LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Exam

Understanding Regional Priority Credits in LEED

Here are some sample questions to test your knowledge of LEED's Regional Priority credits:

• Regional Priority Credit Details: Which statement is NOT accurate regarding Regional Priority credits?

  • Regional Priority credits are listed by zip code on the USGBC website.
  • Regional Priority credits are not new credits; they are bonus points for achieving existing LEED credits.
  • Regional Priority credits are also known as exemplary performance credits.
  • Six Regional Priority credits are available for each zip code.
  • A project can earn a maximum of four Regional Priority credits.

• Design Review Submittals: A project team has submitted an initial submittal for design review. What can be expected in response to this design phase submittal? (Choose two)

  • The USGBC will not formally rule on a design submittal.
  • The USGBC will formally rule on each submitted credit as Achieved or Denied.
  • The USGBC will make recommendations regarding additional credits to apply for.
  • The USGBC will only rule on credits relating to Site Selection.
  • The USGBC will formally rule on each submitted credit as Anticipated, Pending, or Denied.

• Project Information Forms: Are all project information forms designated as 'approved' or 'not approved'?

• Existing Building CFC Phase-Out: An owner of an existing building has agreed to phase out CFC-based refrigerants to meet LEED minimum requirements. What is required of this CFC phase-out plan? (Choose two)

  • CFCs must be 100% phased out within 5 years.
  • CFCs must be 100% phased out within 10 years.
  • CFCs must be 100% phased out within 20 years.
  • During the phase-out plan, CFC-based refrigerant annual leakage must be reduced to 5% or less.
  • During the phase-out plan, CFC-based refrigerant annual leakage must be reduced to 10% or less.
  • During the phase-out plan, CFC-based refrigerant annual leakage must be reduced to 20% or less.

• Earning Regional Priority Credits: How can a project earn Regional Priority credits?

  • By satisfying the requirements for the Regional Materials credit.
  • By using only local vendors.
  • By addressing geographically specific environmental priorities.
  • By satisfying LEED credits labeled as a priority by the state the project is in.

• Credit Interpretation Requests (CIRs): Which of the following statements are true about submitting a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR)? (Choose three)

  • CIRs should be submitted using LEED Online.
  • It is helpful to submit drawings or attachments that help explain the question.
  • Each CIR must only be for one credit or prerequisite.
  • CIRs should be in a letter format.
  • CIRs shall not contain in excess of 600 words.

Key Takeaways:

• Regional Priority Credits: These credits offer bonus points for addressing local environmental concerns.
• LEED Online: Submitting CIRs is done through the LEED Online platform.
• Phase-Out Plans: CFC phase-out plans have specific timelines and leakage reduction requirements.
• Geographic Focus: Regional Priority credits emphasize addressing priorities specific to the project's location.
• Design Review: Understand the process and expectations during the design review phase.