I probably should have looked into this sooner, but am preparing for a presentation related to a rainwater collection and reuse system on a recent LEED Platinum project, and wanted to include something about changes coming in 2012.

Where would rainwater collection come in under 2012? It almost appears that it would not be considered at all, except maybe under the wastewater innovation, but that seems focused on reuse of true wastewater (what I wouldl call black water).

Will there still be a spot to include rainwater in the reduction calcuation for the fixture and fitting credits? I would also feel this would apply to the cooling towers, and a possible way to offset any potable water use for that application.

The landscape water use specifically mentions rainwater, and rightly excludes groundwater, streams, and rivers.