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.
LEED vs. EPC
At-a-glance comparison of these 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 working group of more than 40 architects, engineers, facility managers, and health and safety professionals organized by Labs21 |
The EPC has been recently updated to version 2.2 and is available
in various formats:
For more information, contact:
Paul Mathew
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Phone: 510 486-5116
Fax: 510 486-4089
E-mail: pamathew@lbl.gov
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