WE101 - Credit form

Select one of the following:

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Option 2. Reduced irrigation {{ pointsMessage }}

Option 1. No Irrigation Required

List the plant species and water needs for the landscape area. If applicable, include irrigation establishment plan information.

Option 2. Reduced Irrigation

Upload the completed EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool (accessible at epa.gov/watersense/water_budget) OR Outdoor Water Use Reduction Calculator (found under the prerequisite's "Resources" tab in the Credit Library).

Note: The EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool only accommodates zip codes in the U.S. or Canada.

Upload the landscape or site drawings/plans showing the location and size of landscape zones described in the EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool or Outdoor Water Use Reduction Calculator.

Provide the following value from the EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool or Outdoor Water Use Reduction Calculator:

Percent reduction from baseline (%)

Note: Must be at least 30% for prerequisite compliance. For projects pursuing WEc Outdoor Water Use without additional reductions, must be at least 50% for 1 point, 75% for 2 points, and 100% for 3 points.

For projects attempting WE Credit Outdoor Water Use Reduction with additional reductions Provide the following values from the EPA WaterSense Water Budget Tool or Outdoor Water Use Reduction Calculator:

Landscape water allowance {{ unitYear }}

Landscape water requirement {{ unitYear }}

Additional reduction through alternative water source and/or smart scheduling technologies {{ unitYear }}

Additional reduction through captured rainwater {{ unitYear }}

Total budgeted use after additional reductions {{ unitYear }}

Total percent reduction from baseline (%)

Upload the additional reduction calculations or other supporting documentation showing projected alternative water supply for the year or smart scheduling technology savings over the year.

Special Circumstances

Describe the circumstances limiting the project team's ability to provide the submittals required in this form. Be sure to reference what additional documentation has been provided, if any. Non-standard documentation will be considered upon its merits. (Optional)

Upload any additional documentation that supports the claim to special circumstances. (Optional)