# EN1: Non-Operational Energy

## Assessment Instructions

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<p align="center">Participants must report this metric at the <strong>asset level.</strong> </p>

<p align="center">GRESB automatically populates this indicator in the assessment response once participants have aggregated asset-level data from the Asset Portal. </p>

<p align="center">When using the <strong>Asset Spreadsheet</strong> to upload asset-level data, GRESB recommends reviewing the instructions below in conjunction with the corresponding spreadsheet tab. The <em><strong>Cell Code</strong></em> column in the <em><strong>Input</strong></em> section indicates where to report each metric in the spreadsheet.</p>

<p align="center"><a href="/pages/EZGzv4iHHWr3QupL3836" class="button secondary" data-icon="gear">Asset Portal Guide</a><br><br><em>Click</em> <a href="https://cdn.svc.gresb.com/gresb-prd-public/2026/Real_Estate_Documents/2026_Real_Estate_Asset_Spreadsheet.xlsx"><em>here</em></a> <em>to download a read-only version of the Asset Spreadsheet.</em></p>
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<summary><strong>Input</strong>: How do I complete this metric?</summary>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="103.8046875"></th><th width="117.38671875" align="center"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><i class="fa-chart-simple">:chart-simple:</i> <mark style="background-color:$primary;"><strong>Data</strong></mark> </td><td align="center"><i class="fa-file-xls">:file-xls:</i> <mark style="background-color:$primary;"><strong>Cell Code</strong></mark></td><td><i class="fa-message-pen">:message-pen:</i> <mark style="background-color:$primary;"><strong>Instructions</strong></mark></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Non-Operational</strong> </p><p><strong>(EV Charging Stations)</strong></p></td><td align="center">BJ7</td><td>Report energy consumption related to Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations installed in the asset.<br><br>The scope of this field is limited to EV charging stations as it represents the most common and material type of energy consumption considered non-operational for a standing asset.</td></tr></tbody></table>

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<summary><strong>Validation</strong>: What evidence is required?</summary>

This indicator is subject to automatic validation. No evidence is required.\
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Refer to the page below for guidance on how to resolve automatic validation errors and warnings.\
\ <a href="/pages/h6Dr17lqUK5155DATJ9E" class="button primary" data-icon="shield-check">Validation Basics</a>

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## Scoring

This metric is not scored.


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