Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00178
Can project teams use the Market-Based Method when targeting off-site renewables in the GHG credit?

Yes.
Project teams using a Market-Based Method approach in line with the 'GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance' amendment of the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard to account for the purchase of 100% off-site renewable energy may claim 100% off-site renewables in the Greenhouse Gas Emissions credit in Green Star - Design & As Built, Green Star - Interiors and Green Star - Railway Stations.
 
Project teams must demonstrate a supply contract is in place to procure any off-site renewable electricity not covered by the Renewable Energy Target for a minimum period of ten years immediately after Practical Completion.

Project teams taking a pro-rata approach to off-site renewables will also be required to pro-rata any market-based renewables not directly purchased by the organization (e.g. the RET). 

All other requirements are as per the Submission Guidelines. Please include a copy of this response in your submission.




Rating Tools

This FAQ is related to the following Rating Tools, Categories or Credits:

  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1 / Energy / 15 Conditional Requirement - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1 / Energy / 15.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1 / Energy / 15 Conditional Requirement - Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1 / Energy / 15.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Energy
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.3 / Energy
  • Green Star - Interiors v1 / Energy / 16 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Interiors v1 / Energy / 16 Greenhouse Gas Emissions - GHG Emissions Reduction
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.1 / Energy / 16 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.1 / Energy / 16 Greenhouse Gas Emissions - GHG Emissions Reduction
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Energy / 16 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.2 / Energy / 16 Greenhouse Gas Emissions - GHG Emissions Reduction
  • Green Star - Interiors v1.3 / Energy / 16 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Railway Stations v1 / Energy / 15.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Railway Stations v1 / Energy / 15 Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Conditional Requirement
  • Green Star - Railway Stations v1.1 / Energy / 19 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Railway Stations v1.1 / Energy / 19.B.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction


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