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15. LEED ® 2009 Trends Significant increase in emphasis on Energy Efficiency and Renewables Significant reduction in emphasis on Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality Addition of Regional Priority Credits LEED ® Statistics LEED NC v 2.2 Rating System Point Breakdown LEED NC 2009 Rating System Point Breakdown
16. LEED ® 2009 Trends Significant increase in emphasis on Energy Efficiency and Renewables Significant reduction in emphasis on Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality Addition of Regional Priority Credits LEED ® Statistics LEED for Schools 2007 Rating System Point Breakdown LEED for Schools 2009 Rating System Point Breakdown
17. LEED ® 2009 Trends Significant increase in emphasis on Energy Efficiency and Renewables Significant reduction in emphasis on Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality Addition of Regional Priority Credits LEED ® Statistics LEED C&S v2.0 Rating System Point Breakdown LEED C&S 2009 Rating System Point Breakdown
18. LEED ® 2009 Trends Significant increase in emphasis on Sustainable Sites, Energy Efficiency, and Renewables Significant reduction in emphasis on Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality Addition of Regional Priority Credits LEED ® Statistics LEED CI v2.2 Rating System Point Breakdown LEED CI 2009 Rating System Point Breakdown
19. LEED ® 2009 Trends Significant increase in emphasis on Sustainable Sites Significant reduction in emphasis on Materials & Resources and Indoor Environmental Quality Addition of Regional Priority Credits LEED ® Statistics LEED EBO&M Rating System Point Breakdown LEED EBO&M 2009 Rating System Point Breakdown
20. 100 Point LEED LEED 2009 for New Construction Category Points 2009 Certification Threshold SS 26 Certified 40-49 WE 10 Silver 50-59 EA 35 Gold 60-79 MR 14 Platinum 80 + EQ 15 PD -- Base Points 100 Regional 4 ID 6 Total 110
21. Sustainable Sites Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes SSp1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention No Change No Change No Change SSc1 – Site Selection No Change No Change No Change SSc2 – Development Density & community Connectivity Added language for mixed use projects and set requirement that no more than 2 of 10 services may be anticipated Increased to 5 points No Change SSc3 – Brownfield Redevelopment No Change No Change No Change SSc4.1 – AT: Public Transportation Access Clarified “walking distance” and “measured from main building entrance” for credit requirements; added private bus lines Increased to 6 points No Change SSc4.2 AT: Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms Revised requirements to include a “Case 1 – Commercial or Institutional” and a “Case 2 – Residential” No Change No Change SSc4.3 – AT: Low Emitting & Fuel Efficient Vehicles Added provisions for a discounted parking rate (20%) under Option 2; added an Option 4 for a vehicle sharing program – 1 per 3% FTE or 267 Increased to 3 points No Change SSc4.4 – AT: Parking Capacity Added provisions for a discounted parking rate (20%) under Option 2; added an Option 5 for mixed use projects with residential and commercial components – 10% threshold Increased to 2 Points No Change
22. Sustainable Sites Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes SSc5.1 – Site Development: Protect or Restore Habitat Added calculation option for 20% of total site area including building footprint whichever is greater under Option 2 No Change No Change SSc5.2 – Site Development: Maximize Open Space No Change No Change No Change SSc6.1 – Stormwater Design: Quantity Control Option 1 and Option 2 added under Case 1 No Change No Change SSc6.2 – Stormwater Design: Quality Control No Change No Change No Change SSc7.1 – Heat Island Effect, Non-Roof Revised strategies under Option 1 (included provisions for solar panels for shading, shade structures have to have min SRI 29, open grid = 50% pervious); revised Option 2 to include green roofs and solar panels for shading No Change No Change SSc7.2 – Heat Island Effect, Roof Added weighted average calculation under Option 1 - (Area SRI roof/Total roof area) * (SRI of installed roof/Required SRI) ≥75% No Change No Change SSc8 – Light Pollution Reduction Added options for Interior Lighting; changed referenced standard; redefined lighting zones and requirements No Change Upgraded to AHSRAE 90.1-2007
23. Water Efficiency Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes WEp1 – Water Use Reduction: 20% Reduction New Prerequisite N/A N/A WEc1.1 – Water Efficient Landscaping: Reduce by 50% Added allowance for groundwater seepage pumped away from building slabs and foundations to meet credit intent Increased to 2 points No Change WEc1.2 – Water Efficient Landscaping: No Potable Water Use or No Irrigation Restructured requirements into Option 1 and Option 2 Increased to 2 points No Change WEc2 – Innovative Wastewater Technologies No Change Increased to 2 points No Change WEc3 – Water Use Reduction Credit has been reworked and target reductions have been increased to 30%, 35%, and 40% Restructured to 2-4 points Added EPAct 2005, 2006 UPC, and 2006 IPC
24. Energy & Atmosphere Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes EAp1 – Fundamental Building Systems Commissioning No Change No Change No Change EAp2 – Minimum Energy Performance: 10% New Buildings, 5% Existing New Formal Prerequisite replacing old Minimum Energy Performance – aligned with EAc1 No Change Upgraded to ASHRAE 90.1-2007 EAp3 – Fundamental Refrigerant Management No Change No Change No Change EAc1 – Optimize Energy Performance Credit restructured – Option 1: 2% increments from 12%-48%; Option 2 reduced to 1 point; Option 3 reduced to 1-3 points; added additional ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guides under Prescriptive Compliance Path (Option 2) Option 1 Restructured to 1-19 points Upgraded to ASHRAE 90.1-2007 EAc2 – On-Site Renewable Energy No Change Restructured to 1-7 points No Change EAc3 – Enhanced Commissioning No Change Increased to 2 Points No Change
25. Energy & Atmosphere Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes EAc4 – Enhanced Refrigerant Management Added language for “gross ARI rated” cooling in the calculations Increased to 2 points No Change EAc5 – Performance Measurement & Verification Credit name change and requirement for process for corrective action Increased to 3 Points No Change EAc6 – Green Power Clarification for Green-e “Energy” credits and purchases are to be based on quantity not cost Increased to 2 points No Change
26. Materials & Resources Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes MRp1 – Storage & Collection of Recyclables Credit Requirements reworked to include area(s) for collection of recyclables No Change No Change MRc1.1 – 1.3 Building Reuse Thresholds restructured to 55%, 75%, and 95% of existing walls, floors, & roof Restructured to 1-3 points No Change MRc1.4 – Building Reuse: Maintain 50% of Interior Non-Structural Elements Credit changed from MRc1.3 to MRc1.4 No Change No Change MRc2.1 – Construction Waste Management Divert 50% from disposal Generalization for mineral fiber products, and allowance for products that can be converted on site for market value No Change No Change MRc2.2 – Construction Waste Management Divert 75% from disposal Generalization for mineral fiber products, and allowance for products that can be converted on site for market value No Change No Change MRc3.1 – Material Reuse: 5% No Change No Change No Change MRc3.2 – Material Reuse: 10% No Change No Change No Change
27. Materials & Resources Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes MRc4.1 – Recycled Content: 10% No Change No Change No Change MRc4.2 – Recycled Content: 20% No Change No Change No Change MRc5.1 – Regional Materials: 10% No Change No Change No Change MRc5.2 – Regional Materials: 20% No Change No Change No Change MRc6 – Rapidly Renewable Materials No Change No Change No Change MRc7 – Certified Wood Undergoing separate balloting process and will remain the same until further notice No Change No Change
28. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes IEQp1 – Minimum IAQ Performance No Change No Change Upgraded to ASHRAE 62.1-2007 IEQp2 – Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control Hotels and 25 foot rule has been added to Option 3 (Residential); signage has been added to the requirements; No Change No Change IEQc1 – Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring Mechanical and Natural ventilated spaces separated into Case 1 and Case 2 No Change Upgraded to ASHRAE 62.1-2007 IEQc2 – Increased Ventilation Mechanical and Natural ventilated spaces separated into Case 1 and Case 2 No Change Upgraded to ASHRAE 62.1-2007
29. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes IEQc3.1 – Construction IAQ Management Plan: During Construction No Change No Change Upgraded to (SMACNA) IAQ Guidelines For Occupied Buildings Under Construction, 2nd Edition 2007, ANSI/SMACNA 008-2008 (Chapter 3) IEQc3.2 – Construction IAQ Management Plan: Before Occupancy Clarification of requirements for all finishes and final cleaning to be completed prior to implementation of IAQ plan measures; Formaldehyde concentration reduced from 50 to 27 parts per billion No Change No Change
30. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes IEQc4.1 – Low Emitting Materials: Adhesives & Sealants No Change No Change No Change IEQc4.2 – Low Emitting Materials: Paints & Coatings No Change No Change No Change IEQc4.3 – Low Emitting Materials: Flooring Systems Credit revised to include all flooring systems and not just carpet No Change Various Additional Standards are referenced for each class of flooring system IEQc4.4 – Low Emitting Materials: Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products No Change No Change No Change IEQc5 – Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control Revised requirement for entryway systems from 6’ minimum to 10’ minimum; added requirement for containment of hazardous liquid waste disposal in areas where water and chemical mixing occurs No Change No Change
31. Indoor Environmental Quality Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes IEQc6.1 – Controllability of Systems: Lighting No Change No Change No Change IEQc6.2 – Controllability of Systems: Thermal Comfort No Change No Change Upgraded to ASHRAE 62.1-2007 IEQc7.1 – Thermal Comfort: Design No Change No Change No Change IEQc7.2 – Thermal Comfort: Verification Revision to require achievement of IEQ7.1 in order to achieve IEQc7.2; clarification that credit does not apply to residential projects No Change No Change IEQc8.1 – Daylight & Views: Daylight for 75% of Spaces Indications that old calculation method is being eliminated in favor for Option 1: Simulation, Option 2: Prescriptive Calculation; Option 3: any combination of the previous, and Option 4: measurement No Change No Change IEQc8.2 – Daylight & Views: Views for 90% of Spaces No Change No Change No Change
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33. Innovation & Design Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes IDc1 – Innovation & Design Added 1 additional ID credit, limit of 3 exemplary performance ID credits Increased to 5 points No Change IDc2 – LEED Accredited Professional No Change No Change No Change
34. Regional Priority Credit Title Credit Changes Weighting Changes Referenced Standard Changes RPc1 – Regional Priority New credit category – determined by project zip code Potential for up to 4 of 6 available N/A
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Current LEED Systems Homes no longer in pilot – nd now in pilot (launch sometime in 2009)
Collaborative for High Performance Schools ( CHPS )
Predictable Development Cycle – LEED will move into a predictable development cycle that will help drive continuous improvements in LEED and allow the market to participate more fully in LEED’s growth and development.
LEED 2009 will incorporate New Construction, Core and Shell, Commercial Interiors, Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance and Schools. Notable advancements include: • LEED Prerequisite/Credit Alignment and Harmonization • Predictable Development Cycle • Transparent Environmental/Human Impact Credit Weighting • Regionalization
Regionalism – Incentives will be provided through LEED Innovation & Design style bonus points that will add value to those credits that are considered most important for defined regions. Project teams may select bonus points from a list of eligible credits driven by chapters, regional councils, and the LEED Steering Committee.
Q: Why is the LEED AP exam system changing? A: Since 2001, more than 65,000 building professional have earned the LEED AP credential by demonstrating their understanding of environmentally sustainable building design, construction and operation. The changes to the exam system are reflective of the rapid advances in green building technology and practice in the marketplace. The Green Building Certification Institutes (GBCI) new three-tiered credentialing system will ensure that LEED-credentialed professionals have the latest knowledge and understanding of green building practices AND that they’re recognized with this distinction. Q: What is the difference between the current LEED AP examination system and the LEED Credentialing system moving forward? A: There are three differences between the current LEED AP examination system and 2009 system. There will be three levels of excellence for a professional to pursue. This improves upon the current LEED accreditation system by providing a mechanism to recognize knowledge and expertise beyond a basic understanding of green building practices. A tiered credentialing system allows the marketplace to distinguish between practitioners with basic, advanced, and extraordinary levels of knowledge. GBCI will have eligibility requirements for all levels of the exam system GBCI will have credentialing maintenance required for all levels of the exam. As sustainable technologies advance and the LEED rating system evolves, the LEED accreditation system needs a mechanism to ensure that LEED Professions have the latest knowledge and understanding of green building practices. Q: What are the three levels or tiers of LEED Accreditation? A: Tier I LEED Green Associate: Evoking good environmental practice and being the first step in the LEED professionals career pathway the LEED Green Associate credential attests to demonstrated knowledge and skill in understanding and supporting green design, construction, and operations. Tier II LEED AP+ : The LEED AP+ credential signifies an extraordinary depth of knowledge in green building practices and specialization in a particular field: commercial building design & construction, commercial operations & maintenance, commercial interiors, residential design & construction, and neighborhood development. TIER III LEED AP Fellow: LEED Fellows enter an elite class of leading professionals who are distinguished by their years of experience and a peer review of their project portfolio. Fellows contribute to the standards of practice and body of knowledge for achieving continuous improvement in the green building field. Q: What are the LEED AP+ specialty tracks? A: Operations and Maintenance (old EB) 2009 O&M Residential Design and Construction (HOMES) 2009 HOMES Building Design and Construction (old NC) 2009 BD&C Interior Design and Construction (old CI) 2009 ID&C Neighborhood Development (ND) 2010 ND Q: What is the timeline for introducing the new exam system? A: The changes will be phased in throughout 2009 starting with beta testing for the LEED Green Associate Exam and the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance exams in February. Visit www.gbci.org for additional information. Q: How are the exams going to be different from the current process? A: Tier 1, the LEED Green Associate exam is a computer based, multiple-choice examination; you will have 2.5 hours to complete it. This core exam is also part one of the LEED AP+ examination. If you become eligible to take the LEED AP+ exam and you have maintained your LEED Green Associate Credential, you will not have to take the Core exam again. Tier 2, the LEED AP+ exams will be two parts. The exams are multiple choice and computer based. The first part will be the “core” knowledge exam (taken by Tier 1, LEED Green Associates) about green building and general knowledge about the LEED rating system process. The second part will be a specialty exam depending on the track you choose. You will have 4 hours to complete the examinations. Q: What if I only pass one part of the exam? A: If you only pass one part of the exam you will have to retake the part you failed. Your eligibility is valid for one year and you will have three chances to take the failed portion. If you fail three times your eligibility will be suspended for three months and you will be required to reapply. Q: How do I fit into the new system as a current LEED AP? A: “Legacy” LEED AP: Thousands of LEED APs who pioneered the green building field may continue to bear the credential as a legacy with inactive status. To gain active status, they must choose to opt into the new system. LEED APs who elect to opt in to the new credentialing system should note the following: Beginning in June 2009, current LEED APs have two years to opt in. For example, if you choose to opt in December of 2009, you will have until December 31, 2011 to complete you required hours of credential maintenance. Opt-in requires signing the disciplinary policy and agreeing to credential maintenance. You will get to use the new LEED AP+ designation and be listed in the active registry. Q: What if I don’t opt in? A: You will remain a LEED AP with inactive status in our registry. If you choose to opt into the system after JUNE 2011 you must meet eligibility requirements and retest. Q: What is the cost for a current LEED AP to opt in? A: For the first two years the credentialing maintenance fee is waived. After June 2011, the credential maintenance fee will be $50 every two years. Q: What if I want to get an additional designation? A: If you are a current LEED AP, have agreed to the disciplinary policy and credentialing maintenance, you will only have to take the specialty portion of the exam. Timeline: FEBRUARY 2009 LEED Green Associate Exam - Beta Test LEED AP + Operations and Maintenance Exam - Beta Test MARCH 2009 LEED AP + Homes Exam - Beta Test SPRING 2009 LEED Green Associate Exam - Launch LEED AP + Operations and Maintenance Exam - Launch LEED AP + Design and Construction/Interior Design and Construction - Beta Test New Candidate Application SUMMER 2009 LEED AP + Homes Exam - Launch LEED AP + Design and Construction/Interior Design and Construction - Beta Test New Credentialing Maintenance Program - Launch Q: What if I still have unanswered questions or want to learn more? A: If you have questions about the LEED Professional credential, please contact [email_address]
Q: What is the cost associated with taking a specialty exam for a LEED AP who has opted into the new system? A: USGBC national members $150.00, Non Members $250.00 Q: What are the requirements to take a LEED Green Associate Exam? A: Candidates are required to: Agree to the disciplinary policy and credential maintenance guidelines as outlined at GBCI.org. Demonstrate or document involvement in support of LEED projects. There will be a drop down menu for you to choose from, or you will able to write in your involvement. Be employed in a sustainable field of work or engaged in an education program in green building principals and LEED. There will be a drop down menu for you to choose from or you will be able to write in your employment or educational experience. Submit to application audit. 5-7% of all applications will be audited; you will be notified immediately if you are chosen for an audit and will be notified of your eligibility within 14 days. Q: What are the credential maintenance guidelines for a LEED Green Associate? A: Participate in 15 hours of continuing education required every two years, with three hours obtained from an approved program specific to the LEED Rating System, credit categories, and LEED updates. The information on credentialing maintenance will be available in 1st Quarter 2009. The system will be flexible to allow for credit other than taking a class or attending a workshop. Please visit GBCI.org for more information in 1st Quarter 2009. Q: What are the costs involved with the LEED Green Associate credential? A: Credential Fees: $50 application fee; $150 USGBC National Member fee per exam appointment; $200 non-member fee per exam appointment; $50 maintenance fee (every two years) Q: What are the requirements to take a LEED AP+ exam? A: Agree to the disciplinary policy and credential maintenance guidelines as outlined at GBCI.org. Demonstrate professional experience on at least one LEED project. There will be a drop down menu for you to choose from, or you will able to write in your involvement. Document work on a LEED project, within the last two to three years, with verification through LEED online or employer attestation. Submit to application audit. 5-7% of all applications will be audited, you will be notified immediately if you are chosen for an audit and will know notified of your eligibility within 14 days Q: What are the credential maintenance guidelines for a LEED AP+? A: Participate in 30 hours of continuing education required every two years, with six hours obtained from an approved program specific to the LEED Rating System, credit categories, and LEED updates. More information will be available at GBCI.org early in 2009. Q: What are the costs associated with becoming a LEED AP+? A: Credential Fees: $100 application fee; $300 USGBC National Member fee per exam appointment; $450 non-member fee per exam appointment; $50 maintenance fee (every two years). Any additional specialty exam is $150.00 members’ $200.00 non-members plus the application fee. Q: What are the requirements to obtain the LEED AP FELLOW Credential? A: These requirements are currently under development. The Credential Fee is a $50 maintenance fee due every two years. Q: How can I get more information about the LEED AP FELLOW credential? The LEED FELLOW program is currently under development and we will provide additional information 2009. Timeline: FEBRUARY 2009 LEED Green Associate Exam - Beta Test LEED AP + Operations and Maintenance Exam - Beta Test MARCH 2009 LEED AP + Homes Exam - Beta Test SPRING 2009 LEED Green Associate Exam - Launch LEED AP + Operations and Maintenance Exam - Launch LEED AP + Design and Construction/Interior Design and Construction - Beta Test New Candidate Application SUMMER 2009 LEED AP + Homes Exam - Launch LEED AP + Design and Construction/Interior Design and Construction - Beta Test New Credentialing Maintenance Program - Launch Q: What if I still have unanswered questions or want to learn more? A: If you have questions about the LEED Professional credential, please contact [email_address] For more detailed information costs, timing and eligibility requirements, please visit www.GBCI.org