Green Star FAQs


FAQ F-00033
Current references for NCC Section J in the Greenhouse Gas Emissions credit.

The GBCA clarifies that the Section J references as listed in Prescriptive Pathway of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions credit within Green Star - Design & As Built v1, v1.1 and v1.2 and Green Star - Interiors  v1, v1.1 and v1.2 are reflective of the 2014 NCC.

Please see below for current 2016 NCC references: 

Design & As Built  & Interiors 15A/16A reference (based on 2014 NCC)  2016 NCC reference                       
Maximum fan motor power Table J5.2 Specification J5.2a Table 3a
Maximum pump power Table J5.4a Table J5.2
Water heater thermal efficiency Table J5.4b Specification J5.2d Table 2b
EER for packaged air conditioning equipment Table J5.4d Specification J5.2e Table 2b
EER for refrigerant chillers Table J5.4e Specification J5.2e Table 2a




Rating Tools

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

  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1 / Energy / 15.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.1 / Energy / 15.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Green Star - Design & As Built v1.2 / Energy / 15.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • 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


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