Intent: Reduce ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP) Support early compliance with EPA Montreal Protocol Implmentation: Quick Information: refrigerant comparison CFC (high) HCFC (medium) HFC (low) efficiency of HFC is less than HCFC OPTION 1: do not use ANY refrigerants OPTION 2: use refrigerants and HVAC that minimizes or eliminates emission of […]
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Energy and Atmosphere P3 – Fundamental Refrigerant Management (prerequisite)
Intent: Reduce ozone depletion. Implementation: New Building: Zero use of CFC-based refrigerants in HVAC systems Existing Building: Consider replacement or “phase-out” program for HVAC units and fire systems with CFCs. CFC production stopped in 1995 and was phased out 5 years after that. Existing mechanical systems connected to existing chilled water systems have to be […]
Indoor Environmental Air Quality 3.2 – Construction IAQ Management Plan – Before Occupancy
Intent: Reduce IAQ problems associated with Construction/Renovation process Help to sustain comfort and well-being of construction workers and building occupants Implementation: Develop and implement an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) Management Plan for pre-occupancy phase Option 1: FLUSH-OUT after construction but before occupancy 14,000 cf of O/A (outside air) per sf of floor area maintain 60 […]
Sustainable Sites 3 – Brownfield Redevelopment
Tidbit: this credit happens to be one of the most expensive to implement. Thusly there are many government incentives / tax breaks to help.Intention: Rehabilitate damaged sites (environmentally contaminated sites) Reduce pressure on undeveloped land Implementation: Rebuild on a contaminated site as documented by ASTM E1903-07 or local codes. Brownfield definition by the EPA. CERCLA […]
Sustainable Sites P1 – Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (prerequisite)
This is a prerequisite credit. Prerequisite credits are mandatory credits that MUST be accomplished for a building to become LEED certified. There are 7 overall prerequisites in the New Construction version 2.2 LEED-AP reference guide which is the exam version this study guide covers. Construction Activity Pollution Prevention is the first. Intention: During construction, there […]
Study Guides
My recommendations for the most helpful study guides and audio books that you can find for every LEED rating system.
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Practice Exams
There are tons of practice exams available to help you study for your LEED exam. Here are the BEST practice exams you can find that I’ve personally used and recommend to anyone.
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Continuing Education (CE) Units
This 30 hour package includes everything you need to meet the GBCI Credential Maintenance requirements for LEED APs with Specialty.
Classes
Find out where LEED exam prep classes are being held in your local area. Training courses will help you get through the exam process quickly and easily.
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Hi! My name is Pat and I’m the guy behind GreenExamAcademy.com. I graduated with a B.A. in Architecture from the University of California Berkeley, and was working in an Architecture firm for the last few years in Southern California...