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LEED 101

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Services

The USGBC Energy and Atmosphere Green Power Credit allows LEED buildings to earn 1 to 6 points for providing a percentage of the building’s electricity from renewable resources.  Point allocations vary depending on which version of LEED guidelines the building is following, as well as project type.

RECs are a straight forward and cost effective way to maximize Green Power Points under LEED, while significantly reducing a project’s environmental impact.  Purchasers stay with their current electricity provider and do not have to install any specialized equipment.

LEED Renewable Energy Reference Guide

LEED Version Type Minimum renewable purchase for Green Power points
(% of annual energy usage)
    1 2 3 4 5 6
v2 Commercial Interiors 50% 100%        
v2 Existing Buildings 15% 30% 45% 60%    
v2.1 New Construction 50%          
v2.2 New Construction 35% 70%        
v3.0 Commercial Interiors         50%  
v3.0 Existing Buildings 25% 37.5% 50% 62.5% 75% 100%
v3.0 New Construction   35%        
v3.0 Schools   35%        
Download the LEED Renewable Energy Reference Guide (PDF)

Simple Purchase Process

Because we understand how complicated the LEED certification process can be, Green Mountain has created a very simple purchase process.
  • Green-e Certified RECs coming from sources like wind, solar, and biomass
  • Proprietary LEED Calculators  take the guess work out of determining volumes
  • Competitive pricing
  • National & regional sourcing options
  • Streamlined Contracts & fast turnaround time

What You Get

  • Expertise and Experience - in addition to supplying RECs for LEED projects, Green Mountain’s corporate headquarters in Austin, TX, has received LEED Silver CI Certification.   We understand the LEED's process from both sides of the table and are well equiped to provide related consulting services to help you reach your goals.
  • Consulting services with respect to sample messages and claims for press releases and/or customers in relation to LEED certification and renewable energy purchases

  • A certificate of purchase for display at your office
  • Assistance with registration in the EPA’s Green Power Partnership program if you make a qualifying purchase

  • Member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) since 2003

Ready to get started?

Email greenbizsolutions@greenmountain.com call 888-380-9410 ext. 6325

 
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