LEED

Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design

In Canada, buildings draw on. . . .

-1/3 of Total Energy

-12% of Water
-2/3 of Electricity -20% of Solid Waste

Produces 30% of Greenhouse Gas, Raw Material Usage & Waste Output

What is LEED?
USGBC United States Green Building Council Established 1993 CaGBC Canadian Green Building Council Est. 2002
13% of Members & 28% of Certified Projects are from Alberta

Internationally Accepted Benchmark for High Performance Green Buildings

Design Construction Operation

What is LEED?
USGBC
LEED NC (New Construction) Est. 2000 LEED EB (Existing Building ) LEED Commercial Interior LEED Core and Shell Development LEED Neighborhood Development LEED Home LEED Schools Coming Soon
LEED Health Care

What is LEED?
CaGBC
Associated with USGBC License Holder for LEED in Canada LEED Canada for New Construction & Major Renovations Established 2003 Coming Soon
LEED EB

Four Performance levels: Platinum: 52+ points Gold: 39 51 points Silver: 33 38 points Certified: 26 32 points

- Transforms building into a healthier environment

- Lower operating costs and increase asset value - Reduces waste, greenhouse emissions, and conserves energy and water - Recognition for commitment to environmental responsibility

What is LEED?
Measuring Tool for Building Owners and Operators Promotes a Whole Building Approach in 5 Key Areas of Human & Environmental Health
Sustainable Site Development Water Savings Energy Efficiency Material Selection Indoor Environmental Quality

What is LEED - EB?

LEED EB
Exterior Building Site Maintenance Optimized Use of Water and Energy Environmentally Preferred Products Waste Stream Management Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Guidelines for Whole Building Cleaning Recycling Programs

What is the LEED Rating System?

LEED Rating System
LEED Inspector Surveys & Rates Building LEED Inspector Provides Recommendations Building Owner and Management Implements Changes LEED Inspector Surveys & Rates Building

What is LEED-EB?
LEED - EB Rating System
Certified 32-39 Points Silver 40-47 Points Gold 48 63 Points Platinum 64 85 Points

Why LEED?
Building Owners and Managers
Increased Asset Value Tennant Retention and Satisfaction Shareholder Value Employee Satisfaction and Productivity Stakeholder Relations Increased Net Operating Income Return on Investment
2.6 Years $170,000 Savings Per Year

Stewardship Legislation
Help Meet Kyoto Obligations

Who Is Adopting LEED?

Government
Municipal, Provincial and Federal
Schools Primary, Secondary and Post Secondary All City of Calgary New Construction

Private Industry
New Construction

Why LEED?
Building Service Contractors
Can provide 13+ Points or 40% of Basic
Education & Training Programs 1 Point Source Reduction & Waste Management 1 to 2 Points Sustainable Cleaning Products 1 to 3 Points Occupant Recycling 1 to 3 Points Entry Way Systems 1 Point Isolation of Janitorial Closets 1 Point Low Environmental Impact Cleaning Policy 1 to 2 Points Innovation 1 to 2 Points

Why LEED?
Building Service Contractors
What Products and Services
Certified Cleaning Methodology Certified Cleaning Chemicals and Systems Certified Hand Soap Systems Certified Paper and Paper Systems Certified Vacuums, Autoscrubbers etc Certified Garbage Bags Matting Systems Microfibers Recycling Programs Promote & Market
Tent Cards, Stickers, Mailer to tenants etc

W.I.I.F.M.
Building Service Contractors
Marketing Edge
Sell a Whole Program Differentiate

Potential Increased Profits Little Initial Cost

Resources
WWW.CAGBC.ORG
Day Training Session in Calgary Purchase Reference Guides LEED Professional Accreditation
Marketing Edge

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