Certifications that also cut costs and protect guest experience
We integrate solar + battery storage, rain-to-drinking-water, and circular wastewater into one plan that earns certification credits (BREEAM, LEED, EDGE, Green Globe, LBC) while improving the P&L.
Operations
Keep critical loads on during grid failures; protect guest satisfaction & F&B revenue.
Finance
Lower energy & water OPEX via self-consumption, peak-shaving, and potable-water reduction.
Compliance & ESG
Audit-ready evidence for certification teams and annual re-audits.
Mini credit map (what this earns)
| Framework | Primary areas reached | Business value |
|---|---|---|
| BREEAM | Energy, Water, Pollution, Management | Higher scores; measurable OPEX cuts |
| LEED v4.1 | EA (Energy, RE, DR), WE, SS, Metering | Optimize energy; qualify for DR; reduce potable use |
| EDGE (IFC) | ≥20% Energy · ≥20% Water (Materials via design) | Fast certification; quantifiable savings |
| Green Globe | Energy/Emissions, Water, Wastewater | Annual audit readiness & KPI tracking |
| Living Building Challenge | Net Positive Energy & Water (jurisdictional) | Brand distinction; deep resilience |
What we install (and why it matters)
- Energy Storage + Solar PV: peak-shaving, backup, DR readiness → lower bills & uptime.
- Agua del Cielo: rain-to-drinking-water → reduce potable purchases & stormwater risk.
- ASIFF: circular wastewater → reuse options & lower sewer charges.
- Submetering & IoT: continuous monitoring → audit-ready documentation.
Next steps
- Target the credits with your architect/ESG consultant.
- We run a site-specific Credit & ROI Roadmap (savings, payback, evidence list).
- Design → Install → Commission with handover of an audit-ready package.
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Certification credit map & evidence (for design teams)
BREEAM (New Construction & In-Use) Energy · Water · Pollution · Management
| Credit Area | System | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| ENE – Energy performance | PV + Battery ESS (peak-shaving, self-consumption) | Energy model with/without storage; one-lines; dispatch profiles; submetering plan |
| WAT – Consumption & leak detection | Agua del Cielo (rain-to-potable); ASIFF (reuse) | Rain yield calc; treatment train; quality logs; reuse plan |
| POL – Run-off & pollution | Stormwater capture & controlled release; advanced on-site treatment | Hydraulic sizing; discharge sampling; O&M plan |
| MAN / Performance & monitoring | Energy & water submetering, IoT dashboards | Points list; Cx/functional tests; M&V snapshots |
LEED v4.1 (BD+C, Hospitality; O+M) EA · WE · SS · Metering · DR
| Credit | System | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| EA: Optimize Energy Performance | PV + ESS to reduce modeled energy cost & unmet load | Model runs; tariff assumptions; interconnection |
| EA: Renewable Energy | On-site PV (storage to firm output) | Array layout; production estimate |
| EA: Grid Harmonization / DR | ESS with automated load shifting & DR readiness | DR strategy; control logic; event logs |
| WE: Indoor/Outdoor Water Use Reduction | Rain-to-potable; treated reuse for irrigation/OPS | Potable reduction calc; quality testing; reuse schematic |
| SS: Rainwater Management | Capture, storage, controlled release/use | Stormwater calc; storage volumes; discharge plan |
| EA: Advanced Energy Metering / Cx | Submeters; BAS points; commissioning tests | M&V plan; points list; commissioning reports |
EDGE (IFC) ≥20% Energy · ≥20% Water · ≥20% Materials*
| Category | System | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Energy ≥20% | PV + ESS (self-consumption & peak-shaving) | EDGE inputs; yield & dispatch; commissioning data |
| Water ≥20% | Rain-to-potable; on-site treatment & reuse | Water balance; treatment logs; reuse plan |
| Materials ≥20% | Design selections coordinated with architect | Specs; EPDs (where applicable) |
*Materials performance achieved through design choices; we coordinate with the architect.
Green Globe (GSTC-recognized) Energy · Emissions · Water · Wastewater
| Criterion | System | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Energy & GHG Reduction | PV + ESS; tariff-aware dispatch | Utility tracking; kWh & tCO₂e reductions; O&M logs |
| Water Stewardship | Rain-to-potable; reuse via treated effluent | Water quality records; reuse volumes; maintenance |
| Continuous Improvement | Submetering dashboards; SOPs | KPIs; policies; training & audit trail |
Living Building Challenge (Petals) Energy · Water
| Imperative | System | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Net Positive Energy | PV + ESS toward annual net-positive targets | 12-month post-occupancy data; metering exports |
| Net Positive Water | Rain-to-potable + on-site treatment (code-dependent) | Quality tests; water balance; operational protocols |
Note: Local public-health & plumbing codes govern potability and reuse; we design within jurisdictional limits.