- Are LEED ID+C or O+M: Interiors projects eligible to pursue LEED Zero certification?
- Are LEED Homes projects eligible to pursue LEED Zero certification?
- Can projects apply for LEED Zero certification under one or more categories?
- Is the project's LEED certification required to be current to pursue LEED Zero certification?
- Are there any other LEED Zero eligibility requirements that I should be aware of?
Are LEED ID+C or O+M: Interiors projects eligible to pursue LEED Zero certification?
No, interiors projects are not eligible. The LEED Zero program is applicable only for whole buildings previously certified under a LEED BD+C, LEED O+M, or Homes rating systems.
Are LEED Homes projects eligible to pursue LEED Zero certification?
Single family homes certified under LEED for Homes are eligible to pursue LEED Zero Energy and LEED Zero Water certification.
Can projects apply for LEED Zero certification under one or more categories?
Yes, projects can apply for one or more LEED Zero certification categories - Carbon, Energy, Water, and Waste. Homes projects are eligible for LEED Zero Energy and LEED Zero Water only.
Is the project's LEED certification required to be current to pursue LEED Zero certification?
No, as long as the project has been certified under BD+C or O+M, it is eligible. Projects are not required to recertify or maintain certified status to pursue LEED Zero.
Are there any other LEED Zero eligibility requirements that I should be aware of?
To be eligible to pursue LEED Zero, your project must have an average occupancy of 50% or greater over the 12-month reporting period used for the LEED Zero application.