Wednesday, March 11, 2015

LEED Certification

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USGBC has extended use of the LEED 2009 version (v2009) until October 31st, 2016.
Buildings can be eligible for LEED Certification with an Energy Star score of 69, while the new version will require a score of 75.
Using LEED v2009 allows us to offer you a lower price!

  • Decrease in operating costs: over one year, 9%; over five years, 13%
  • Expected increase in asset valuation according to building owners: 4%
  • Number of years until payback is expected: 7

Green buildings consume less energy. Compared to the average commercial building, the LEED Gold buildings in the General Services Administration’s portfolio generally:

  • Consume 25% less energy and 11% less water
  • Have 19% lower maintenance costs
  • 27% higher occupant satisfaction
  • 34% lower greenhouse gas emissions
Marketable Engineered Projects, LLC dba Maximum Energy Professionals “MEP” provides sustainability and mechanical-electrical-plumbing “MEP” design services for our commercial real estate, city and municipality, and government customers.

Contact us today for questions or assistance with Energy Star, energy audits, and LEED Certification.

Email: info@mep-llc.com

Call: 310-782-1410