2025 South Carolina QAP Factsheet

ENERGY STAR certification is required for all new construction in the 2025 South Carolina Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). This applies to both 4% and 9% credit project. Developers can also score five points under Section III F, Sustainable Building, by certifying under a green building program.

This fact sheet breaks down the ENERGY STAR certification requirements and offers tips and tools for meeting them, and provides guidance on green building program selection for projects seeking points in the competitive scoring round.