This is an optional Innovation & Leadership (IL) credit. IL credits recognize institutions that are seeking innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and demonstrating sustainability leadership in ways that are not otherwise captured in STARS. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 10 bonus points total.
Credit Language
IL 46: Electric Vehicle Infrastructure – version 3.0
Questions & Answers
How has this credit changed between STARS Version 2 and Version 3?
This is a new bonus credit in STARS. A comprehensive list of differences can be found in the STARS 3.0 Summary of changes.
Suggestions for Institutions
- Work with your institution’s transportation services teams or similar to determine whether public electric charging stations are available, and/or to consider implementing such parking spaces.
Potential Data Quality Issues
- Documentation must be provided that at least 5 percent of public parking spaces are reserved for full battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and/or plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs).