US DOE Fuel Economy
This website offers comparisons of new and used cars and trucks based on gas mileage (mpg), greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution ratings, and safety information.
US DOE Alternative Fuels
The US Department of Energy has provided a list of alternative fuel and electric vehicles. Check out their vehicle cost calculator for comparing cost and greenhouse gas emissions.
California Air Resources Board (CARB)
CARB has developed a comprehensive, searchable buyer’s guide to finding the cleanest cars on the market. The guide also lists advantages clean vehicles offer.
American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE) Greener Cars Tool
ACEEE publishes an online, searchable green car guide based on an evaluation of fuel efficiency and tailpipe emissions. It also offers hardcopies of Green Guide to Cars and Trucks, an annual publication of the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
EVSE Example Manufacturer Documentation
This example manufacturer data sheet has been highlighted to show the requirements for electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) according to Option 1.
Green Vehicles Parking Calculator
Use this tool to calculate the number of preferred parking spaces and alternative-fuel fueling stations required for your LEED project.
For Option 1, we would like occupants to be able to control lighting in their area from smartphones, tablets, or computers; we plan to eliminate physical switches altogether. Would this meet the intent of Option 1?
A LEEDuser member reported in July 2018 that GBCI did approve an approach where lighting is controlled through a personalized automation application, e.g. via mobile phones, desk phones, and/or personal computers.
How do I meet the requirements for the “Community outreach and involvement” innovation option?
A LEEDuser member received the following response from GBCI in August 2018:
“When using this as an Innovation credit for a BD+C project, the project must demonstrate compliance with Option 1, at a minimum. As this would be an innovation point, however, additional points could not be earned for demonstrating compliance with Option 2 or Option 3. The project could not earn a point for earning the additional Option 2 or Option 3 requirements without demonstrating compliance with Option 1.”