LEEDv4 Information Summary

By now you should be aware of the announcement made by Rick Fedrizzi regarding changes to the LEED 2012 program. USGBC membership has clearly indicated the need more visibility into the infrastructural improvements that were promised with the LEED 2012 (now v4) program. Therefore, USGBC will use the v4 development process to build an improved program, better supporting resources and simplified reporting requirements. They are also building in feedback loops throughout the beta testing period which will result in a stronger final program. 

As a quick recap, here are the major points:

• LEED 2012 ballot has been postponed until June 1, 2013.
•  As a result of this change, the name of the program is now LEED v4. 
• LEED v4 will include a fifth public comment running from October 2 through December 10. 
• We are extending the time which LEED 2009 is available for registration.
• We are continuing to engage project teams in an upcoming beta test of LEED v4. More information on this process will soon be available.

It is of utmost importance to us that the voting body has an understanding of the full LEED program to make an informed decision at ballot.  In the next several weeks, USGBC will distribute a revised schedule of education and engagement opportunities that will be hosted by USGBC for consensus body members beginning this summer and extending into next year. This is a very exciting opportunity to provide important insight into LEED v4 program support development.

Any member who has registered to vote in the LEED 2012 ballot will remain in the LEED v4 consensus body, provided your member company is in good standing during the ballot period.  Members of the consensus body will be notified of how to maintain their company in good standing for the modified ballot date.