The U.S. Green Building Council has developed a new set of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) regional credits as part of LEED
2009, the latest version of the LEED Green Building Rating System. These LEED regional credits set out a regional standard by which companies can
design, build, and operate energy efficient buildings. As part of the updated program, building owners will be able to earn additional "bonus
points" on their LEED certification for implementing green building strategies that specifically address issues in their geographic region.
LEED 2009 is one of the three major components that make up LEED Version 3, the next version of the LEED green building certification program,
which launched April 27, 2009. The changes to the LEED rating system reflect the rapid advancements in building science and technology and
provide incentives for strategies that have greater positive impacts on energy efficiency and CO2 emissions reductions, among other
priorities.
LEED is a voluntary program designed to encourage building owners to invest in energy efficient properties. Approximately 35,000 projects are
currently participating in the LEED system, comprising over 4.5 billion square feet of construction space in all 50 states and in 91 countries.
Incentives, regulations, and laws regulating building environmentally sustainable structures vary by site. Therefore, it is important to closely
examine site-specific considerations. Jackson Walker has analyzed the requirements and can assist you with targeting incentives that apply to your
project and complying with the requirements to achieve your certification goals.
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