SSc4.3: Alternative Transportation: Low-Emission & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles

The Intent of this credit is to reduce the environmental impact caused by automobile use.

Requirements: There are three options that can be used to achieve this credit:

Option 1: Provide low-emitting or fuel efficient vehicles for 3% of FTE occupants and preferred parking.

Option 2: Have preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles for 5% of total parking capacity.

Option 3: Install alternate-fuel refueling stations for 3% of the total parking capacity.

Approach: Incorporate these features into the parking design of the building.  There are a few simple Calculations to figure out the number of spaces/vehicles/refueling stations needed to achieve this credit.

This credit is part of the Design Submittal.

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