- How do I respond to review comments and submit my clarifications?
- Our deadline to respond to our preliminary comments or appeal is coming to an end and we need more time. Can we have an extension?
- The review comment is asking me to upload a document; however, there is no upload button on the credit form. How do I submit a supplemental document when there is no upload button on the prerequisite or credit form?
- I submitted a credit for the first time in the Design Final submission. Will I have a chance to respond to clarifications in the Construction Preliminary submission?
- How can I appeal a denied credit or prerequisite?
- What is a complex credit?
- What is the difference between a credit and complex credit?
- If a credit(s) (e.g., EAc1, EAc2, and EAc6) is denied solely due to issues outlined in a base prerequisite (such as EAp2), do I have to appeal the prerequisite and the linked credits?
How do I respond to review comments and submit my clarifications?
The team member responsible for the 'Pending' credit, or the Project Team Administrator, should first change the pending prerequisite or credit to 'Attempted' by clicking the status button on the Credits page and selecting 'Open to Update'. The project team should provide the requested clarifications directly within the credit template, as well as upload any requested documents and provide a narrative outlining the changes. This narrative can be entered into the 'Special Circumstances' text box on the form, or it can be a separate, uploaded document. When the review team’s comments have been addressed, mark each credit/prerequisite requiring clarification 'Ready for Review' by clicking the gray checkmark on the left side of the Credits page. The checkmark should then turn green. Once all credits/prerequisites are marked for review, the project team can submit the final application by clicking on the blue 'Submit for Review' button located on the credits page.
Our deadline to respond to our preliminary comments or appeal is coming to an end and we need more time. Can we have an extension?
The 25 business day duration stated in our emails when we return a review to the project team is a suggestion that is intended to encourage project teams to maintain progress. We appreciate your letting us know if you will need more time. Please take the time you need to prepare a thorough response to review comments or to prepare your appeal. Please note, all O+M projects are subject to all performance period criteria, and this information is only relative to clarifications between rounds of review.
The review comment is asking me to upload a document; however, there is no upload button on the credit form. How do I submit a supplemental document when there is no upload button on the prerequisite or credit form?
Project teams can select the Special Circumstances box located at the end of the prerequisite or credit form.
I submitted a credit for the first time in the Design Final submission. Will I have a chance to respond to clarifications in the Construction Preliminary submission?
Yes, any credits submitted for the first time during the Design Final review will receive a second round of review during the Construction Preliminary review. Please note those credits will not receive a third round of review during the Construction Final review. Appeals for these credits may be submitted via the Construction Appeal.
How can I appeal a denied credit or prerequisite?
Any denied prerequisites or credits can be appealed either after the Design Final review or after the Construction Final review. New credits can also be attempted and submitted during the appeal process.
To appeal, you will need to click the “Appeal” button after the Final (Standard, Design or Construction) review has been completed. The project team will then have the opportunity to select which prerequisite(s) and/or credit(s) to edit by changing the status to "Open to Update". The project team may then edit the forms and upload the proper documentation for the credits/prerequisites being appealed. The project team should then mark them as “Ready for Review.”
Please note, if the appeal involves dependent credits please utilize the following guidance.
Project teams should 'Open to Update' the base prerequisite or credit, as well as the dependent credit, on the Credits page. Document the base prerequisite or credit, and annotate the Special Circumstances section, to ask the review team to pull the dependent credit (or the PI form) into review to award based on the outcome of the appeal. Mark the appealed prerequisite or credit 'Ready for Review'. Leave the dependent credit or PI form as 'Attempted'. If you have any questions about the billing and payment processes, please contact us, preferably before the appeal is submitted, and we will be glad to help.
Lastly, the “Submit Appeal for Review” button will appear and must be clicked in order to submit the appeal to GBCI for review. The project team will then be prompted to submit payment, at which time you should select your payment method. Once payment clears our system the appeal will begin.
What is a complex credit?
Typically credits or prerequisites with a heavy focus on energy & HVAC, “complex credits” require additional time to review, and thus have a higher appeal review fee than other credits. Access a full list of complex credits for each version of LEED.
What is the difference between a credit and complex credit?
Those not considered to be “complex” when submitting an appeal. View the full list of complex credits.
If a credit(s) (e.g., EAc1, EAc2, and EAc6) is denied solely due to issues outlined in a base prerequisite (such as EAp2), do I have to appeal the prerequisite and the linked credits?
Project teams should appeal only the base prerequisite, and provide a narrative to indicate to the reviewer which other credits need to be updated as a result of the appeal. Therefore, project teams should 'Open to Update' the base prerequisite or credit, as well as the dependent credit, on the Credits page. Document the base prerequisite or credit, and annotate the Special Circumstances section, to ask the review team to pull the dependent credit (or the PI form) into review to award based on the outcome of the appeal. Mark the appealed prerequisite or credit 'Ready for Review'. Leave the dependent credit or PI form as 'Attempted'. If you have any questions about the billing and payment processes, contact us, preferably before the appeal is submitted, and we will be glad to help.