A co-worker noticed today that the requirement language in the online LEED Credit Library for this credit has lowered the threshold of "products sourced...meeting criteria for at least 15% by cost of the total value of permanently installed building products". We cannot find an addendum to verify this. Thanks
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Tommy Linstroth
CEOGreen Badger
LEEDuser Expert
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April 9, 2021 - 11:11 am
Interesting catch Tim! I just re-read it myself, and it sure does say 15% and 30%. The updated v4.1 BPDO calculator still says 20% and 40%, as does the LEED Online Form. From personal experience, 20% can be tough, so let's hope it is being dropped (though without it being in an addendum, I'm not holding my breath)
Wes Sullens
Director, Technical Code DevelopmentUS Green Building Council
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April 9, 2021 - 3:39 pm
Hi everyone - yes, we are responding to stakeholder comments and have reduced the thresholds to 15% and 30% for this credit, respectively. These will be published in the April addenda. The updated calculator will be online soon. Also, the thresholds for EPD Option 2 and Material Ingredients Option 2 have also been streamlined, due to public comment.
Sarah Buffaloe
Associate, Built EcologyWSP USA
LEEDuser Expert
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April 12, 2021 - 9:23 am
Thanks for chiming in Wes! I've searched the addenda database and don't see any publications yet for April, but will keep an eye out for sure!
Bipin Karki
Project Manager - Sustainability Division84 thumbs up
April 12, 2021 - 2:21 pm
The LEED v4.1 BUILDING DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION Getting started guide for beta participants April 2021 (LEED_v4.1_BD_C_Guide_040921.pdf) within this link (https://www.usgbc.org/leed/v41#bdc) includes above changes.
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