Mixing Solar PV, LED Lighting and LEED GA Accreditation

Daniel Valdes

Solar PV & LED Specialist

Infinitum Energy

LEEDuser Basic Member

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July 16, 2014

Hi, I recently received my accreditation as a Green Associate. I'm currently working in Solar PV & LED Lighting company that does consulting, design and installation of these systems. I'm wondering how can I best apply the LEED GA accreditation to my work. Is anyone in a similar situation? Anyone has any ideas to contribute? I can see potential in applying my accreditation to my work but don't know specifically how. I'm also a new graduate from the Environment & Business program at the University of Waterloo, and from the Renewable Energy Techniques program at Conestoga College in Waterloo, Canada. Thanks in advance for any help!

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Tristan Roberts

Representative

Vermont House of Representatives

LEEDuser Expert

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Mon, 08/11/2014 - 01:25

Daniel, I can't speak to your specific situation but I think that the LEED Green Associate credential, even if you are not directly applying it, should speak to your customers that you are savvy about LEED and green concepts, which I imagine should be relevant to your customers. More specifically, if you are touching any LEED projects you will be that much more able to contribute, and perhaps encourage certification. It sounds like you're in a promising career track—I would give it time and stay focused on adding value to projects.