What is LEED commissioning?

What is LEED commissioning?

The LEED building commissioning process is a highly effective method to improve the performance of building systems and equipment. Building Commissioning – the process of verifying that a building’s energy-related systems and equipment are installed and functioning as intended.

Who can be the commissioning authority LEED v4?

The CxA may be a qualified employee of the owner, an independent consultant, or an employee of the design or construction firm who is not part of the project’s design or construction team, or a disinterested subcontractor of the design or construction team.

What are the four 4 levels of a LEED certified building?

Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points for green building strategies across several categories. Based on the number of points achieved, a project earns one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum.

Can you still use LEED v4?

You’ll still be able to use LEED v4. 1 and LEED v4 credit substitutions, but the list of available credits is smaller than it would be if you upgraded your project. LEED v3 projects have access to several credit substitutions, as some of the credits can be mapped to LEED v4 and LEED v4.

What is LEED demand response?

In LEED v4, we introduced a new credit for demand response (DR) to encourage building owners and facility managers to take into account not only how much electricity a building used, but also when, and to reward LEED project teams that willingly reduce electricity use during periods of high demand.

What is LEED v4 certification?

LEED v4 is the newest version of the LEED green building —and this version is more specialized and designed for a better user experience. LEED v4 builds on the fundamentals of previous versions while offering a new system that prepares all LEED projects in a portfolio to perform at a higher level.