Hi - I'm not exactly sure where to post these two very general questions, so thought I would put it here.
1) I took my LEED AP exam way back in 2004 when I was a HVAC designer, and when USGBC came out with all the newer LEED AP specialties, I understood that I was 'grandfathered' in but was encouraged to take the exam again. So, I went the lazy route and did not retake the test. Is there anything I need to do regularly to upkeep my LEED AP status?
2) I have been working in building commissioning for 6-8 years now, so have mainly only worked on LEED commissioning and energy credits. I recently got approached to take over the LEED consulting role on a TI project...and I'm trying to determine if there are any "LEED AP" requirements for the LEED consultant. Can anyone provide any insights on if there are specific requirements within LEED related to who can be the "LEED Consultant"?
Paula Melton
Editorial DirectorBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
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March 22, 2018 - 2:54 pm
Hi, Erin! I would recommend posting your question on the LEED Accredited Professional forum for BDC v4.
Rebecca Aarons-Sydnor
Project DirectorSustainable Design Consulting, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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March 23, 2018 - 10:35 am
If you are a legacy AP, without specialty, you can't claim the credit for a LEED AP under v4, because that requires that it be a LEED AP with specialty. To switch to the newer AP designation, you would need to take a v4 exam, and meet continuing ed requirements.