A significant change in LEED is just around the corner!
In early March, USGBC membership approved a ballot measure to update the minimum energy efficiency requirements for LEED v2009 projects.
The minimum energy efficiency requirement for LEED BD+C and ID+C v3 rating systems is getting more stringent on April 8, 2016. The new minimum threshold requires four points in order to achieve the EAp2 prerequisite. This means that new construction projects are required to show an 18% improvement above the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 baseline, and major renovations must show a 14% improvement. All projects registered prior to this deadline will not be subjected to this update.
Although this update is a significant change to the minimum requirements for LEED v2009 projects, the average LEED BD+C v2009 project improved upon the ASHRAE 90.1-2007 baseline by 29%. We are confident that the 18% minimum is achievable for all of our clients!
Contact us now if you would like to register your project before the April 8, 2016 deadline or if you need help achieving these loftier energy goals!