- Can a LEED v2009 or LEED v4 project still meet the credit requirements if gaps exist in the data provided for the recertification performance period?
- Do LEED v2009 and LEED v4 projects have to resubmit documentation for each credit attempted during recertification?
- Can a v2009 project earn additional points by attempting SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction during recertification?
Can a LEED v2009 or LEED v4 project still meet the credit requirements if gaps exist in the data provided for the recertification performance period?
Data must be provided from consecutive months, but may include collection gaps when reasonable and justifiable. Examples include:
- Management or staff change results in tracking pause or delay in audit delivery.
- Change in vendor with transition time for reporting purchases, applications, etc.
- An issue with energy or water monitoring devices or programs.
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Do LEED v2009 and LEED v4 projects have to resubmit documentation for each credit attempted during recertification?
Each LEED Online form includes separate establishment and performance sections that correspond to the establishment and performance requirements for each prerequisite and credit in the recertification version of the rating system.
During a project’s initial certification, the establishment and performance sections in each form must be completed. In each subsequent recertification application, establishment documentation is required only if major changes have been made.
For new credits pursued during recertification, both the establishment and performance sections in each form must be completed.
Can a v2009 project earn additional points by attempting SSc1: LEED Certified Design and Construction during recertification?
Yes, v2009 projects can achieve additional points by selecting the appropriate option in the credit form. Note: Even though it's not clear in the credit title, projects pursuing recertification under LEED 2009 EB: O&M can select Option 6 of SS Credit 1: LEED Certified Design & Construction. This option awards all four points to projects that have previously earned certification under any version of the LEED for Existing Buildings rating systems and can demonstrate consistent implementation of strategies and tracking of performance data.
SSc1 achievement is tied to the successful demonstration of performance data tracking and achievement of all additionally pursued performance requirements in the recertification application.