LEED Rating Systems
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LEED NC v2.2 — New Construction
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density & Community Connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield Redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc4.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage & Changing Rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting & Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- SSc5.1Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
- SSc5.2Site Development—Maximize Open Space
- SSc6.1Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
- SSc6.2Stormwater Design—Quality Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Effect—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of the Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2On-Site Renewable Energy
- EAc3Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc5Measurement & Verification
- EAc6Green Power
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage & Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1.1-1.2Building Reuse
- MRc1.3Building Reuse—Non-Structural
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3Materials Reuse
Indoor Environmental Quality
- EQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- EQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- EQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- EQc2Increased Ventilation
- EQc3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- EQc3.2Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
- EQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives & Sealants
- EQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints & Coatings
- EQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Carpet Systems
- EQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood & Agrifiber Products
- EQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- EQc6.1Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- EQc6.2Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- EQc7.1Thermal Comfort—Design
- EQc7.2Thermal Comfort—Verification
- EQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight 75% of Spaces
- EQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views for 90% of Spaces
Innovation in Design
LEED NC 2009 — New Construction
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density and Community Connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield Redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc4.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- SSc5.1Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
- SSc5.2Site Development—Maximize Open Space
- SSc6.1Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
- SSc6.2Stormwater Design—Quality Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Effect—Non-Roof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Effect—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2On-Site Renewable Energy
- EAc3Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc5Measurement and Verification
- EAc6Green Power
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1.1Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
- MRc1.2Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3Materials Reuse
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc2Increased Ventilation
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
- IEQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc6.1Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- IEQc6.2Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- IEQc7.1Thermal Comfort—Design
- IEQc7.2Thermal Comfort—Verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED CI 2009 — Commercial Interiors
Sustainable Sites
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density and Community Connectivity
- SSc3.1Credit Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc3.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- SSc3.3Alternative Transportation—Parking Availability
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1.1Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Power
- EAc1.2Optimize Energy Performance—Lighting Controls
- EAc1.3Optimize Energy Performance—HVAC
- EAc1.4Optimize Energy Performance—Equipment and Appliances
- EAc2Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc3Measurement and Verification
- EAc4Green Power
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1.1Tenant Space—Long-Term Commitment
- MRc1.2Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3.1Materials Reuse
- MRc3.2Materials Reuse—Furniture and Furnishings
- MRc4Recycled Content
- MRc5Regional Materials
- MRc6Rapidly Renewable Materials
- MRc7Certified Wood
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc2Increased Ventlilation
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
- IEQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc4.5Low-Emitting Materials—Systems Furniture and Seating
- IEQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc6.1Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- IEQc6.2Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- IEQc7.1Thermal Comfort—Design
- IEQc7.2Thermal Comfort—Verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views for Seated Spaces
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED CS 2009 — Core & Shell
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density and Community Connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield Redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc4.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- SSc5.1Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
- SSc5.2Site Development—Maximize Open Space
- SSc6.1Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
- SSc6.2Stormwater Design—Quality Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Effect—Nonroof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Effect—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
- SSc9Tenant Design and Construction Guidelines
Water Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2On-site Renewable Energy
- EAc3Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc5.1Measurement and Verification—Base Building
- EAc5.2Measurement and Verification—Tenant Submetering
- EAc6Green Power
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3Materials Reuse
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc2Increased Ventilation
- IEQc3Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- IEQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc6Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- IEQc7Thermal Comfort—Design
- IEQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED EBOM 2009 — Existing Building Operations
Sustainable Sites
- SSc1LEED Certified Design and Construction
- SSc2Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan
- SSc3Integrated Pest Management, Erosion Control, and Landscape Management
- SSc4Alternative Commuting Transportation
- SSc5Site Development—Protect or Restore Open Habitat
- SSc6Stormwater Quantity Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Reduction—Nonroof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Reduction—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
Water Efficiency
- WEp1Minimum Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
- WEc1Water Performance Measurement
- WEc2Additional Indoor Plumbing Fixture and Fitting Efficiency
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Energy Efficiency Best Management Practices
- EAp2Minimum Energy Efficiency Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2.1Existing Building Commissioning—Investigation and Analysis
- EAc2.2Existing Building Commissioning—Implementation
- EAc2.3Existing Building Commissioning—Ongoing Commissioning
- EAc3.1Performance Measurement—Building Automation System
- EAc3.2Performance Measurement—System-Level Metering
- EAc4On-Site and Off-Site Renewable Energy
- EAc5Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc6Emissions Reduction Reporting
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Sustainable Purchasing Policy
- MRp2Solid Waste Management Policy
- MRc1Sustainable Purchasing—Ongoing Consumables
- MRc2Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods
- MRc3Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations and Additions
- MRc4Sustainable Purchasing—Reduced Mercury in Lamps
- MRc5Sustainable Purchasing—Food
- MRc6Solid Waste Management—Waste Stream Audit
- MRc7Solid Waste Management—Ongoing Consumables
- MRc8Solid Waste Management—Durable Goods
- MRc9Solid Waste Management—Facility Alterations and Additions
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQp3Green Cleaning Policy
- IEQc1.1IAQ Best Management Practices—IAQ Management Program
- IEQc1.2IAQ Best Management Practices—Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc1.3IAQ Best Management Practices—Increased Ventilation
- IEQc1.4IAQ Best Management Practices—Reduce Particulates in Air Distribution
- IEQc1.5IAQ Best Management Practices—Facility Alterations and Additions
- IEQc2.1Occupant Comfort—Occupant Survey
- IEQc2.2Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- IEQc2.3Occupant Comfort—Thermal Comfort Monitoring
- IEQc2.4Daylight and Views
- IEQc3.1Green Cleaning—High-Performance Cleaning Program
- IEQc3.2Green Cleaning—Custodial Effectiveness Assessment
- IEQc3.3Green Cleaning—Purchase of Sustainable Cleaning Products and Materials
- IEQc3.4Green Cleaning—Sustainable Cleaning Equipment
- IEQc3.5Green Cleaning—Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc3.6Green Cleaning—Indoor Integrated Pest Management
Innovation in Operations
Regional Priority
LEED Schools 2009 — Schools
Sustainable Sites
- SSp1Construction Activity Pollution Prevention
- SSp2Environmental Site Assessment
- SSc1Site Selection
- SSc2Development Density and Community Connectivity
- SSc3Brownfield Redevelopment
- SSc4.1Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access
- SSc4.2Alternative Transportation—Bicycle Storage and Changing Rooms
- SSc4.3Alternative Transportation—Low-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient Vehicles
- SSc4.4Alternative Transportation—Parking Capacity
- SSc5.1Site Development—Protect or Restore Habitat
- SSc5.2Site Development—Maximize Open Space
- SSc6.1Stormwater Design—Quantity Control
- SSc6.2Stormwater Design—Quality Control
- SSc7.1Heat Island Effect—Nonroof
- SSc7.2Heat Island Effect—Roof
- SSc8Light Pollution Reduction
- SSc9Site Master Plan
- SSc10Joint Use of Facilities
Water Efficiency
- WEp1Water Use Reduction—20% Reduction
- WEc1Water Efficient Landscaping
- WEc2Innovative Wastewater Technologies
Energy and Atmosphere
- EAp1Fundamental Commissioning of Building Energy Systems
- EAp2Minimum Energy Performance
- EAp3Fundamental Refrigerant Management
- EAc1Optimize Energy Performance
- EAc2On-Site Renewable Energy
- EAc3Enhanced Commissioning
- EAc4Enhanced Refrigerant Management
- EAc5Measurement and Verification
- EAc6Green Power
Materials and Resources
- MRp1Storage and Collection of Recyclables
- MRc1.1Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Walls, Floors and Roof
- MRc1.2Building Reuse—Maintain Existing Interior Nonstructural Elements
- MRc2Construction Waste Management
- MRc3Materials Reuse
Indoor Environmental Quality
- IEQp1Minimum IAQ Performance
- IEQp2Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS) Control
- IEQp3Minimum Acoustical Performance
- IEQc1Outdoor Air Delivery Monitoring
- IEQc2Increased Ventilation
- IEQc3.1Construction IAQ Management Plan—During Construction
- IEQc3.2Construction IAQ Management Plan—Before Occupancy
- IEQc4.1Low-Emitting Materials—Adhesives and Sealants
- IEQc4.2Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
- IEQc4.3Low-Emitting Materials—Flooring Systems
- IEQc4.4Low-Emitting Materials—Composite Wood and Agrifiber Products
- IEQc4.5Low-Emitting Materials—Furniture and Furnishings
- IEQc4.6Low-Emitting Materials—Ceiling and Wall Systems
- IEQc5Indoor Chemical and Pollutant Source Control
- IEQc6.1Controllability of Systems—Lighting
- IEQc6.2Controllability of Systems—Thermal Comfort
- IEQc7.1Thermal Comfort—Design
- IEQc7.2Thermal Comfort—Verification
- IEQc8.1Daylight and Views—Daylight
- IEQc8.2Daylight and Views—Views
- IEQc9Enhanced Acoustical Performance
- IEQc10Mold Prevention
Innovation in Design
Regional Priority
LEED Pilot Credits — LEED Pilot Credit Library
Process-Related Pilot Credits
- PC5Preliminary Integrative Project Planning & Design
- PC6Integrative Project Planning & Design
- PC48Discovery—Analysis to Support Integrative Process
Location-Related Pilot Credits
- PC9Open & Connected Community
- PC12Reduced Automobile Dependence
- PC13Bicycle Network, Storage, and Changing Rooms
Sites-Related Pilot Credits
Water-Related Pilot Credits
Energy-Related Pilot Credits
Materials-Related Pilot Credits
- PC1 Life-Cycle Assessment (LCA) of Building Assemblies and Materials
- PC2PBT Source Reduction: Dioxins and Halogenated Organic Compounds
- PC11Chemical Avoidance in Building Materials
- PC19Whole Building Reuse
- PC20Recycled Content
- PC43Certified Products
- PC52Environmentally Preferable Non-Structural Products and Materials—Prescriptive Attributes
- PC53Responsible Sourcing of Raw Materials
- PC54Avoidance of Chemicals of Concern in Building Materials
IEQ-Related Pilot Credits
- PC4Innovative Ventilation
- PC21Low Emitting Interiors
- PC22Lighting – Lighting Quality Only
- PC23Quality Views
Performance-Related Pilot Credits
LEED for Homes Pilot Credits
- PC28Trades Training
- PC29Housing and Jobs Proximity
- PC30Alternative Transportation
- PC31Heat Island Reduction
- PC32WaterSense for New Homes
- PC33Performance of Energy Star for Homes
- PC34Design for Adaptability
- PC35Environmental Tobacco Smoke
- PC36Compartmentalization
- PC37Balancing of Heating & Cooling Distribution Systems
- PC38Advanced Utility Tracking
