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LEED 2009 (and older) Resource Center

General Description: LEED is a largely volunteer rating system developed by the USGBC that is used to evaluate buildings.  The various LEED rating systems typically cover the issues of site use & development, water use, energy use, materials use and indoor environmental quality.  PowerPoint Presentation ...

The Role of Lighting: Lighting plays a significant role in each of the following LEED prerequisites and credits: (Click here for more details)

• Light Pollution Reduction
• Minimum & Optimized Energy Performance
• Mercury Content
• Light Control

Detailed Information:

• Click here for details on the v2009 lighting-related requirements
• Click here for the requirements for older versions

Other Resources:

• LEED FAQs
• Click here for a list of jurisdictions that either require or incentivize LEED certification.