Environmental Performance Criteria
Part of the Labs21 Tool Kit
EPC 3.0 (300 KB, 18 pp) |
Additional resources for use with the EPC 3.0:
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Labs21 Laboratory Equipment Energy Data Form (Excel, 20 KB, 1 pp)
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Labs21 Plug Load Metering Form (Excel, 32 KB, 1 pp)
The Labs21 Environmental Performance Criteria (EPC) is a rating system specifically designed for laboratory facilities. It builds on the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Green Building Rating System that was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The EPC was produced by a series of working groups that included more than 40 architects, engineers, facility managers, and health and safety professionals.
At-a-glance comparison of the LEED versus EPC rating systems
LEED |
EPC |
Criteria available for multiple building types |
Specifically designed for laboratory facilities |
Created to be used on its own |
Created to work in conjunction with the LEED rating system |
Provides certification |
Does not provide certification |
Produced by USGBC |
Produced by a series of working groups that included more than 40 architects, engineers, facility managers, and health and safety professionals organized by Labs21 |
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