How many occupants should be entered into Portfolio Manager for the vacant office space?

An office building has an average annual occupancy of 75% and 30,000 ft2 (2 787 m2) of completely vacant space.

How many occupants should be entered into Portfolio Manager for the vacant office space?
A . Zero occupants
B . 100 occupants
C . 150 occupants
D . 200 occupants

Answer: A

Explanation:

The correct answer is A because zero occupants should be entered into Portfolio Manager for the vacant office space, as stated in the LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide1. Portfolio Manager is an online tool that allows projects to benchmark their energy and water performance and track their greenhouse gas emissions. The number of occupants entered into Portfolio Manager should reflect the actual occupancy of the building, not the potential occupancy. The other options are incorrect because they are arbitrary numbers that do not reflect the reality of the vacant office space.

Reference: LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide, page 137

Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam, page 88 LEED v4 AP O+M Mock Exam, page 86