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The US Green Building Council has just released a new ADDENDA which includes interpretations, corrections, Alternative Compliance Paths, and updates to the web-based reference guide. This release includes addenda for both LEED v4 and LEED 2009.
To view the changes:
Visit the addenda database and search by 1/1/2015
Visit the credit library and select the "Interpretations” tab within each credit
Download the Reference Guide Tables
Interpretations
One new LEED 2009 (10407) and two new LEED v4 (10408-10409) Interpretations were published. One existing (10146) was updated. The updated LEED 2009 interpretation clarifies a compliance path to achieve the deicer portion of the snow and ice removal requirements for SS Credit 2: Building Exterior and Hardscape Management Plan.
Corrections
Nine corrections were published for LEED v4 (100001977-100001985). The LEED for Homes v4 Reference Guide was updated to include Multifamily Energy Modelling Guidance under EA Prerequisite Minimum Energy Performance. To see all corrections, download the Reference Guide Correction Tables.
Alternative Compliance Paths (ACPs)
A LEED BD+C 2009 Brazil Regional ACP has been released for EAp2: Minimum Energy Performance. Projects in Brazil recognized by PBE Edifica, a local energy efficiency seal, no longer have to complete a second energy model in order to achieve a LEED prerequisite that stipulates minimum energy performance for newly constructed buildings. Further guidance will be included in reference guide supplements for South America and integrated into the credit library where applicable.
Updates to the web-based reference guide
This quarter, three new modules have been added to the LEED v4 web-based reference guide. Learn more and view sample credits: EA credit Demand Response and IP credit Integrative Process.
Source: USGBC