USGBC FAQ

With over 350 million square feet of LEED buildings certified in 2009 alone, Green Building has never been as synonymous with smart business as it is today. There is no longer a question that LEED buildings command a higher market value, increase tenant retention and lower operating costs.

SCIwatch enables Building owners and managers to both attain LEED-EB certification, and to make sure that already LEED-certified “Green” buildings don’t fade to grey.

Attaining LEED-EB Certification

Impact Energy Solutions facilitates LEED-EB planning, in partnership with retro-commissioning agents and engineering firms. SCIwatch reduces the costs of LEED certification by prioritizing certification efforts during the RCx process and automating many functional performance tests.

SCIwatch impacts between 10-20 LEED credits in E&A and IEQ sections:

• Optimize Energy Efficiency Performance (1-18 points)
• Existing Building Commissioning: Investigation, Implementation and Ongoing Commissioning (6 points)
• Performance Measurement: Building Automation System (1 point)
• IEQ Best Management Practices: Outdoor air delivery monitoring (1 point)
• IEQ Best Management Practices: Increased Ventilation (1 point)
• Occupant Comfort-Thermal Comfort Monitoring (1 point)
• Innovation in Operations (1-3 points)

Maintaining Operational Efficiency in LEED Buildings

Even LEED-certified building energy systems experience energy drift over time without constant monitoring and continuous commissioning. SCIwatch protects the integrity of the investment in LEED certification by reducing energy consumption and keeping buildings running at their optimal condition over time. This means extending the equipment life of your high efficiency investments and getting the most out of your Building Automation System.

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