Identify whether your project is non-residential, residential or mixed-use. Depending on your building type, assess each of the compliance paths separately to see which best suits your project’s scope.

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Identify whether your project is non-residential, residential or mixed-use. Depending on your building type, assess each of the compliance paths separately to see which best suits your project’s scope.

This is generally a low-cost credit. Reducing built parking capacity can even reduce construction and maintenance costs. The only added cost might be signage for preferred parking spaces, if applicable. 

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This is generally a low-cost credit. Reducing built parking capacity can even reduce construction and maintenance costs. The only added cost might be signage for preferred parking spaces, if applicable. 

Research local and state tax incentives for carpooling programs. In order to qualify for state or local programs the carpooling program must typically be verifiable and meet specific requirements. 

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Research local and state tax incentives for carpooling programs. In order to qualify for state or local programs the carpooling program must typically be verifiable and meet specific requirements. 

If your project is an existing site with parking, you can revamp the parking spaces (and even rearrange the layout) and still earn this credit as long as the number of new parking spaces does not exceed the number of previously existing parking spaces. Co

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If your project is an existing site with parking, you can revamp the parking spaces (and even rearrange the layout) and still earn this credit as long as the number of new parking spaces does not exceed the number of previously existing parking spaces. Consider reducing the parking area, however, if it’s more than the project needs. This will help you comply with credits such as SSc6.1: Stormwater Management.

Providing no new parking is the easiest compliance option. This is a great option for projects that already have adequate parking spaces or that are in close proximity to public transit (also earning SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportatio

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Providing no new parking is the easiest compliance option. This is a great option for projects that already have adequate parking spaces or that are in close proximity to public transit (also earning SSc4.1: Alternative Transportation—Public Transportation Access). However, this is not possible for all projects. 

Do not include land-clearing debris or excavated soil in your calculations. Even if diverted from landfill, it is not to be included in the credit calculations. Contractors often think that trees and stumps are still part of the diverted waste, but take t

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Do not include land-clearing debris or excavated soil or rock in your calculations. Even if diverted from landfill, it is not to be included in the credit calculations. Contractors often think that trees and stumps are still part of the diverted waste, but take them out of the LEED credit form and supporting documentation if the contractor includes them.

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