# Innovation 1.1 Innovation
Up to 10 points are available, made up of individual actions worth either 1 or 2 points. As the user, self-nominate whether you think your innovation action qualifies for 1 or 2 points. Actions nominated for 2 points must demonstrate multiple social and/or environmental benefits.
A minimum project score of 50% is required before an Innovation Credit can be used.
Final points awarded are at the discretion of the assessing officer at your Council.
Innovation points will not be awarded for actions covered elsewhere in BESS unless it can be demonstrated that the action goes well beyond the best practice standard in BESS.
# Summary
- Review all sustainable development initiatives relating to the design, construction and operation of the proposed development.
- Determine whether any of the initiatives proposed are design features or technologies that deliver an improved environmental performance.
- Determine whether the design feature or technology is new or not commonly applied in the area where the development is situated.
- Prepare a synopsis of the proposed design feature or technology, including how it is innovative in relation to its introduction to the built environment in the area where the development is situated, what the social and/or environmental benefit is and a measure of the benefit if applicable.