LEED. What does it mean for my facility and the Earth. Mike Bryson LEED AP

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1 LEED What does it mean for my facility and the Earth. Mike Bryson LEED AP

2 What does it all mean?? LEED which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a certification program focused primarily on new, commercial-building projects and based upon a points system. LEED is internationally recognized environmental program and is currently deployed in more than 30 countries around the world. It provides a means of verifying that a building or a group of buildings were designed and built in a way that would improve energy savings, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality, and CO2 emissions reduction. LEED certified buildings when well maintained, produce less waste products and are more energy efficient than they would be otherwise.

3 Creating a LEED Facility There is a lot of work before, during and after the construction of a facility to obtain LEED status. It takes the work of several individuals to create a facility worthy of LEED status Buy in from the owner and community is crucial for success. Building a LEED facility can be expensive There needs to be a full understanding of the responsibilities of taking on a LEED project.

4 What's in it for me (ROI) Honestly, if its expensive to obtain LEED status and it s a lot of extra work so why do it? Its our obligation as facility operators, managers and administrators to create and operate facilities that leave as little a carbon footprint as possible. The reward is the reduced operating cost of a more efficient facility Ultimately we leave the Earth in a bit better place for future generations

5 Why bother? The results speak for themselves Since 2002 LEED Canada has led to: Energy savings of 6,503,647 MWH which is enough to power 220,702 homes in Canada for a year. Water savings totaling over 1.8 billion litres, the equivalent of 5,131 Olympic sized swimming pools. (6 lane) Recycling over 1.6 million tonnes of construction/demolition waste which represents 491,174 garbage trucks. A 1,261,016 CO2 tonne reduction in greenhouse gas emissions which equates to taking 238,377 cars off the roads for a year. Installing 231,608 sq. metres of green roofs, or an area the size of 153 hockey rinks to reduce the urban heat island effect and mitigate storm water flows in urban areas.

6 Shell Place Fort McMurray LEED Gold (Pending)

7 Fort Chipewyan LEED Certified (Pending)

8 LEED Scorecard

9 What levels of LEED are there

10 I have an old building. What can I do? An easy way to upgrade to a more efficient building is to replace metal halide, mercury vapor or even T8 fluorescent lights to LED lighting

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12 I have an old building. What can I do? Heat recovery is a popular and efficient way to reduce the impact on utilities. Plate and Frame heat exchangers instead of shell and tube chillers Re-pipe excess heat to colder areas

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14 Solar Power In recent years there has been a sharp increase in the use of solar power The Alberta government will be introducing incentives for using solar power on homes and facilities. For LEED facilities there is an opportunity to purchase REC s (renewable energy certificate) from the solar power Other options include owning equipment and utilizing the power in house Work with a third party provider that will sell the power generated and pay facility owners to lease out space.

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18 Depending on where you are in the province will determine the amount of sunlight your facility will get.

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20 Some solar projects that already exist. Athabasca - town office Black Diamond - Oilfields Regional Arena Calgary - Municipal Building Canmore - Biosphere Institute - (Canmore Senior's Centre) Cochrane - Big Hill Leisure Pool County of Barrhead - County Administration Building Drayton Valley - Early Child Development Centre Edmonton - firehall (LEED Silver) Jasper - upper wall on south side of Jasper Activity Centre Lethbridge - downtown ice centre MD Foothills - south wall of music room on the Cayley School Medicine Hat - rooftop of Public Library, downtown Medicine Hat Okotoks - town office Olds - aquatic centre Pincher Creek - rooftop of south-facing wing, Pincher Creek Town Hall Red Deer - Civic Yards St. Albert - firehall (LEED) Strathcona County - parks compound (LEED) Westlock - town office

21 How to become involved

22 Descriptions LEED Green Associate Passing the LEED Green Associate exam demonstrates your understanding of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, as well as sustainable design principles, practices and standards.

23 Descriptions LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M) Distinguishes professionals implementing sustainable practices, improving performance, heightening efficiency and reducing environmental impact in existing buildings through enhanced operations and maintenance.

24 Descriptions LEED AP Building Design + Construction (LEED AP BD+C) This credential suits professionals with expertise in the design and construction phases of green buildings, serving the commercial, residential, education and healthcare sectors.

25 Descriptions LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C) Serves participants in the design, construction and improvement of commercial interiors and tenant spaces that offer a healthy, sustainable and productive work environment.

26 Descriptions LEED AP Homes Suited for those involved in the design and construction of healthy, durable homes that use fewer resources and produce less waste

27 Descriptions LEED AP Neighborhood Development (LEED AP ND) Applies to individuals participating in the planning, design and development of walkable, healthy and sustainable neighborhoods and communities.

28 What's the first step. Taking the exam You ve taken one or more courses and studied everything there is to know now it s time to take the exam and earn your credential. The two-hour LEED Green Associate exam is administered through the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI), in conjunction with the USGBC. While there are no eligibility requirements to become a LEED Green Associate, it is recommended that candidates have exposure to LEED and green building concepts through educational courses, volunteering, or work experience prior to writing their exams. Fees Green Associate Exam only USGBC and CaGBC national members $200* USD (Non-members: $250)* USD Full-time students $100 *USD

29 Becoming a LEED AP with specialty Once you ve taken one or more courses and studied everything there is to know now it's time to take the exam and earn your credential. The two-hour LEED AP exams are administered through the Green Business Certification Institute (GBCI), in conjunction with the USGBC. Eligibility requirements Candidates must agree to the Disciplinary and Exam Appeals Policy, credential maintenance, and submit to an application audit. Candidates are strongly recommended to have prior LEED project experience as it is critical to the designation and, as such, project proficiency will be tested objectively within the LEED AP exam itself.

30 Credential Maintenance All LEED professionals are required to maintain their credential by earning continuing education hours. LEED Green Associates must earn 15 continuing education hours within 2 years of earning their credential. LEED APs must earn 30 continuing education hours within 2 years of earning their credential. You can earn hours through these activities related to green building: education, project experience, authorship and volunteering

31 Top 10 Reasons to Become LEED- Accredited 1. LEED has instant name recognition. Upon becoming accredited, you join a growing group of over 100,000 professionals worldwide who have become LEED-APs. The popularity of LEED with clients and professionals alike means that no one will wonder what that acronym after your name means. They ll know and respect it. 2. You ll have a needed skill set to work on LEED projects. Having taken the exam, you will have a valuable base of knowledge that can help you qualify for new job opportunities. If you take a class, you ll also gain a new network of other LEED-APs to draw upon.

32 Top 10 Reasons to Become LEED- Accredited 3. The green economy is growing fast. Your LEED-AP credential will help you stand out from the competition for projects in a tough market, especially in this rapidly expanding new sector of the economy. If you are out of work or seeking a change of direction, getting LEED-accredited will help you take the next step. 4. You ll know how to save your clients money. More and more clients, of all types, are choosing to apply for LEED certification as they realize the kind of impact that LEED certification can have on their project s bottom line. You ll be able to give the valuable input a client needs.

33 Top 10 Reasons to Become LEED- Accredited 5. Your actions will benefit the environment. With the growing concern and attention towards the environment, wouldn t it be nice to be able do your part? Knowing the LEED certification system, and having a LEED accreditation, will allow you to do that for a living. 6. LEED has become an industry standard. Many employers in the building industry expect job candidates to have LEED certification. It is no longer an exception; it is the norm.

34 Top 10 Reasons to Become LEED- Accredited 7. LEED will play a part in transforming your career. By positioning yourself to being educated on sustainability, you are giving yourself a leg up on contributing to your own area of expertise. LEED is being discovered by real estate professionals, lawyers, and others who find that adding it to their repertoire is taking their careers in new directions. 8. LEED s use continues to spread. The listing of cities nationwide requiring LEED on new construction continues to grow. That means that your accreditation could be a key to participating in important projects in your area. Local governments will be receptive to your accreditation as they look for leaders who can help them go green.

35 Top 10 Reasons to Become LEED- Accredited 9. As a system, LEED continues to evolve. The introduction of LEED version 4 has helped the system become more responsive to local conditions, and new education requirements will help keep your knowledge up to date. Getting accredited now opens the door to participating in a growing, international dialogue about sustainability! 10. Your employer may pay for you to take the exam. Recognizing the value of a LEED-trained workforce, many public authorities and companies in the building industry will pay for the course, exam and accreditation fees for their employees. In other words: your boss will approve, and it might be free!