LEED and USGBC

LEED and USGBC

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (Leed)

What is LEED®?

Developed by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC)
- http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategoryID=19
Addresses all building types
Emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials and resources selection, and indoor environmental quality.
The nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

Get up to 4 points toward LEED Certification

LEED-EB Points	% of Total Load Generated by On-Site Renewable Energy
1	3%
2	6%
3	9%
4	12%

A Solar System can get you 10% of the way toward LEED Certification.

LEED Certification Level	Rating Points
Certified	32-39 Points (40%)
Silver	40-47 Points (50%)
Gold	48-63 Points (60%)
Platinum	64-85 Points (80%)

LEED References

U.S. Green Building Council
http://www.usgbc.org/

Informational Packet on LEED available at
https://www.usgbc.org/FileHandling/show_general_file.asp?DocumentID=1036

LEED-EB Green Building Rating System For Existing Buildings Upgrades, Operations and Maintenance
http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=913

Questions?

Please don't hesitate to call Trinity Solar if you need more information:

1.877.797.2978

Does the electricity generated by our solar power system work differently?

No. You won't notice the difference. The electricity generated by your system is connected seamlessly into your facility’s existing electrical panel, and even flows out onto the utility grid when your system generates more than your workforce uses.

Will we still need our utility?

Yes, typically. Remember, solar works when the sun is out. So that's when your system will generate electricity, during the peak hours of demand. But your utility will continue to supply your business’ electricity at night, and at other times when you're using more electricity than you are generating.

What happens during black-outs or brown-outs?

Any solar system without battery backup is required by law to shut down until utility power is restored. Trinity Solar systems automate this process for your convenience.

Will our system work when it is cloudy?

Solar technology requires sunlight to produce electricity. However, even through the clouds, your system can still generate 50-70% of its “full-sun” output under bright overcast conditions.

What happens at night?

Your local utility will continue to supply your company’s electric needs during hours of darkness. You will even be able to draw from an electricity credited to your account from the excesses generated during the day.

Also, ask our consultants about all of the financing options available.

Energy Facts

Fossil fuels are NOT a renewable resource (at least not on a time-scale that matters to humans).