Lessons Learned and Impacts for Property Managers and Vendors

Leading the LEED Conversation

Katie Ross, Sustainability Project Manager

Agenda

•Market Snapshot

•Lessons Learned for Recertification

•LEED v4 Insights

Market Snapshot Lessons Learned Recertification LEED v4 Insights

LEED DC Stats

• 131 LEED EB Certified Projects

– Platinum – 9 Buildings

– Gold – 83 Buildings

– Silver – 34 Buildings

– Certified – 5 Buildings

4 LEED EB Recertifications

Market Snapshot Lessons Learned Recertification LEED v4 Insights

Source: USGBC Project Directory

LEED Recertification

Source: USGBC Project Directory

8 DC EB Buildings Ready for

Recertification

Market Snapshot Lessons Learned RecertificationLEED v4 Insights

Recertification Timeline

Initial Certification

Transportation Survey

ASHRAE Level I/II Energy Audit

Waste Stream Audit

Minimum Outdoor Air Intake Measurements

IBEAM Audit

Occupant Comfort Survey

Cleaning Audit

Year 3

Waste Stream Audit

Ongoing Tracking

Year 4

Waste Stream Audit

Ongoing Tracking

Cleaning Audit

Occupant Comfort Survey

Year 2

Waste Stream Audit

Ongoing Tracking

Cleaning Audit

Occupant Comfort Survey

Year 1

Waste Stream Audit

Ongoing Tracking

Market Snapshot Lessons Learned RecertificationLEED v4 Insights

Recertification Year 5

Transportation Survey

ASHRAE Level I/II Energy Audit

Waste Stream Audit

Minimum Outdoor Air Intake Measurements

IBEAM Audit

Occupant Comfort Survey

Cleaning Audit

Recertification Ongoing TrackingVendor Ongoing Tracking

LandscapingBuilding Exterior MaintenanceFertilizer ApplicationPesticide Application

CleaningCleaning Product PurchasesEquipment MaintenanceExterior Cleaning

Pest VendorPesticide Application (Exterior & Interior)Universal Notification

Waste Vendor(s)

Ongoing Consumable DiversionBattery RecyclingAnnual Waste Stream AuditDurable Goods Diversion

Building Staff

Fixture/Fitting ReplacementsCooling Tower Weekly ReadingsENERGY STAR Utility DataRefrigerant AdditionsEnergy Conservation Measures ImplementedTenant Electronics/Furniture PurchasingLight Bulb PurchasesTenant Education

Discussion Question: How does your building maintain LEED ongoing tracking requirements?

Market Snapshot Lessons Learned RecertificationLEED v4 Insights

Recertification Case StudiesThe WestoryWashington, D.C.

•Certified v2008

Silver in 2010•Recertified v2009

Gold in 2012•One of the first

LEED Recertification Projects

Fountain PlaceDallas, TX

•Certified v2008

Silver in 2011•Recertified v2009

Gold in 2013•Installed storm-

water reclamation system

135 West 50th StreetNew York, NY

•Certified v2 Silver

in 2009•Currently Pursuing

v2009 Recertification Gold

One Beacon StreetBoston, MA

•Certified v2 Silver in 2008•Recertified v2009

Platinum in 2013•Achieved 1st Boston

recertification in 4 months•2nd Platinum EB in Boston

Market Snapshot Lessons Learned RecertificationLEED v4 Insights

LEED v4 EB – early thoughts

• Less tracking documentation required• Still some kinks in the tool, but cleaner interface than

LEED Online v2009• Multiple options for credit compliance

Overview

– Example: Minimum Water Efficiency

• Minimal changes for Vendors

Market Snapshot Lessons Learned RecertificationLEED v4 Insights

LEED EB v2009 vs. v4

Building Description LEED EB v2009 LEED EB v4

Washington, DC Building Initial Certification― GSF: ~220,000 ― ENERGY STAR Score: 93

LEED Gold 63 points

LEED Silver 58 points

Orlando, FL Two Building Group Certification ―Combined GSF: ~235,000―ENERGY STAR Weighted Score: 80

LEED Certified 46 points

Not Eligible 35 points

New York, NY Building Recertification― GSF: ~900,000― ENERGY STAR: 80

LEED Gold 63 points

LEED Silver 51 points

Market Snapshot Lessons Learned RecertificationLEED v4 Insights

Key Takeaways

• A majority of DC buildings will need to recertify in the next few years

• Ongoing tracking maintenance is key

• LEED EB v4 has raised the performance bar

Thank you!

Katie Ross, LEED AP O+MSustainability Project ManagerT 202.463.1359Katie.Ross@cassidyturley.com