- What are Regional Priority (RP) Credits?
- Where is the Regional Priority database lookup tool?
- Can I enter my project’s ZIP Code to find my project’s Regional Priority (RP) credits?
- How does my project apply for Regional Priority credits?
- How do I document Regional Priority credits in LEED Online?
What are Regional Priority (RP) Credits?
The concept of RP credits was introduced in the LEED 2009 rating systems to incentivize the achievement of credits that address geographically specific environmental, social equity and public health priorities. RP credits are not new LEED credits, but instead are existing credits that USGBC regional councils and chapters have designated as being particularly important for their areas. The incentive to achieve the credits is in the form of a bonus point. If an RP base credit is earned, then a bonus point is awarded to the project’s total points.
Where is the Regional Priority database lookup tool?
The Regional Priority Lookup is available through the LEED Credit Library.
Can I enter my project’s ZIP Code to find my project’s Regional Priority (RP) credits?
For projects registered after May 7, 2016, teams should use their project's geolocation (latitude and longitude coordinates) to identify the RP credits associated with a project. Entering a project's zip code without verifying the geo-location of the project may not identify the correct RP credits for your project.
The ZIP code lookup system used previously led to numerous problems for project teams since ZIP codes are prone to changing when an area’s population grows or shrinks.
For projects registered prior to May 8, 2016, regional priority selections were based on zip code. These projects should be able to see Regional Priority credits in LEED Online, but they can also be verified in the Regional priority credit lookup.
How does my project apply for Regional Priority credits?
There is no need to apply for RP credits. They are assigned automatically based upon your project's geolocation latitude and longitude coordinates.
During project registration, enter the project's address and then manually confirm the precise location using the intuitive Google Maps interface. Then all eligible RP credits will be automatically designated on the project's Credits tab.
How do I document Regional Priority credits in LEED Online?
See our FAQs in LEED Online: Credits page and credit documentation.