-built plans, specifications and
3 implementation records reflecting connection to a STP, and policy to ensure the highest
effluent quality level.
If the project has no access to an STP, submitted as-built plans, specifications and
3 implementation records on the effluent treatment strategies, and policy to ensure the
highest effluent quality level.
If the project has access to an STP, submitted as-built plans, specifications and
1 implementation records reflecting connection to a STP, and policy for the target effluent
quality compliant with the minimum required level.
If the project has no access to an STP, submitted plans, specifications and

1 implementation records on the effluent treatment strategies, and policy for the target
effluent quality compliant with the minimum required level.
3. WASTE MANAGEMENT
3.1. WS-01 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT
• Ensure the effective management of waste;
• Divert waste from landfills; and
• Reduce waste produced in the project.
3.1.2. Requirements
1. Identify the target percentage of construction waste diversion for the project.
2. Prepare the base case for the potential construction waste generation in the project;
o Identify the potential sources and amount of waste in the project during
construction; and
o Calculate the peak construction waste generation in kilograms (kg);
3. Establish a waste management system, which should include:
o Strategies to divert waste from landfill during construction, which may include:
§ Reusing materials on site or in other sites,
§ Reducing overall waste generation, or
§ Recycling;
o Procedures for the implementation of the strategies during construction; and
o Communication with the project team, external contractors, and suppliers for the
waste management system of the project; and
4. Implement the strategies to divert waste from the project during construction;
5. Calculate the percentage of diverted waste during construction.
3.1.3. Compliance
3.1.3.1. Stage 1
o Summary of the waste management system, and

• Policy on the target construction waste diversion for the project;
• Construction waste base case report, which should include information on:
o Sources of waste in the project, and
o Potential amount of waste in kilograms (kg);
• Waste management system, which should include information on:
o Strategies to divert waste during construction,
o Procedures for the implementation of the strategies, and
o Communication plan for the implementation of the strategies;
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, and suppliers for the waste
management system of the project.
Submitted construction waste base case report, a waste management system with a target
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diversion of eighty percent (80%) or more of construction waste.
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diversion of sixty percent (60%) to less than eighty percent (<80%) of construction waste.
2 diversion of at least forty percent (40%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of construction
waste.
Submitted a construction waste base case report, and a waste management system for the
1
project.
0 Submitted a construction waste base case report.
3.1.3.2. Stage 2
• Project documentation of the implementation of the waste management system, which

should include:
o Monitoring reports,
o Communication with the project team, external contractors, and suppliers on the
waste management system, and
o Photographs showing the collection, transportation, disposal, and other processes

involved in the waste management system;
• Report on the calculation of the percentage of diverted waste from the project based on the
documented generated construction wastes against the base case.
Submitted project documentation on the implementation of the waste management

6 system, and report on the calculations showing diverted construction waste of eighty
percent (80%) or more.

4 system, and report on the calculations showing diverted construction waste of sixty
percent (60%) to less than eighty percent (<80%).

2 system, and report on the calculations showing diverted construction waste of forty
percent (40%) to less than sixty percent (<60%).

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system.
3.2. WS-02 MATERIALS RECOVERY FACILITY
• Ensure the effective management of waste; and
• Reduce burden for additional infrastructure for waste by properly managing waste from the
source.
3.2.2. Requirements
1. Prepare the base case for the potential waste generation for the construction and operations
of the building;
o Identify the potential sources and amount of waste in the project; and
o Calculate the peak construction waste generation in kilograms (kg);
2. Design a materials recovery facility (MRF) for the construction and operations of the
project. The MRF must comply with the following:
o Clearly marked areas for segregated waste, which should include:
§ Biodegradable wastes,
§ Non-biodegradable wastes, and
§ Recyclable wastes;
o Allocated adequate space to store the projected amount of waste generated during
the construction and operation of the building, with the following minimum space:
§ For projects with a total gross floor area of less than 5000 m2, provide 2 m2 of
net floor for the MRF per 1000m2of the project;
§ For projects with a total gross floor area equal to or more than 5000 m2,
§ Provide a minimum of 10m2 for the MRF; and
§ Where catering is provided, an additional 2 m2 per 1000 m2;
o Located within the project site; and
o Provided with sufficient access for vehicles for collection;
3. Establish policies and procedures for the use of the MRF for the construction and
operations of the project, which should include waste management procedures for:
o Segregation,
o Collection,
o Handling, and
o Disposal of waste.
If the project targeted WS-01 Construction Waste Diversion, use the policies and procedures in
managing construction waste.
4. Construct the MRF.
3.2.3. Compliance
3.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Waste base case report, which should include information on:
o Sources of waste for the construction and operations of the project, and
o Projected amount of waste for each identified source in kilograms (kg);
• Plans and specifications for the MRF, which should include information on:
o Areas for the different types of wastes,
o Minimum required area of the MRF in square meters (m2),
o Total area of the MRF in square meters (m2),
o Location of the MRF, and
o Access of collection vehicles to the MRF;
• Policies and procedures for the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the
o Segregation,
o Collection,
o Handling, and
o Disposal of wastes.
Submitted a waste base case report, plans and specifications for the MRF, and policies
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and procedures for the use of the MRF for the construction and operations of the project.
2 Submitted a waste base case report, and plans and specifications for the MRF.
1 Submitted a waste base case report.

3.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Project documentation of the construction of the MRF, which should include:
o As-built plans and specifications of the MRF, which should include information on:
§ Location of the MRF,
§ Total area of the MRF, and
§ Access to the MRF;
o Photographs;
• Project documentation of the use of the MRF during construction, which should include:
o Log of generated construction wastes,
o Monitoring reports,
o Photographs, and
o Communication with the project team and contractors on the procedures for the use
of the MRF.
Submitted project documentation of the construction of the MRF, communications with

4 the project team and contractors on the use of the MRF, and project documentation of
the use of the MRF during construction.
Submitted project documentation of the construction of the MRF, and communications

2
with the project team and contractors on the use of the MRF.
1 Submitted project documentation of the construction of the MRF.

4. MANAGEMENT
4.1. MN-01 GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONAL
This credit aims to ensure efficient delivery of the application and certification process for
projects with the support of a Green Building Professional.
4.1.2. Requirements
1. Identify a Green Building Professional (GBP) for the project that has the following
qualifications:
o For Certified BERDE Professionals (CBP), the professional must
§ undergone and completed the BERDE Professional Basic Training Course,
§ passed the qualifying examination for CBPs, and
§ be in good standing; or
o For GBP under different certification programs, the professional must
§ be certified or licensed as a GBP under a certification program for

professionals by a member National Green Building Council (NGBC) of the
World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), or
§ be certified or licensed as a GBP by a training institution that complies

with ISO 17021: Conformity Assessment – Requirements for Bodies Providing Audit
and Certification of Management Systems.
2. Employ a GBP specifically for the project for at least the duration and completion of
the BERDE Certification process.
4.1.3. Compliance
4.1.3.1. Stage 1
The project owner must submit:
• Accomplished Template - Green Building Professional, and
• Service contract with the scope for at least the duration and completion of
the BERDE Certification process of the project.
Submitted the service contract of the employed GBP with the scope for at least the
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duration and completion of the BERDE Certification process.
4.2. MN-02 STAKEHOLDER CONSULTATION
This credit aims to
• support project owners in developing inclusive and functional projects through

consultations with materially-affected stakeholders; and
• engage the community in developing projects that addresses the socio-economic needs of
the community.
4.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify the materially-affected stakeholder for the project, which should include
representatives from the
o local community,
o members of the project team,
o clients and investors, or
o potential users of the project;
2. Conduct stakeholder consultations prior to finalizing the designs for the project.
4.2.3. Compliance
4.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project team
complied with the requirements of the credit; and
• Report on the stakeholder consultations, which should include the
o list of stakeholders consulted,
o agenda of the consultations,
o minutes of the consultations,
o recommendations from the stakeholders, and
o actions adopted in the design of the project.
Submitted a report on the stakeholder consultations that includes the recommendations

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that were adopted in the design of the project.
4.3. MN-03 DESIGN CHARRETTE
This credit aims to support the project team in identifying the most cost-effective and
sustainable strategies for the design, construction and operations of the project.
4.3.2. Requirements
1. Conduct regular design charrettes with the relevant members of the project team; and
2. Communicate the target credits and requirements for the project to the project team.
4.3.3. Compliance
4.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should include a
o summary of the design charrettes, and
o narrative how the project team complied with the requirements of the credit;
• Report on the design charrettes, which should include the
o attendance list of each charrettes,
o agenda of each charrettes, and
o minutes of each charrettes.
Submitted a report on the design charrettes conducted together with the relevant
1 members of the project team to finalize the design and guide the construction of the
project.
5. USE OF LAND AND ECOLOGY
5.1. LE-01 LAND REUSE
This credit aims to
• discourage the use of greenfield, or undeveloped open space, natural habitat or land used for
food production or agriculture; and
• promote the remediation and redevelopment of brownfield, or previously developed land.
5.1.2. Requirements
1. Conduct site assessment before implementing the project, which must include information
on the
o footprint of the previously developed building in the project site,
o previous use or type of building in the project site,
o period when the land was previously used, and
o contaminations in the project site; and
2. Construct the project on a previously developed land, which was used for institutional,
industrial, commercial or residential applications for the last 20 years, except for land used
for food production or agriculture.
If the land is contaminated, additional requirements for this credit are the following:
1. Implement the necessary land remediation measures based on ASTM E1903-11 — Standard
Practice for Environmental Site Assessments: Phase II Environmental Site Assessment
Process (ASTM International, 2011) prior to the redevelopment of the site; and
2. Conduct a final site assessment reflecting the conditions of the site after implementing the
necessary land remediation measures.
5.1.3. Compliance
5.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the initial site assessment, which should include information on the
o footprint of the previously developed building in the project site,

o period when the land was previously used, and
o contaminations in the project site;
• Project documentation on the previously constructed project in the project site; and
• Site plan reflecting the
o total area of the previously developed land, and
o building footprint of the project.
If the land is contaminated, the project team must also submit a report on the implemented
land remediation measures, which should include the
• summary of the strategies implemented for land remediation;
• service contracts of the implemented strategies for land remediation; and
• test results reflecting the conditions of the site after implementing the necessary land
remediation measures.
Submitted a report on the initial site assessment of the project and the site plan of the
3 project. If the land is contaminated, also submitted a report on the implemented land
remediation measure prior to the development of the project.
Submitted a report on the initial site assessment of the project and the site plan of the
2
project.
1 Submitted a report on the initial site assessment of the project.

5.2. LE-02 PROTECTION OF ECOLOGICAL FEATURES
This credit aims to protect and preserve the ecological features in the project site and its
immediate surroundings.
5.2.2. Requirements
1. Implement strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, including
o erosion brought by stormwater,
o construction wastewater runoff,
o construction-related sediments reaching receiving watercourses, and
o air pollution brought by dust and particulate matters;
2. Conduct site assessment to identify existing critical ecological features within the project
site and its immediate surroundings, including
o trees of significant ecological value, as declared by the Forest Management Bureau

(FMB),
o natural watercourses, and
o wetland areas.
If there are existing critical ecological features, additional requirements for this credit are
the following:
1. Identify appropriate strategies to protect the existing critical ecological features within the
project site and its immediate surroundings;
2. Implement the identified strategies prior to any preliminary site construction or

preparation works, including site clearing and constructing temporary site facilities, and
until the completion of the project;
3. Conduct a site assessment on the implementation of the identified strategies after the
construction of the project; and
4. Identify and implement appropriate strategies to continuously protect the existing critical
ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings after the
construction of the project.
5.2.3. Compliance
5.2.3.1. Stage 1

• Project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction

activity pollution, which should include
o relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies,
o policies and procedures to prevent erosion and air pollution,
o purchase orders,
o official receipts,
o communication with the project team on the identified strategies to prevent and
control construction activity pollution;
• Report on the site assessment with information on the existing critical ecological features in
the project site and its immediate surroundings.
If there are existing critical ecological features, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications reflecting the strategies to protect the existing
critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate surroundings; and
• Policies and procedures to continuously protect the existing critical ecological features
within the project site and its immediate surroundings after the construction of the project.
If there are no existing critical ecological features, the project team must also submit a duly
signed report from a licensed environmental planner or landscape architect certifying that the
project has no existing critical ecological features within the project site.
Submitted a project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control

construction activity pollution, a site assessment report identifying existing critical
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ecological features, and a duly licensed report from a qualified professional certifying
that the project has no existing critical ecological features within the project site.

construction activity pollution, a site assessment report identifying existing critical
ecological features, relevant sections on plans and specifications reflecting the identified
2 strategies to protect existing critical ecological features within the project site and
immediate surroundings, and policies and procedures to continuously protect the
existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings.

1 construction activity pollution, and a site assessment report identifying existing critical
ecological features.

0
construction activity pollution.
5.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction

activity pollution, which should include
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies,
o report on the implementation of policies and procedures,
o monitoring reports, and
o photographs.
If there are existing critical ecological features, the project team must also submit:
• Report on the site assessment confirming that the existing critical ecological features within
the project site and its immediate surroundings were effectively protected during
construction;
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies to

protect the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings; and
o monitoring reports,
o photographs.
Submitted a project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and

control construction activity pollution, and a duly licensed report from a qualified
2
professional certifying that the project has no existing critical ecological features within
the project site during Stage 1.

2
the existing critical ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings were effectively protected during construction, and relevant sections of as-
built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies to protect the existing
critical ecological features within the project site and immediate surroundings.

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control construction activity pollution.
5.3. LE-03 IMPROVEMENT OF ECOLOGICAL FEATURES
This credit aims to
• improve or restore the ecological features within the project site and its immediate
surroundings; and
• contribute to the improvement of the local biodiversity.
5.3.2. Requirements
1. Implement strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, including
o erosion brought by stormwater,
o construction wastewater runoff,
o construction-related sediments reaching receiving watercourses, and
o air pollution brought by dust and particulate matters;
2. Identify strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site, such as
o using native plant species,
o rehabilitating natural watercourses and wetland areas, or
o integrating of green roofs and green walls;
3. Implement the identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution
and to improve the ecological features within the project site.
5.3.3. Compliance
5.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Project documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction

activity pollution;
o If the project team pursued LE-02 Protection of Ecological Features, use the project
documentation on the identified strategies to prevent and control construction
activity pollution;
o If the project did not pursue LE-02, submit a project documentation on the
identified strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution, which
§ relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies,
§ policies and procedures to prevent erosion and air pollution,
§ purchase orders,
§ official receipts,
§ service contracts, and
§ communication with the project team on the identified strategies to prevent

and control construction activity pollution;
• Project documentation on the identified strategies to improve the ecological features within
the project site, which should include
o target improvements,
o relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies,
o policies and procedures on the identified strategies,
o purchase orders, and
o service contracts.
Submitted a project documentation to prevent and control construction activity

3 pollution, and a project documentation reflecting three (3) identified strategies to
improve the ecological features within the project site.

2 pollution, and a project documentation reflecting two (2) identified strategies to improve
the ecological features within the project site.

1 pollution, and a project documentation reflecting one (1) identified strategy to improve
the ecological features within the project site.

0
pollution.
5.3.3.2. Stage 2
o narrative on how the project has complied with requirements of the credit;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to prevent and control construction

activity pollution;
o If the project pursued LE-02, use the project documentation on the implemented
strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution;
o If the project did not pursue LE-02, submit a project documentation on the
implemented strategies to prevent and control construction activity pollution,
which should include
§ relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented

strategies,
§ report on the implementation of policies and procedures,
§ monitoring reports, and
§ photographs;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies to improve the ecological features

within the project site, which should include
o relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies,
o report on the implementation of the established policies and procedures,
o delivery records,
o photographs.

3 control construction activity pollution, and a project documentation reflecting three (3)
implemented strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site.

2 control construction activity pollution, and a project documentation reflecting two (2)
implemented strategies to improve the ecological features within the project site.

1 control construction activity pollution, and a project documentation reflecting one (1)
implemented strategy to improve the ecological features within the project site.

0
control construction activity pollution.
5.4. LE-04 PROMOTION OF OPEN SPACES
This credit aims to improve the local biodiversity by providing a high ratio of vegetated
open space in the project.
5.4.2. Requirements
Requirement for this credit is to develop at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total lot
area as vegetated open space. The vegetated open space must have the following:
• Accessible to the users of the project, and
• More than one (1) native or adapted plant species that benefit or contribute to the local
ecology. Turf grass is not considered as a vegetated open space.
5.4.3. Compliance
5.4.3.1. Stage 1
• Site plan, which includes information on the
o total lot area of the project,
o location of the vegetated open space,
o total area of the vegetated open space, and
o access to the open space for the users of the project;
• Landscape plan, which includes information on the types of plants designed for the
vegetated open space;
• Report on the calculation of the required vegetated open space of the project; and
• Purchase orders on the specified products, materials or equipment for the vegetated open
space.
Submitted site plan, landscape plan, and report on the calculation reflecting fifty-five
3
percent (55%) or more of total lot area as vegetated open space.
Submitted site plan, landscape plan, and report on the calculation reflecting forty
2 percent (40%) to less than fifty-five percent (<55%) of the total lot area as vegetated open
space.
Submitted site plan, landscape plan, and report on the calculation reflecting twenty-five
1
percent (25%) to less than forty percent (<40%) of the total lot area as vegetated open
space.
5.4.3.2. Stage 2
• As-built site plan, which includes information on the
o total lot area of the project,
o location of the vegetated open space,
o total area of the vegetated open space, and
o access to the open space for users of the project;
• As-built landscape plan which includes information on the types of plants included in the
vegetated open space;
• Report on the calculation of the total vegetated open space developed in the project; and
• Project documentation on the implemented plans for the vegetated open space, which
should include
o photographs.
Submitted as-built site plan, as-built landscape plan, report on the calculation of the
3 total vegetated open space reflecting fifty-five percent (55%) or more of total lot area as
vegetated open space.
2 total vegetated open space reflecting forty percent (40%) to less than fifty-five percent
(<55%) of the total lot area as vegetated open space.
1 total vegetated open space reflecting twenty-five percent (25%) to less than forty percent
(<40%) of the total lot area as vegetated open space.
5.5. LE-05 HEAT ISLAND REDUCTION
This credit aims to minimize the contribution of the project in increasing the temperature
of the immediate microclimate of the site.
5.5.2. Requirements
1. Identify appropriate strategies for the project to reduce heat absorption, which should
include
o vegetated open spaces,
o green roofs and green walls,
o open-grid pavement systems with vegetation for hardscapes,
o shaded hardscapes using trees, vegetation, or placing under roof structures, or
o roofing materials and shading structures having the following specifications:
§ Roof pitch less than 15° must have
§ an initial solar reflectance index (SRI) more than 82, or
§ a three-year SRI more than 64.
§ Roof pitch more than 15° must have
§ an initial SRI more than 39, or
§ a three-year SRI more than 34.
2. Implement appropriate strategies to reduce heat absorption for at least fifty percent (50%)
of all horizontal surfaces in the project site, which includes landscapes, hardscapes, and
roofing.
5.5.3. Compliance
5.5.3.1. Stage 1
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies, which should
include information on the
o total site area,
o identified strategies to reduce heat absorption for the project, and

o SRI values of roofing materials and shading structures;
• report on the calculations of the total horizontal area with potentially reduced heat
absorption; and
• purchase orders on the specified products, materials or equipment in the design of the
project.
Submitted relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified strategies, and
3 report on the calculations reflecting the potential reduced heat absorption of seventy
percent (70%) and above of total horizontal surfaces based on the identified strategies.
report on the calculations reflecting the potential reduced heat absorption of sixty
2
percent (60%) to less than seventy percent (<70%) of total horizontal surfaces based on the
identified strategies.
report on the calculations reflecting the potential reduced heat absorption of fifty
1
percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of total horizontal surfaces based on the
identified strategies.
5.5.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on the implemented strategies, which
should include information on the
o total site area with the implemented strategies to reduce heat absorption, and
o SRI values of roofing materials and shading structures;
• Report on the calculations of the total horizontal area with reduced heat absorption;
o photographs.

strategies, and report on the calculations reflecting the reduced heat absorption of
3
seventy percent (70%) and above of total horizontal surfaces based on the implemented
strategies.

strategies, and report on the calculations reflecting the reduced heat absorption of sixty
2
percent (60%) to less than seventy percent (<70%) of total horizontal surfaces based on the
implemented strategies.

strategies, and report on the calculations reflecting the reduced heat absorption of fifty
1
percent (50%) to less than sixty percent (<60%) of total horizontal surfaces based on the
implemented strategies.
5.6. LE-06 FLOOD RISK MINIMIZATION
• Reduce the risk to flooding; and
• Reduce the impact of flooding to the project.
5.6.2. Requirements
1. Conduct a site assessment on the flooding risks of the project site; and
2. Locate the project in a low flooding risk area.
If the project is in a flood-prone area, additional requirements for this credit are the
following:
1. Identify appropriate adaptive measures to reduce impact of flooding, which may include
o raising the main floor level at least 0.60 meters above the highest elevation of the
flood level,
o providing elevated bridges and walkways,
o providing standby inflatable rafts in case of emergencies, or
o establishing policies and procedures for evacuation and rescue operations;
2. Implement the identified strategies to minimize flood risk in the project.
5.6.3. Compliance
5.6.3.1. Stage 1
• Flooding assessment report for the project site showing the highest flood level data based on
the information from the local government, the National Mapping and Resource
Information Authority (NAMRIA) or the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources (DENR).
If the project is located in a flood-prone area, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of plans and specifications, which includes information on the
o identified flooding adaptive measures,
o identified evacuation and rescue strategies, and

o height of the highest elevation of flooding in the project site;
• Policies and procedures for evacuation and rescue; and
• Purchase orders on the specified products, materials or equipment for the identified
strategies, and service contracts.
Submitted flooding assessment report providing information that the project site is in a
2
low flood risk area.
Submitted flooding assessment report providing information that the project site is a
flood-prone area, relevant sections of plans and specifications on the identified flooding
2
adaptive measures and identified evacuation and rescue strategies, and policies and
procedures for evacuation and rescue.
1 Submitted flooding assessment report.
5.6.3.2. Stage 2
include
• changes in the submission for Stage 1, and
• narrative on how the project complied with the requirements of the credit.
If the project is located in a flood-prone area, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications, which includes information on the
o implemented flooding adaptive measures,
o implemented evacuation and rescue strategies, and
o height of the highest elevation of flooding in the project site;
o photographs.
Submitted flooding assessment report providing information that the project site is in a
2
low flood risk area during Stage 1.
Submitted flooding assessment report providing information that the project site is a
flood-prone area during Stage 1, relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications on
2 the implemented flooding adaptive measures and implemented evacuation and rescue
strategies, and project documentation on the implementation of flooding adaptive
measures.
6. GREEN MATERIALS
6.1. MT-01 GREEN PROCUREMENT
This credit aims to lessen the environmental impact of the project when procuring
products.
6.1.2. Requirements
1. Identify materials with less environmental impacts, which must be products that are
certified as:
o Materials with recycled content,
o Non-hazardous materials,
o Materials with low Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content,
o Certified wood under the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification
(PEFC) or the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and
o Eco-labelled products under the National Ecolabelling Program Green Choice

Philippines or equivalent labelling program under the Global Eco-Labelling
Network (GEN);
2. Procure at least twenty percent (20%) materials with less environmental impacts based on
the total costs of materials for the project.
6.1.3. Compliance
6.1.3.1. Stage 1
• List of materials identified for the project, which should include:
o Product type,
o Product name,
o Product cost, and
o Relevant standard, certification or qualification;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of green materials compared to the total
budgeted costs of materials identified for the project;
• Purchase order on the specified products, materials or equipment in the design of the
project.
Submitted list of materials identified for the project, and report on the calculations
5 proving the use of green materials for fifty percent (50%) or more of total budgeted costs
of materials for the project.
3 proving the use of green materials for forty percent (40%) to less than fifty percent (<50%)
of total budgeted costs of materials for the project.
2 proving the use of green materials for thirty percent (30%) to less than forty percent
(<40%) of total budgeted costs of the materials for the project.
1 proving the use of green materials for twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty percent
(<30%) of total budgeted costs of the materials for the project.
6.1.3.2. Stage 2
• List of all relevant products and materials used in the project, which should include:
o Product type,
o Product name,
o Product cost, and
o Relevant standard;
• Report on the calculations of the percentage of procured green materials compared to the
total actual costs of materials used in the project; and
• Project documentation of purchase of products, which should include:
o Product certificates,
o Material safety data sheets,
o Delivery receipts, and
o Installation records.
Submitted list of green products and materials used, and report on the calculations
5 proving the procurement of green materials for fifty percent (50%) or more of total actual
costs of materials in the project.
3 proving the procurement of green materials for forty percent (40%) to less than fifty
percent (<50%) of total actual costs of materials in the project.
2 proving the procurement of green materials for thirty percent (30%) to less than forty
1 proving the procurement of green materials for twenty percent (20%) to less than thirty
6.2. MT-02 USE OF LOCAL MATERIALS
• Lessen the environmental impacts by considering the distance from where the materials are
manufactured; and
• Strengthen local business by supporting locally manufactured materials.
6.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify sources of locally manufactured materials for the project, which must be:
o Manufactured within 160 kilometers from the project,
o Materials permanently installed in the project; and
2. Procure at least ten percent (10%) locally manufactured materials based on the total costs of
materials for the project.
6.2.3. Compliance
6.2.3.1. Stage 1
• List of identified locally manufactured products for the project, which should include:
o Product name,
o Product type,
o Cost of the product,
o Manufacturers' names, and
o Distance of the manufacturer from the project site;
• Specifications of the identified locally manufactured products;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally manufactured products

procured in the project; and
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, suppliers and users of the
project on the procurement of locally manufactured products;
project.
Submitted report on the list and specifications of the identified locally manufactured
products, and report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally manufactured
3
products and used locally manufactured building materials and products in the project
within 100-kilometer distance radius from the project site.
2
products and used locally manufactured building materials and products in the project
within 130-kilometer distance radius from the project site.
1
products and used local building materials and products in the project within 160-
kilometer distance from the project site.
6.2.3.2. Stage 2
• List of identified locally manufactured products for the project, which should include:
o Product name,
o Product type,
o Cost of the product,
o Manufacturers' names, and
o Distance of the manufacturer from the project site;
• Report on the calculations of the total percentage of locally manufactured products used in
the project; and
• Project documentation of purchase of products, which should include:
o Material safety data sheets,
o Photographs;
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, suppliers and users of the
project on the procurement of locally manufactured products.
Submitted report on the list and specifications of the used locally manufactured
products, report on the calculations of the total percentage of the used locally
3 manufactured products and project documentation of the procured locally manufactured
building materials and products in the project within 100-kilometer distance radius from
the project site.
2 manufactured products, and project documentation of the procured locally
manufactured building materials and products in the project within 130-kilometer
distance radius from the project site.
1
manufactured products, and project documentation of the procured local building
materials and products in the project within 160-kilometer distance from the project site.
7. TRANSPORTATION
7.1. TR-01 TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ASSESSMENT
This credit aims to support project owners' decision making in effective site selection
considering the impact of the project to local traffic.
7.1.2. Requirements
Requirement for this credit is to conduct a transportation impact assessment (TIA), which
should include information on:
• Available transportation facilities for public transport, bicycles, and pedestrians within the
vicinity of the project,
• Traffic safety,
• Site circulation and parking,
• Projected transportation demand for the users of the project,
• Neighborhood traffic and parking management, and
• Improvements for transportation and access to the users of the project.
7.1.3. Compliance
7.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the TIA, which should include:
o Available transportation facilities for public transport, bicycles, and pedestrians,
o Traffic safety,
o Designed site circulation and parking,
o Neighborhood traffic and parking management,
o Projected transportation demand for the users of the project, and
o Recommendations for improving transportation and access to the users of the

project.
Submitted report on the TIA, and recommendations for improving transportation and
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1 Submitted report on the TIA.

7.2. TR-02 PROXIMITY TO KEY ESTABLISHMENTS
• Reduce the need for the use of transportation by selecting a site within proximity to basic
needs of users;
• Lessen contribution to air pollution and traffic congestion.
7.2.2. Requirements
1. Conduct site assessment to identify the key establishments near the project. Key
establishments provide the basic needs for users of the project, which should include:
o Banks,
o Childcare and education facilities,
§ Daycare centers,
§ Libraries,
§ Schools,
o Commercial facilities,
§ Laundry or dry cleaners,
§ Parlor or barber shops,
o Community facilities and barangay halls
o Health facilities,
§ Health centers,
§ Medical or dental offices, but not exclusively aesthetic services,
o Stores and markets,
§ Convenience stores, sari-sari stores, or groceries,
§ Hardware stores,
§ Supermarkets or wet markets,
o Places of worship,
o Public open spaces and parks,
o Public utilities,
§ Police stations,
o Post offices,
o Recreation and fitness facilities,
§ Fitness centers and gyms,
§ Sports facilities,
§ Theaters or movie houses,
o Residential areas,
o Restaurants, karinderya, or turo-turo; and
2. Select site with access to key establishments within a 250-meter radius from the project. The
key establishments must have proper access for the users of the project.
7.2.3. Compliance
7.2.3.1. Stage 1
• List of establishments, which should include information on:
o Name of the establishment,
o Contact information,
o Type of service provided,
o Photographs of the facade of the establishment;
• Site map, which should include information on:
o Location of the establishments;
o Routes from the project to the establishments; and
o Distance measured from the project to each identified establishment.
Submitted report on the list of establishment and site map confirming the constructed
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project is within the proximity of ten (10) or more key establishments.
Submitted report on the list of establishment and site map confirming the constructed
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project is within the proximity of five (5) to nine (9) key establishments.
7.3. TR-03 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ACCESS
• Support project owners in effective site selection;
• Reduce contribution to air pollution;
• Lessen contribution to traffic congestion by promoting the use of public transportation to

the users of the project.
7.3.2. Requirements
1. Conduct a site assessment on the public transportations available from the project, which
should include:
o Types of public transportation,
o Transportation routes, and
o Public transport time tables;
2. Locate the project in a site with access to public transportation. The project must be
walking distance from either:
o Existing, or currently planned and funded commuter rail or light rail within 500
meters walking distance,
o Bus stop for at least two (2) public, campus, or private bus lines within 500 meters
walking distance,
o Stop for at least two (2) Asian Utility Vehicle (AUV) or Public Utility Vehicle
(PUV) routes within 250 meters walking distance, or
o If the project is in a remote area, shuttle service provided for the users from the
project to any public transportation stops or stations.
7.3.3. Compliance
7.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Reports on the conduct of site assessment for public transportation available from the
project which should include:
o List of accessible public transportation from the project, which should include:
§ Type of public transportation,
§ Transportation routes,
§ Public transportation time tables, and
§ Distance of the station, terminal, or stops;
• Site map, which should include information on:
o Location of the public transportation stations, terminals, or stops accessible by users

from the project,
o Paths and distances from the buildings to the public transportation, and
o Photographs of the public transportation stations, terminals, or stops.
Submitted report on the list of accessible public transport from the project and site map
2 providing information on the access to two (2) identified public transportation in the
design of the project.
Submitted report on the list of accessible public transport from the project and site map
1 providing information on the access to one (1) identified public transportation in the
design of the project.
7.4. TR-04 PARKING
• Lessen the contribution to air pollution and traffic congestion by discouraging the use of
private vehicles;
• Reduce environmental impact of the project through reducing hardscaping; and
• Reduce the use of fossil fuels by discouraging the use of private vehicles.
7.4.2. Requirements
1. Identify the required total number of parking spaces based on the National Building Code of
the Philippines (1972), or through local ordinance or regulations that specify parking
requirements, whichever is more stringent;
2. Calculate the required number of parking spaces for the project; and
3. Construct and do not exceed the required number of parking spaces for the project.
7.4.3. Compliance
7.4.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the calculations and assumptions to determine the minimum total number of
parking spaces for the project, which should include:
o Total number of parking spaces required by law for the project, and
o Total number of parking spaces designed in the project;
• Plans and specifications providing information on the number of parking spaces for the
project;
project.
Submitted plans, specifications, and calculation proving compliance of the required total
2 number of parking spaces and does not exceed the required minimum number of parking
spaces.
Submitted plans, specifications, and calculation proving compliance on the required total
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minimum requirement by less than three percent (<3%).
7.4.3.2. Stage 2
o Changes in the submissions for Stage 1, and
• As-built plans and specifications providing information on the total number of parking
spaces in the project;
• Project documentation of the constructed parking spaces which should include:
o Photographs.
Submitted as-built plans, specifications, record and calculations proving compliance on

2 the required total number of parking spaces and does not exceed the required minimum
number of parking spaces.
Submitted as-built plans, specifications, record and calculations proving compliance on

1 the required total number of parking spaces with the minimum number of parking
spaces, and exceeded minimum requirement by less than three percent (<3%).
7.5. TR-05 FUEL-EFFICIENT AND LOW-EMITTING VEHICLES
• Lessen the contribution to air pollution;
• Reduce the use of fossil fuels by promoting the use of fuel efficient and low emitting
vehicles.
7.5.2. Requirements
1. Establish preferred parking that are reserved and dedicated for the use of fuel efficient and
low-emitting vehicles, which should include:
o Hybrid vehicles,
o Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered vehicles,
o Compressed natural gas (CNG) powered vehicles,
o Electric powered vehicles, or
o Vehicles used for carpooling and vanpooling;
2. Provide preferred parking for at least three percent (3%) of the total vehicle parking capacity
dedicated for the use of fuel-efficient and low emitting vehicles; and
3. Provide incentives for users of preferred parking spaces, which may include:
o Providing the most accessible parking space to building entrances,
o Free use of the parking spaces, or
o Valet services.
7.5.3. Compliance
7.5.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission with a narrative on how the project complied
• Calculations on the number of preferred parking based on the total minimum required
parking for the project,
• Plans and specifications, which must include information on:
o Location of the preferred parking spaces, and

• Policies and procedures for incentives for users of preferred parking spaces;
project.
Submitted plans and specifications of the identified preferred parking, and calculations
proving the identified preferred parking is at least three percent (3%) of the total required
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parking spaces of the project for fuel efficient and low-emitting vehicles in the design of
the project.
7.5.3.2. Stage 2
• As-built plans and specifications, which must include information on:
o Location of the preferred parking spaces, and
o Number of preferred parking spaces;
• Policies and procedures for incentives for users of preferred parking spaces;
• Official receipts or sales invoices, and
• Photographs of the preferred parking spaces.
Submitted as-built plans and specifications of the designated preferred parking, and
calculations proving the designated preferred parking is at least three percent (3%) of the
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total required parking spaces of the project for fuel efficient and low-emitting vehicles in
the design of the project.
7.6. TR-06 PUBLIC ACCESS
• Lessen the contribution to air pollution and traffic congestion;
• Reduce the need for the use of vehicles; and
• Contribute to improving ease of pedestrian movement within the community.
7.6.2. Requirements
1. Identify shortest and most effective pathways through the project to improve walkability in
the community;
2. Identify strategies for public access, which should include:
o Pathways with direct access to public pathways, public sidewalks, bicycle lanes, off-
site public transportation hub, or an off-site parking facility, and
o Provide signage or wayfinding through the project to public amenities off-site; and
3. Implement the identified strategies for public access.
7.6.3. Compliance
7.6.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the initial assessment, which should include:
o Potential pathways through the project, and
o Narrative how the identified pathways contribute to easing movement in the

community; and
• Site plan providing information on the access for pedestrian movement through the project
or the site;
project.
Submitted report on the initial assessment and site plan providing information on the
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identified public access through the project.
7.6.3.2. Stage 2
• As-built site plan providing information on the access for pedestrian movement through the
project or the site;
• Project documentation on the implemented strategies for public access, which should
include:
o Photographs.
Submitted as-built site plan providing information on the access for pedestrian
1 movement and project documentation on the implemented strategies for public access
through the project.
7.7. TR-07 BICYCLE RIDER AMENITIES
• Lessen the contribution of the project to air pollution;
• Reduce the use of fossil fuel through the promotion of the use of bicycles; and
• Promote healthy lifestyle through cycling.
7.7.2. Requirements
1. Design secure and effective bicycle parking or storage for users, which must be
o within 200 meters from the building entrance,
o one (1) bicycle parking slot or storage per user for at least three percent (3%) of the
total users of the leasable spaces, and
o minimum of four (4) bicycle parking or storage;
2. Design shower stalls and changing rooms in the project, which must be
o within 50 meters from the bicycle parking area accessible by all bicycle parking users
at any time,
o one (1) shower stall per ten (10) bicycle parking or storage,
o minimum of one (1) shower stall, and
o each shower stall must have an adjacent changing room.
3. Construct bicycle parking or storage, shower stalls, and changing rooms.
7.7.3. Compliance
7.7.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the required number of bicycle parking or storage, which must include
information on:
o Projected occupancy rates for leasable spaces,
o Number of bicycle parking or storage,
o Number of shower stalls, and

o Number of changing rooms;
• Relevant sections on plans and specifications, which must include information on:
o Design of the bicycle parking or storage,
o Security feature of the bicycle parking or storage,
o Location of bicycle parking or storage, and
o Location of shower stalls and changing rooms;
project.
Submitted plans and specifications of the identified bicycle parking or storage,

calculations of the identified bicycle parking or storage is five percent (5%) or more of the
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total users of the leasable spaces in the project, and provided shower rooms and changing
facilities for the bicycle parking users in the project.
Submitted plans and specifications of the identified bicycle parking or storage,

calculations of the identified bicycle parking or storage is three percent (3%) to less than
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five percent (<5%) of the total users of the leasable spaces in the project, and provided
shower rooms and changing facilities for the bicycle parking users in the project.
7.7.3.2. Stage 2
• Report on the calculations for the number of:
o Users in the project,
o Bicycle parking or storage,
o Shower stalls, and
o Changing rooms;
• As-built plans and specifications, which must include information on:
o Design of the bicycle parking or storage,
o Security feature of the bicycle parking or storage,
o Location of bicycle parking spaces,

o Location of shower stalls and changing rooms, and
o Number of shower stalls and changing rooms;
• Project documentation of implemented strategies, which should include:
o Photographs.
Submitted plans and specifications of the constructed bicycle parking or storage,

calculations of the constructed bicycle parking or storage is five percent (5%) or more of
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the total users of the leasable spaces in the project, and provided shower rooms and
changing facilities for the bicycle parking users in the project.
Submitted plans and specifications of the constructed bicycle parking or storage,

calculations of the constructed bicycle parking or storage is three percent (3%) to less
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than five (<5%) of the total users of the leasable spaces in the project, and provided
shower rooms and changing facilities for the bicycle parking users in the project.
7.8. TR-08 CONTRIBUTION TO PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AMENITIES
• Reduce contribution to air pollution;
• Lessen contribution to traffic congestion by promoting the use of public transportation to

the users of the project.
7.8.2. Requirements
1. Identify available public transportation accessible to the users of the project;
2. Identify appropriate transport amenities for users, which may include:
o Covered walkways connecting the building entrances to transport waiting areas,
o Covered waiting areas for public utility vehicle (PUV), or
o Terminals for PUVs and Asian utility vehicles (AUVs), and
o Stations for public transportation routes accessible to the users of the project; and
3. Implement and maintain strategies promoting the use of public transportation.
7.8.3. Compliance
7.8.3.1. Stage 1
• Site map of the location of the project, which should include:
o Available public transportation terminals,
o Stations for public transportation routes accessible to the users of the project, and
o Covered waiting areas for public utility vehicle (PUV);
• Plans and specifications, which should include:
o Designed public transport amenities, and
o Access from the project to the public transport amenities;
project.
Submitted plans and specifications, and site map of the project providing information on
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two (2) identified public transport amenities in the design of the project.
Submitted plans and specifications, and site map of the project providing information on
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one (1) identified public transport amenity in the design of the project.
7.8.3.2. Stage 2
• As-built plans and specifications of implemented strategies;
• Project documentation on the implementation of the strategies, which should include:
o Official receipts or sales invoice,
o Photographs.
Submitted as-built plans and specifications, and site map of the project providing
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information on two (2) implemented public transport amenities in the project.
Submitted as-built plans and specifications, and site map of the project providing
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information on one (1) implemented public transport amenity in the project.
8. INDOOR ENVIRONMENT QUALITY
8.1. EQ-01 LIGHTING LEVEL AND CONTROL
This credit aims to ensure productivity, comfort, and wellbeing of users through effective
lighting levels and adaptive controls.
8.1.2. Requirements
1. Design the interior spaces of the project with the minimum illuminance levels in accordance
with:
o Department Order No. 13 Series of 1998 Guidelines Governing Safety and Health in the
Construction, (Department of Labor and Employment, 1998),
o Occupational Safety and Health Standards (As Amended, 1989), (DOLE, 1989), and
o Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of Building, Table 3.1 Recommended Design

Illuminance Levels, (Department of Energy, 2008);
2. Identify the lighting controls and dimmers to enable users to adjust the lighting levels based
on:
o Individual tasks, comfort or needs, and
o Zoning for shared spaces, which should include:
§ Separate controls for presentation or projection walls,
§ Grouping of four (4) workstations or less,
§ Hallways and walkways, and
§ Areas near windows or openings for daylighting;
3. Implement identified strategies for lighting levels and controls.
8.1.3. Compliance
8.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the identified illuminance levels in all interior spaces of the project, which must
include information on:
o Relevant sections on plans and specifications, which should include information on:
§ All areas in the project,
§ Areas exposed to daylighting, and
§ Zoning of each lighting controls;
o List of spaces in the project, which must include information on:
§ Type lighting fixture used in each space, and
§ Illuminance level;
o Electrical lighting layout plan which includes information on the location of each
lighting fixture; and
• Schedule of lighting controls and dimmers, which must include:
o Location of the controls,
o Type or function of each control, and
o Scope of each control;
project.
Submitted plans, specifications, and reports on the identified illuminance level and
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lighting controls of the project.
8.1.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which must include:
• Report on the implemented illuminance levels in all interior spaces of the project, which
must include information on:
o Relevant sections on as-built plans and specifications, which should include

information on:
§ All areas in the project,
§ Areas exposed to daylighting, and
§ Zoning of each lighting controls;
o List of spaces in the project, which must include information on:

§ Type of lighting fixture used in each space, and
§ Illuminance level;
o Electrical lighting layout plan which includes the location of each lighting fixture;
• As-built specifications and schedule of the lighting controls and dimmers, which must
include:
o Location of the controls,
o Type or function of each control, and
o Scope of each control;
• Project documentation of the implementation of the lighting controls, which should

include:
o Photographs.
Submitted as-built plans, specifications, reports and records on the implemented

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illuminance level and lighting controls of the project.
8.2. EQ-02 THERMAL COMFORT
This credit aims to ensure productivity, comfort, and wellbeing of users through
appropriate thermal levels;
8.2.2. Requirements
1. Identify the cooling load requirements for regularly occupied spaces in the project, in
accordance with ASHRAE 55-2013: Thermal Environmental Condition for Human Occupancy;
2. Identify strategies to maintain appropriate thermal level, which may include:
o Maximizing and maintaining natural ventilation;
o Providing controls for air-conditioning at the zone, area, or individual user level;
and
3. Implement strategies to ensure appropriate thermal levels for users.
8.2.3. Compliance
8.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the evaluation of the thermal levels in the design of the project, which must
include information on:
o Thermal modeling confirming thermal levels in the project are within the required
limits, or
o Calculations on the thermal levels in the project are within the required limits;
• Schedule of thermal controls, which should include information on:
o Required thermal level per location or task as identified in the model or

calculations,
o Location of thermal control system,
o Type or function of each control,
o Location or task for each control, and
o Scope of each thermal control;
Submitted report on the evaluation of the thermal levels in the design of the project,
1 schedule of thermal controls and identified strategies to ensure appropriate thermal
levels and control.
0 Submitted report on the evaluation of the thermal levels in the design of the project.
8.2.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template – Credit Submission, which should include:
• As-built plans, specifications, and schedule of thermal controls, which should include
information on:
o Location of thermal control system,
o Type or function of each control,
o Location or task for each control, and
o Scope of each thermal control;
• Project documentation of the implementation of the strategies, which should include:
o Photographs.
Submitted as-built plans, specifications, and schedule of thermal controls, and

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implementation records for the thermal control strategies.
8.3. EQ-03 ACOUSTIC COMFORT
This credit aims to ensure productivity, comfort, and wellbeing of users through
appropriate acoustic levels.
8.3.2. Requirements
1. Identify the maximum allowable noise quality for each area in the project. The maximum
noise levels must be based on Implementing Rules and Regulations of Code on Sanitation of the
Philippines, Chapter XIX of Nuisance and Offensive Trades and Occupations, Section 8.7 Excessive
noise, Table 13. Maximum Allowable Noise Levels in General Areas (Department of Health, 1998);
2. Identify strategies to ensure the acoustics requirements are complied with for all indoor
spaces;
3. Implement the identified strategies to ensure acoustics performance in the project;
4. During commissioning, measure the noise levels in the project:
o In at least 10% of all spaces, which should be:
§ Representative of the different types of spaces in the project; and
§ In at least four (4) separate rooms that have the highest potential exposure to
noise, such as rooms facing a busy street or rooms adjacent to a machine
room;
o Using a standard sound level meter that meets the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) S1.4-1974 or other specification accepted by the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
8.3.3. Compliance
8.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the acoustics requirements of the project, which should include:
o List of all spaces in the project and function of each space,
o Noise level of potential noise sources within and outside the project, and
o Maximum allowable noise level for each space in the project;
• Relevant sections on plans and specifications for identified strategies to ensure compliance
with the allowable noise level in the project; and
project.
Submitted plans, specifications and reports on the acoustics requirements of the project
1 and identified strategies to ensure compliance with the allowable noise level in the
project.
8.3.3.2. Stage 2
• Relevant sections on as-built plans and specifications which should include:
o Spaces in the project,
o Location of potential noise sources within and outside of the project, and
o Implemented strategies for acoustics comfort;
• Project documentation of the implementation of the strategies, which should include:
o Photographs;
• Report on the testing for noise levels in the project, which should include:
o Testing methodology, and
o Results of the testing.
Submitted as-built plans, specifications and reports on the acoustics requirements of the
1 project, project documentation on the implemented strategies, and report on the testing
for noise levels compliance with the allowable noise level in the project.
8.4. EQ-04 VISUAL COMFORT
This credit aims to ensure productivity, comfort, and wellbeing of users by maximizing the
use of daylighting and providing external views.
8.4.2. Requirements
1. Design direct views to the outdoors for at least seventy-five percent (75%) of regularly
occupied spaces;
2. Design the project with access to daylighting to at least fifty percent (50%) of regularly
occupied spaces; and
3. Implement the identified strategies.
8.4.3. Compliance
8.4.3.1. Stage 1
• Plans and list of all regularly occupied spaces in the project, which must include information
on:
o Type or use of space, and
o Floor area in square meters (m2);
• For outdoor views, plans or models, which should include information on:
o Maximum sight lines relative to normal working positions,
o Potential views from each space such as the sky or landscaping, and
o Total floor area of regularly occupied spaces in square meters (m2) with access to
outdoor views;
• For daylighting, plans or models, which should include information on:
o Areas with access to daylighting, and
o Openings allowing daylighting in the indoor spaces, and
daylighting;
• Report on the calculation of the percentage of regularly occupied spaces with access to
project.
Submitted plans and models proving that sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly
2 occupied spaces have access to daylighting, and eighty-five percent (85%) or more of
regularly occupied spaces have direct outdoor views.
Submitted plans and models proving that fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent
(<60%) of regularly occupied spaces have access to daylighting, and seventy-five percent
1
(75%) to less than eighty-five percent (<85%) of regularly occupied spaces have direct
outdoor views.
8.4.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which must include:
• As-built plans of all regularly occupied spaces in the project, which must include
information on:
o Type or use of space, and
o Floor area in square meters (m2);
• For outdoor views, as-built plans or models, which must include information on:
o Maximum sight lines relative to normal working positions,
o Views from each space such as the sky or landscaping, and
o Photographs,
outdoor views;
• For daylighting, as-built plans or models, which must include information on:
o Areas with access to daylighting, and
o Openings allowing daylighting in the indoor spaces,
o Photographs, and
daylighting;
• Report on the calculation of percentage of regularly occupied spaces with access to

• Official receipts or sales invoices on the used products, materials or equipment in the
project.
Submitted as-built plans and models for daylighting and sight lines for outdoor views,
and report on the calculations proving sixty percent (60%) or more of regularly occupied
2
spaces have access to daylighting, and eighty-five percent (85%) or more of regularly
occupied spaces have direct outdoor views.
Submitted as-built plans and models for daylighting and sight lines for outdoor views,
and report on the calculations proving fifty percent (50%) to less than sixty percent
1 (<60%) of regularly occupied spaces have access to daylighting, and seventy-five percent
(75%) to less than eighty-five percent (<85%) of regularly occupied spaces have direct
outdoor views.
8.5. EQ-05 GLARE CONTROL
• Ensure productivity, comfort, and wellbeing of users by minimizing glare by avoiding

contrasts on ceiling, wall and floor surfaces.
• Ensure productivity, comfort, and wellbeing of users by allowing them to control glare by
providing adequate means of control relative to the glare source.
8.5.2. Requirements
1. Install a user-controlled shading system on all windows, glazed doors and roof lights in
regularly occupied spaces;
2. Comply with the corresponding reflectance values in accordance with Table EQ-05-1,
Recommended Room Surface Reflectances, Guidelines on Conserving Design of Building (Department
of Energy, 2008);
Surface % Reflectance
Ceilings 80% – 92%
Walls 40% – 60%
Floors 21% – 39%
Furniture 26% – 44%

Table EQ-05-1: Recommended Room Surface Reflectances, Guidelines on Energy Conserving Design of
Building (Department of Energy, 2008)
8.5.3. Compliance
8.5.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, with a narrative how the project complied with
• Relevant sections on plans and specifications which should include information on the:
o Sizes of openings for each windows, glazed doors and roof lights,
o Design of the user-controlled shading system, and

o Location of the user-controlled shading system on all windows, glazed doors and
roof lights;
project.
Submitted plans and specifications providing information on the design of user-

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controlled shading system for the project.
8.5.3.2. Stage 2
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which must include:
• Relevant sections on as-built plans and specifications, which must include:
o Sizes of openings for each windows, glazed doors and roof lights,
o User-controlled shading system, and
o Location of the user-controlled shading system on all windows, glazed doors and
roof lights;
• Project documentation of implemented strategies, which should include:
o Photographs.
Submitted as-built plans and specifications providing information on the installed user-
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controlled shading system for the project.
8.6. EQ-06 INDOOR AIR QUALITY
• Maintain a healthy indoor environment in the project for the health and wellbeing of users;
and
• Reduce the risk due to poor indoor air quality.
8.6.2. Requirements
1. Identify strategies to ensure indoor air quality, which must include:
o Compliance with Philippine Green Building Code, Section 15. Indoor Environmental
Quality, Table 16. Minimum Ventilation Rates in Breathing Zones (Department of Public
Works and Highways, 2015);
o Prohibiting smoking in the project in accordance to Executive Order No. 26, s. 2017,
Providing for the Establishment of Smoke-free Environments in Public and Enclosed Places;
o Placing air intakes twenty (20) meters beyond sources of external pollution;
o Providing a ten (10) meter distance between intake and exhaust of the project's
HVAC system;
2. Assess the compliance of the project with ASHRAE No. 62.1-2016: Ventilation for Acceptable
Indoor Air Quality; and
3. Implement the established strategies.
8.6.3. Compliance
8.6.3.1. Stage 1
o Summary of strategies for indoor air quality, and
• Schedule of ventilation rates, which should include information on:
o Spaces in the project,
o Minimum People Outdoor Air Rate in cubic meter per hour per person
(m3/h/person) for each space,
o Minimum Area Outdoor Air Rate in cubic meter per hour per square meter
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o Maximum occupancy density;
• Policy for "No Smoking" for the common areas of the building;
• Relevant sections on plans and specifications, which must include information on:
o Distances of air intakes from identified external pollution sources,
o Distances of HVAC intake and exhaust, and
o Designated smoking areas;
• Report on the indoor air requirements for the project, which should include:
o Sources of external pollutions in the project,
o Compliance with ASHRAE No. 62.1-2016, and
o Requirements for air intakes and exhausts;
project.
Submitted plans and specifications providing information on the strategies for

2 compliance with indoor air quality requirements, and policy on prohibiting smoking in
the project.
0 Submitted policy on prohibiting smoking in the project.
8.6.3.2. Stage 2
o Summary of strategies for indoor air quality, and
• Relevant sections on as-built plans and specifications, which must include information on:
o Distances of air intakes from identified external pollution sources, and
o Distances of HVAC intake and exhaust;
• Report on compliance with ASHRAE No. 62.1-2016;
• Project documentation on the implementation of established strategies, which should

include:

o Photographs.
Submitted as-built plans, specifications and reports providing information on

2 compliance with indoor air quality requirements, and policy and records of
implementation on prohibiting smoking in the project.
0 Submitted policy and records of implementation on prohibiting smoking in the project.

8.7. EQ-07 MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION PREVENTION
• Maintain a healthy indoor environment in the project for the health and wellbeing of users;
and
• Reduce the risk of disease caused by microbes and outdoor pollutants contaminating the
indoor environment.
8.7.2. Requirements
1. Design ensuring there are no microbial growth all duct system and water systems;
2. Provide entryway mats, carpets, or grilles in all public entrances to prevent outdoor
pollutants entering the indoor spaces, which must be:
o Mounted on the floor that should be at least three (3) meters long traveling at the
building entrance and should have at least the same width as the building entrance,
o Installed indoors or outdoors contiguously or in parts, and
o Maintained and cleaned regularly, to dispose trapped pollutants;
8.7.3. Compliance
8.7.3.1. Stage 1
o Summary of strategies to prevent microbial growth and dust, and
• Relevant sections on plans and specifications for mitigating microbial growth in all duct
and water systems;
• Relevant sections on plans and specifications, which should include information on:
o Location and size of all entryways,
o Design of the mats, carpets or grilles for capturing and holding dirt particles,
project.
Submitted relevant sections on plans and specifications for identified strategies to ensure
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a healthy indoor environment in the project.
8.7.3.2. Stage 2
o Summary of implemented strategies to prevent microbial growth and dust, and
• Project documentation for implementation of established strategies, which should include:
o Relevant sections on as-built plans and specifications of implemented strategies,

which should include information on:
§ Mitigation measures for microbial growth and maintenance of ducts and

water systems,
§ Permanent entryway systems for catching and holding dirt particles;
o Photographs.
Submitted relevant sections on as-built plans and specifications for the implemented
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strategies to ensure a healthy indoor environment in the project.
8.8. EQ-08 LOW VOC MATERIALS
This credit aims to maintain a healthy indoor environment by using non-toxic materials.
8.8.2. Requirements
1. Identify materials with low volatile organic compound (VOC) content in accordance
with Table EQ-08-1, VOC Limits, Philippine Green Building Code (Department of Public Works
and Highways, June 2015); and
2. Use low VOC materials and products for at least sixty percent (60%) of total indoor
materials based on costs for the project.
Application or Product type Maximum VOC Limit (g/L less water)
Flat paint 50
Non-flat paint 150
Anti-rust paint 250
Lacquer (clear wood finish) 550
Sanding Sealer (clear wood finish) 350
Varnish (clear wood finish) 350
Floor coating 100
Shellac (clear) 730
Shellac (pigmented) 550
Stain 250
Faux Finish Coating 350
Architectural sealant 250
Non-membrane roof sealant 300
Single ply roof membrane 450
Waterproofing sealer 250
Waterproofing sealer (concrete / masonry) 400
All other sealers 200
Indoor adhesive 50
Wood flooring adhesive 100
Subfloor adhesive 50
Application or Product type Maximum VOC Limit (g/L less water)
Contact adhesive 80
Drywall panel adhesive 50
Multipurpose construction adhesive 70
Structural glazing adhesive 100
Special purpose contact adhesive 250
PVC welding 510
Concrete curing compound 350
Wood preservative 350

Table EQ-08-1: VOC Limits, Philippine Green Building Code (Department of Public Works and Highways,
June 2015)
8.8.3. Compliance
8.8.3.1. Stage 1
• List of all relevant products and materials identified for the project, which should include:
o Product type,
o Product name,
o Allowable VOC content for the product type, and
o Actual VOC content;
• Report on the calculations showing the total percentage of low VOC materials and products
identified based on budgeted costs for the project; and
• Communication with the project team and suppliers for the requirements for low VOC for
materials;
project.
Submitted report on the list of relevant products and materials identified for the project,
1 and report on calculations proving at least sixty percent (60%) low VOC materials and
products were identified for the project.
8.8.3.2. Stage 2
• List of all relevant products and materials used in the project, which should include:
o Product type,
o Product name,
o Allowable VOC content for the product type, and
o Actual VOC content,
• Report on the calculations showing the total percentage of low VOC materials and products
used based on actual costs of the project; and
• Project documentation of the installed products, which should include:
o Relevant sections of technical specifications of the equipment,
o Photographs.
Submitted report on the list of relevant products and materials purchased for the project
1 and calculations proving at least sixty percent (60%) low VOC materials and products
were purchased for the project.
9. EMISSIONS
9.1. EM-01 GREENHOUSE GAS PROJECTION
This credit aims to contribute to the research and benchmarking on greenhouse gas data
from building projects.
9.1.2. Requirements
1. Identify a methodology for a greenhouse gas inventory on the project. The greenhouse gas
inventory must be a projection for the building for its first year of operations;
2. Implement the greenhouse gas inventory on the project.
9.1.3. Compliance
9.1.3.1. Stage 1
• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission with the summary outcomes of the greenhouse
gas inventory for the project;
• Report on the greenhouse gas inventory for the project, which should include:
o Methodology of greenhouse gas inventory, and
o Outcomes of the greenhouse gas inventory.
Submitted a report on the methodology, outcomes and recommendations from the

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conduct of a greenhouse gas inventory of the project.
Submitted a report on the methodology and outcomes of the greenhouse gas inventory
1
for the project.
9.2. EM-02 REFRIGERANTS
• Reduce ozone depletion; and
• Encourage project owners to minimize the environmental impact caused by the use of
refrigerants in projects.
9.2.2. Requirements
If the project is not using refrigerants, the project team must confirm absence of refrigerants
in the project.
If the project is using refrigerants, the project team must:
1. Identify refrigerants that have no ozone depleting substances (ODS);
2. Establish policies and procedures to use only non-ODS refrigerants in the project;
3. Implement established strategies; and
4. Establish strategies to continuously monitor, detect, and contain refrigerant leakages.
9.2.3. Compliance
9.2.3.1. Stage 1
• Communication with the project team, external contractors, service providers and users of
the project on the implementation of the strategies; and
project.
If the project is not using refrigerants, the project team must also submit:
• Certification from the project owner that there is no system designed in the project that
uses refrigerants, or
• Certification from the manufacturer that equipment or systems designed in the project do
not require the use of refrigerants.
If the project is using refrigerants, the project team must also submit:
• Relevant sections on specifications on the equipment and the refrigerant used for each
system,
• Policies and procedures on the use of non-ODS refrigerants,
o Communicating policies and procedures for refrigerants to the project team,

external contractors, service providers, and users of the project,
o Monitoring of implementation of the policies and procedures for refrigerants, and
o Information on responsible parties for implementing the policies and procedures;
• Relevant sections on plans and specifications on the leak detection system in the project.
3 Submitted certification confirming no refrigerants were used in the project.
Submitted policies and procedures to use non-ODS refrigerants, relevant sections on

3 specifications proving the use of non-ODS refrigerants, and relevant sections on plans
and specifications of the leak detection system.
Submitted policies and procedures to use non-ODS refrigerants, and relevant sections on
1
specifications proving the use of non-ODS refrigerants.
9.2.3.2. Stage 2
If the project is not using refrigerants, confirmation on the absence of refrigerants in the
• Certification from the project owner that there is no system designed in the project that
uses refrigerants, or
• Certification from the manufacturer that equipment or systems designed in the project do
not require the use of refrigerants.
If the project is using refrigerants, project documentation of the implemented strategies

should include:
• Official receipts or sales invoices,
• Delivery receipts,
• Installation records,
• Commissioning reports, and
• Service contracts.
If the project established a leak detection system, project documentation of the
implemented strategies should include:
• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications of the leak detection system
implemented,
• Official receipts or sales invoices,
• Delivery receipts,
• Installation records,
• Commissioning reports,
• Service contracts, and
• Photographs.
3 Submitted certification confirming no refrigerants were used in the project.
Submitted project documentation on the use of non-ODS refrigerants, and relevant

3
sections of as-built plans and specifications on the leak detection system.
1 Submitted project documentation on the use of non-ODS refrigerants.

9.3. EM-03 EMISSION CONTROL
• Provide and implement measures to mediate the emissions from projects; and
• Reduce environmental impact of the project by reducing emissions from equipment.
9.3.2. Requirements
1. Identify the emission levels required for the project based on the Republic Act No. 8749,
Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999and its regulations;
2. Establish an emission control plan, which should include:
o Identifying the applicable standards for emissions based on source in the project,
o Identifying strategies to mitigate emissions applicable to the source in the project,
o Proper maintenance of equipment and emission control systems, and
o Periodic emission testing of equipment.
9.3.3. Compliance
9.3.3.1. Stage 1
• Report on the identified emission sources designed in the project, which should include:
o List of sources of emissions in the design of the project, and
o Applicable air quality level based on the source;
• Emission control plan, which should include:
o Strategies to mitigate emissions applicable to the identified source,
o Schedule of maintenance,
o Maintenance procedure,
o Schedule of periodic emission testing of equipment,
o Communicating emission control policies and procedures to the project team,

external contractors, service providers, and users of the project,
o Monitoring of implementation of the policies and procedures for emission control,
and
o Information on responsible parties for implementing the policies and procedures;
• Communications to the project team, external contractors, service providers and users of
the project for the implementation of the established strategies for emission control of the
project.
project.
Submitted report on the potential emission sources in the project, and emission control
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plan.
1 Submitted report on the potential emission sources in the project.
9.3.3.2. Stage 2
• Project documentation on the implementation of the emission control plan, which should
include:
o As-built plans and specifications of the identified strategy to control emissions,
o Photographs;
• Permit to Operate for Air Pollution Source Installations, which must include information on:
o Emission sources installed in the project, and
o Air quality data compliant with applicable air quality levels based on the source.

Submitted project documentation on the implementation of the emission control plan,

3 and permit to operate for air pollution source installations showing compliance with the
applicable air quality levels.
1 Submitted project documentation on the implementation of the emission control plan.

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BERDE GBRS – NEW CONSTRUCTION

Official Release, 19 April 2018

• Changed “records” to “project documentation”. “Records” was changed to “project

• Replaced “showing” to more appropriate technical terminologies. “Showing” did not

o Changes in the credit Use of Renewables are the following:

o “Water consumption” was changed to “Potable water consumption”;

o “Waste generation base case” was changed to “Waste base case”;

• Management. Changes in the credits under Management include the following:

o “Stage 1” was included under the Compliance of each credit;

o Change in the credit Green Building Professional. “WGBC” was changed to

o Change in the credit Stakeholder Consultation. “…which may include representatives

o Change in the credit Protection of Ecological Features. “Department of Environment

o Change in the credit Improvement of Ecological Features. Identical performance

o “Identified materials” was changed to “Procured materials” under Stage 2 of each

• Transportation. Changes in the credits under Transportation include the following:

• Emissions. Change in the credit under Emissions includes the following:

1.1. EN-01 ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION

1.1.1. Purpose and Intent

This credit aims to

• reduce the overall energy demand of the project.

Requirements for this credit are the following:

2. Prepare the energy base case for the project;

§ Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC),

3. Prepare the energy design case for the project;

§ Energy-efficient building envelope,

§ Maximizing natural ventilation,

§ Maximizing daylighting, and

§ On-site renewable energy generation;

o Calculate the percentage of potential energy consumption reduction compared to

The project team must submit:

• Energy base case report, which should include:

o List of energy-consuming systems in the design of the project,

o Energy consumption rates in accordance with the PEC,

o For energy-consuming systems not reflected in the PEC, submit the:

§ Relevant section of the reference standard identified, and

§ Energy consumption rates for the identified system;

o Information on the projected occupancy rates, and

• Energy design case report, which should include:

o Relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the proposed

o Electrical plans providing information on the location of equipment and devices,

o Information on the computed occupancy rates,

o Calculation on the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the

Points Compliance Requirements

0 Submitted an energy base case report.

The project team must submit:

• Accomplished Template - Credit Submission, which should include:

o Changes in the submission for Stage 1, and

• Relevant sections of as-built plans and specifications providing information on the

o Relevant sections of plans and specifications providing information on the proposed

o Schedule of loads providing information on the energy consumption rates of the

o As-built Electrical plans providing information on the location of equipment and

o Calculation of the potential peak energy consumption of the implemented strategies

o Calculation of the percentage of energy consumption reduction compared to the

• Project documentation on the implemented strategies, which should include:

o Official receipts or sales invoices,

o Service contracts, and

Points Compliance Requirements

Submitted project documentation on the implemented energy strategies, and report on

Submitted project documentation on the implemented energy strategies, and report on

Submitted project documentation on the implemented energy strategies, and report on

1 Submitted project documentation on the implemented energy strategies.

1.2.1. Purpose and Intent