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O INTENT

Community

To improve communication and effectiveness of green building decisions incorporated into a builder’s green initiatives.

O5.

HOME SYSTEM MONITORS

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION Two points of credit will be awarded for installing at least one semi-permanent whole-house energy/water/gas monitor inside the home. Most of these systems incorporate current transducers connected to the home’s main electrical panel. Acceptable types of monitors include the following: ? ? ? Price signal devices Price and energy and/or water use screen-based countertop or wall-mount devices Whole-home automation systems with energy and/or water information

Single end-use measurement tools that are not permanently installed (such as the Kill-A-Watt or Watts Up?) are not eligible for credit under this measure. The following criteria apply to multifamily projects only: ? ? For units that are individually metered, the home monitor system must be in each unit. For buildings that are mastered metered, the monitoring system must be used by the building supervisor, and a tenant engagement plan must be in place.

VERIFICATION Field Verification: The Rater will verify installation in the field. During field verification, the Rater should verify with the homeowner or installer that the monitor(s) is operational and has been programmed correctly, based on local energy and water rates and home-specific information. Documentation: The Rater may require other requested supporting documentation to confirm the measure, such as system specifications. INTENT To promote greater homeowner awareness of energy and/or water use patterns in the home, especially concerning the largest end-using appliances. To influence homeowners to reduce energy consumption.

O6.

GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION

CRITERIA FOR QUALIFICATION One point of credit are available for promoting and market green building features through at least three media (such as newspapers, billboards, brochures, websites, on-site signage, home tours, etc.). The promotion must effectively educate the public on a wide scale by having substantial exposure (such as significant newspaper/magazine/newsletter coverage, multiple web pages, large signage, multiple widely advertised tours, etc.) with significant readership, attendance, visitation, drive-by recognition, web page hits, etc. on the general and detailed issues of green building. GreenPoint Rated Existing Home Rating Manual Version 6.0, September 2013 © Build It Green 129