Which document outlines the project’s energy performance goals in LEED?

The document that outlines the project’s energy performance goals in LEED is the energy model. An energy model is a detailed representation of the project's design and its anticipated energy usage. It typically includes calculations and simulations that predict energy consumption, generation, and performance of various systems in the building. This model is crucial because it helps the project team assess how design decisions impact energy efficiency and guide strategies to meet the project's performance targets.

The energy model serves as a foundational tool for establishing benchmarks and verifying compliance with LEED energy performance requirements. By using this model, project teams can identify opportunities for improvements and optimize the building’s overall performance in real time, ensuring that they are on track to achieving their sustainability goals.

In contrast, while the project manual and design review document may contain valuable information related to the project, they do not specifically delineate energy performance goals in the same way that an energy model does. The COP report, which deals with the commissioning of building systems and performance, is also not focused on establishing initial energy performance goals like the energy model.