Aug. 22, 2011: Second Public Comment Period Open for 2012 Update to LEED
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) opened a second public comment period for the proposed 2012 update to its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system. USGBC said the comment period, which will close on Sept. 14, 2011, is the next step in the continuous improvement process and ongoing development of the LEED program.
“During the first public comment period, we collected just under 6,000 constructive comments and recommendations on the proposed drafts, which place heightened emphasis on an integrative process and building performance,” said Scot Horst, senior vice president, USGBC. “We have also integrated feedback received from project teams who have been pilot testing draft credits in the LEED pilot credit library. We invite members of the engaged, worldwide green building community to take part in the process of further refining and enhancing the LEED program.”