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All Rating Systems (Except LEED 2009)

  • LEED ID Credit Catalog (PDF) -- Catalog of innovative performance credits in the Innovation & Design category as of fall 2007. Intended to assist project teams in the development of new ID credits. (Cover page updated 3/21/2008)
  • ASHRAE Addenda in LEED (PDF) -- Terms under which project teams may use ASHRAE Addenda in their projects. (4/26/2007)
  • Approved ID/IO Ergonomics Strategy (PDF) -- Requirements & submittals for teams to implement a comprehensive ergonomic strategy as an Innovation in Design/Operations credit. (2/6/2009)


    • LEED 2009 Rating Systems

  • Minimum Program Requirements -- Projects registered under any of the LEED 2009 rating systems must comply with the Minimum Program Requirements (MPRs). MPRs are also found in the introductions of each LEED 2009 rating system. (4/27/09)
  • Daylight Diagrams (PDF) -- Diagrams that support the Toplighting Table in the LEED Online form for credits EQc8.1 in LEED for New Construction, Commercial Interiors, Schools, and Core & Shell, and EQc2.4 in LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M. (5/4/2009)
  • Multiple Building Application Guide (PDF) -- A document of guidelines for projects to apply LEED 2009 credits to a campus or multi-building setting such as corporate campuses, college campuses, and government installations is currently under development. In the interim, LEED 2009 projects may apply the guidelines as provided in this October 2005 document given that all requirements of the applicable LEED 2009 rating system are adhered to.
  • LEED 2009 for Schools: Alternative Compliance Path for EQ Credit 4 (PDF) -- Outlines the alternative compliance path for the LEED for Schools Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credit 4: Low Emitting Materials. (updated 9/29/09) 
  • LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: Reduced Occupancy Guidance (PDF) -- Provides application guidance for credits that are affected by reduced occupancy. (10/8/09)
  • LEED 2009 for Existing Buildings: EQ Prerequisite 1 Case 2 Calculator (ZIP) -- Complete this calculator for AHUs that do not meet the minimum rates listed in ASHRAE 62.1-2007. This calculator supplements the EQp1 form in LEED Online.
  • District Thermal Energy Treatment (PDF) -- Treatment of Energy & Atmosphere prerequisites and credits for LEED buildings that are connected to a district thermal energy system. LEED 2009 projects should follow the guidance in this document until the LEED 2009 DES document is posted (estimated Q4 2009). Please note that any mention of the 2-point minimum in this document should be translated to apply towards the minimum EAp2 prerequisite for LEED 2009.
  • Reference Guide Addenda: Green Building Design & Construction (PDF) -- Corrections and clarifications to the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, 2009 Edition.
  • Reference Guide Addenda: Green Interior Design & Construction (PDF) -- Corrections and clarifications to the LEED Reference Guide for Green Interior Design and Construction, 2009 Edition.
  • Reference Guide Addenda: Green Building Operations & Maintenance (PDF) -- Corrections and clarifications to the LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Operations & Maintenance, 2009 Edition.

    • New Construction v2.2

  • Credit Substitution Guide: LEED-NC educational projects (PDF) -- Guidance on LEED for Schools credit compliance paths for LEED-NC schools projects. (12/21/2007)
  • Errata: LEED-NCv2.2 1st Edition (PDF) -- Corrections to the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations v2.2 Reference Guide, 1st Edition.
  • Errata: LEED-NCv2.2 2nd Edition (PDF) -- Corrections to the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations v2.2 Reference Guide, 2nd Edition.
  • Errata: LEED-NCv2.2 3rd Edition (PDF) -- Corrections to the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations v2.2 Reference Guide, 3rd Edition.
  • Multiple Building Application Guide (PDF) -- Guideline for projects to apply LEED credits to a campus or multi-building setting such as corporate campuses, college campuses, and government installations. (10/2005)

    • Sustainable Sites

  • Low Emitting/ Fuel Efficient Vehicles (XLS) -- Comprehensive list of vehicles (2000 - 2008) that have a minimum green score of 40 on the ACEEE annual vehicle rating guide. (Mid-Year 2008)

    • Energy & Atmosphere

  • District Thermal Energy Treatment (PDF) -- Treatment of Energy & Atmosphere prerequisites and credits for LEED buildings that are connected to a district thermal energy system. (5/28/2008)
  • EAc1 CHP Calculation Methodology (PDF) -- Treatment of combined heat and power systems. This document may be used in concert with the District Thermal Energy document. (3/16/2006)
  • Who Can Be The Commissioning Authority? (PDF) -- Clarification of the requirements under the Fundamental Commissioning prerequisite and Enhanced Commissioning credit. (1/3/2006)
  • LEED and California Title 24-2005 (PDF) -- Use of California Title 24-2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (11/19/2007)
  • LEED and Oregon Energy Code 2005 (PDF) -- Use of Oregon Energy Code 2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (1/29/2007)
  • EAc1 Two-Point Minimum Summary (PDF) -- Summary of the required two-point minimum under EAc1 for projects registered after June 26, 2007. (6/26/07)

    • Materials & Resources

  • Chain-of-Custody (COC) Requirements for Certified Wood Credits (PDF) -- Summary of changes for the COC requirements under Certified Wood credits. (4/7/2008)


    • New Construction v2.0/2.1

  • Credit Substitution Guide: LEED-NC educational projects (PDF) -- Guidance on LEED for Schools credit compliance paths for LEED-NC schools projects. (12/21/2007)
  • Credit Substitution Guide: LEED-NC v2.1 projects (PDF) -- Guidance on LEED-NC v2.2 credit modifications and compliance paths for v2.0/2.1 projects. (7/11/2006)
  • Errata: LEED-NCv2.1 (PDF) -- Corrections to the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations v2.1 Reference Guide.
  • Multiple Building Application Guide (PDF) -- Guideline for projects to apply LEED credits to a campus or multi-building setting such as corporate campuses, college campuses, and government installations. (10/2005)

    • Energy & Atmosphere

  • EAc1 Point Interpolation Tables (PDF) -- These tables interpolate energy savings and points available and can be applied to LEED-NC v2.0/2.1 projects. (Revised 9/2004)
  • EAc1 CHP Calculation Methodology - LEED-NC v2.1 (PDF) -- Treatment of combined heat and power systems. (9/2004)

    • Materials & Resources

  • Chain-of-Custody (COC) Requirements for Certified Wood Credits (PDF) -- Summary of changes for the COC requirements under Certified Wood credits. (4/7/2008)


    • Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance

  • Reduced Occupancy Guidance (PDF) -- Provides application guidance for credits that are affected by reduced occupancy. (10/8/09)
    • LEED for Existing Buildings: O&M project team members can view the LEED Registered Project Tools page for many helpful documents.

    Existing Buildings v2.0

  • Errata: LEED-EBv2.0 1st and 2nd Editions (PDF) -- Corrections to the LEED for Existing Buildings v2.0 Reference Guide.
  • Cost Impact Survey (XLS) -- EA Credit 6 Calculations for LEED-EB v2.0 projects.
  • EAc1 Two-Point Minimum Summary (PDF) -- Summary of the required two-point minimum under EAc1 for projects registered after June 26, 2007. (6/26/07)

    • Commercial Interiors v2.0

  • Errata: LEED-CIv2.0 3rd Edition (PDF) -- Corrections to the LEED for Commercial Interiors v2.0 Reference Guide, 3rd Edition.

    • Sustainable Sites

  • Guidance for SSc1 Option L (PDF) -- Guidance on credits from other Rating Systems that can apply to LEED-CI v2.0 Sustainable Sites credit 1 Option L. (Updated 10/26/2009; click here for previous guidance released on 1/16/2008)

    • Energy & Atmosphere

  • District Thermal Energy Treatment (PDF) -- Treatment of Energy & Atmosphere prerequisites and credits for LEED buildings that are connected to a district thermal energy system. (5/28/2008)
  • EAc1 CHP Calculation Methodology (PDF) -- Treatment of combined heat and power systems. This document may be used in concert with the District Thermal Energy document. (3/16/2006)
  • LEED and California Title 24-2005 (PDF) -- Use of California Title 24-2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (11/19/2007)
  • LEED and Oregon Energy Code 2005 (PDF) -- Use of Oregon Energy Code 2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (1/29/2007)
  • EAc1 Two-Point Minimum Summary (PDF) -- Summary of the required two-point minimum under EAc1 for projects registered after June 26, 2007. (6/26/07)

    • Materials & Resources

  • Chain-of-Custody (COC) Requirements for Certified Wood Credits (PDF) -- Summary of changes for the COC requirements under Certified Wood credits. (4/7/2008)


    • Core & Shell v2.0

  • Precertification: Announcement: As of May 18, 2009, use of LEED-CS v2.0 Precertification Templates (Paper) is required. Please note there are NEW general precertification templates for Declaration of Intent and Appendix 3 Scope Checklist.  Also, the Appendix 3 Scope Checklist now includes a plumbing section.
  • Precertification Instructions (PDF) -- Instructions for LEED for Core & Shell project teams who wish to precertify their project. (4/2/2009)
  • Errata: LEED-CSv2.0 (PDF) -- Corrections to the LEED for Core and Shell v2.0 Reference Guide.
  • Multiple Building Application Guide (PDF) -- Guideline for projects to apply LEED credits to a campus or multi-building setting such as corporate campuses, college campuses, and government installations. (10/2005)

    • Sustainable Sites

  • Low Emitting/ Fuel Efficient Vehicles (XLS) -- Comprehensive list of vehicles (2000 - 2008) that have a minimum green score of 40 on the ACEEE annual vehicle rating guide. (Mid-Year 2008)

    • Energy & Atmosphere

  • District Thermal Energy Treatment (PDF) -- Treatment of Energy & Atmosphere prerequisites and credits for LEED buildings that are connected to a district thermal energy system. (5/28/2008)
  • EAc1 CHP Calculation Methodology (PDF) -- Treatment of combined heat and power systems. This document may be used in concert with the District Thermal Energy document. (3/16/2006)
  • Who Can Be The Commissioning Authority? (PDF) -- Clarification of the requirements under the Fundamental Commissioning prerequisite and Enhanced Commissioning credit. (1/3/2006)
  • LEED and California Title 24-2005 (PDF) -- Use of California Title 24-2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (11/19/2007)
  • LEED and Oregon Energy Code 2005 (PDF) -- Use of Oregon Energy Code 2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (1/29/2007)
  • EAc1 Two-Point Minimum Summary (PDF) -- Summary of the required two-point minimum under EAc1 for projects registered after June 26, 2007. (6/26/07)

    • Materials & Resources

  • Chain-of-Custody (COC) Requirements for Certified Wood Credits (PDF) -- Summary of changes for the COC requirements under Certified Wood credits. (4/7/2008)


    • Schools

  • LEED for Schools Registration Guidelines (PDF) -- Guidance for when project teams should register a project under LEED for Schools. (3/3/2008)
  • Errata: LEED for Schools (PDF) -- Corrections to the LEED for Schools Reference Guide.
  • Multiple Building Application Guide (PDF) -- Guideline for projects to apply LEED credits to a campus or multi-building setting such as corporate campuses, college campuses, and government installations. (10/2005)

    • Sustainable Sites

  • Low Emitting/ Fuel Efficient Vehicles (XLS) -- Comprehensive list of vehicles (2000 - 2008) that have a minimum green score of 40 on the ACEEE annual vehicle rating guide. (Mid-Year 2008)

    • Energy & Atmosphere

  • District Thermal Energy Treatment (PDF) -- Treatment of Energy & Atmosphere prerequisites and credits for LEED buildings that are connected to a district thermal energy system. (5/28/2008)
  • EAc1 CHP Calculation Methodology (PDF) -- Treatment of combined heat and power systems. This document may be used in concert with the District Thermal Energy document. (3/16/2006)
  • Who Can Be The Commissioning Authority? (PDF) -- Clarification of the requirements under the Fundamental Commissioning prerequisite and Enhanced Commissioning credit. (1/3/2006)
  • LEED and California Title 24-2005 (PDF) -- Use of California Title 24-2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (11/19/2007)
  • LEED and Oregon Energy Code 2005 (PDF) -- Use of Oregon Energy Code 2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (1/29/2007)
  • ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 Schools (PDF) -- Types of schools projects eligible to use the ASHRAE Advanced Energy Design Guide for K-12 Schools. (3/5/2008)

    • Indoor Environmental Quality

  • Alternative Compliance Paths for EQ Prerequisite 3 (PDF) -- Outlines the alternative compliance paths for the LEED for Schools Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Prerequisite 3: Minimum Acoustical Performance. (4/23/2008)
  • Alternative Compliance Path for EQ Credit 4 (PDF) -- Outlines the alternative compliance path for the LEED for Schools Indoor Environmental Quality (EQ) Credit 4: Low Emitting Materials. (7/7/2008) REVISED 9/29/09 to include LEED 2009 for Schools.


    • Credit Substitution Guides

  • Credit Substitution Guide: LEED-NC educational projects (PDF) -- Guidance on LEED for Schools credit compliance paths for LEED-NC schools projects. (12/21/2007)
  • Credit Substitution Guide: LEED-NC v2.1 projects (PDF) -- Guidance on LEED-NC v2.2 credit modifications and compliance paths for v2.0/2.1 projects. (7/11/2006)



    • Combined Heat & Power

  • EAc1 CHP Calculation Methodology - LEED-NC v2.2 This document addresses the treatment of combined heat and power systems. Applicable to LEED-NCv2.2, LEED-CSv2.0, and LEED for Schools project teams. (3/16/2006)
  • EAc1 CHP Calculation Methodology - LEED-NC v2.1 (PDF) -- Treatment of combined heat and power systems. (9/2004)



    • Regional Codes & EA Credit 1

  • LEED and California Title 24-2005 (PDF) -- Use of California Title 24-2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (11/19/2007)
  • LEED and Oregon Energy Code 2005 (PDF) -- Use of Oregon Energy Code 2005 instead of ASHRAE 90.1-2004. (1/29/2007)
  • NCv2.0/2.1 EAc1 Point Interpolation Tables (PDF) -- These tables interpolate energy savings and points available and can be applied to LEED-NC v2.0/2.1 projects using Title 24. (Revised 9/2004)
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