Hi all, We have a LEEDv4 project with structural concrete that is about 85% regionally sourced and also has a percentage of recycled content. We may be upgrading the credit to v4.1 which removes the 30% cap on structural materials. Our question is; can we count that regional percentage proportionately? Or do products need to be 100% regional sourced only? To count the regional multiplier.
Thanks,
Amanda Lang
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October 11, 2019 - 11:28 am
I believe it does have to be 100%. It seems nearly impossible to meet the 160 km mark in most regions of Canada outside of a handful of major manufacturing centers. I was excited when we found a regionally extracted and manufactured insulation product until I discovered that it is "only" 91.1% regional because some of the binders are unavailable here.
I wonder if LEED will consider making this a variable multiplier (e.g. 25% regional = 125% multiplier, 80% regional = 180% multiplier, 100% regional = 200%) to promote regional sourcing.
Joanna Switzer
Sustainability Project ManagerAtkins
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March 9, 2020 - 8:59 pm
Hi Ladies,
Curious if you got official confirmation on the regional multiplier requirement? Likely wishful thinking since current calculator refers to "entire" product complying... Thx.
Amanda Lang
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March 18, 2020 - 12:40 pm
The current rule does require that the product be 100% local to qualify for the modifier. We're just hoping that this might be adjusted to reward % of local content in future versions.