New Year Sale 2026! Hurry Up, Grab the Special Discount - Save 25% - Ends In 00:00:00 Coupon code: SAVE25
Welcome to Pass4Success

- Free Preparation Discussions
Mail Us support@pass4success.com
Location US
Mob_nav_barsMENU

US Green Building Council LEED-AP-BD+C Exam - Topic 6 Question 16 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-BD+C exam
Question #: 16
Topic #: 6
[All LEED-AP-BD+C Questions]

What is the basis of energy consumption in determining the percentage of green power or carbon offsets?

Show Suggested Answer Hide Answer
Suggested Answer: B

The basis of energy consumption in determining the percentage of green power or carbon offsets is the quantity of energy used by the project, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh) or British thermal units (Btu). Green power is electricity generated from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, or geothermal. Carbon offsets are reductions or removals of greenhouse gas emissions from a project or activity that compensates for the emissions from another source.According to the LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction1, the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Green Power and Carbon Offsets, requires the project to engage in a contract for qualified resources that meet the following requirements:

The contract term is at least five years.

The green power or carbon offsets are based on the quantity of energy consumed by the building.

The green power is Green-e Energy certified or the equivalent.

The carbon offsets are Green-e Climate certified, Verified Carbon Standard certified, Gold Standard certified, or the equivalent.


LEED Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4

Green Power and Carbon Offsets | U.S. Green Building Council

Green Power and Carbon Offsets - LEEDuser

Green Power and Carbon Offsets - LEED v4 for BD+C: New Construction ...

by Leontine at Jul 08, 2025, 05:38 PM

Limited Time Offer

25%

Off

Get Premium LEED-AP-BD+C Questions as Interactive Web-Based Practice Test or PDF

Contribute your Thoughts:

0/2000 characters
Submit Cancel
Yesenia
3 months ago
Totally agree with quantity being key!
upvoted 0 times
...
Dana
3 months ago
Wait, are we sure it's not just about performance?
upvoted 0 times
...
Yolande
3 months ago
I’m surprised this isn’t more straightforward.
upvoted 0 times
...
Isabella
3 months ago
I think efficiency plays a huge role too.
upvoted 0 times
...
Luther
3 months ago
It's all about quantity! More energy means more impact.
upvoted 0 times
...
Socorro
4 months ago
I practiced a similar question, and I think Quality is key when assessing green power sources.
upvoted 0 times
...
Nidia
4 months ago
I feel like Performance could be a factor too, but it seems less directly related than the others.
upvoted 0 times
...
Noah
4 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about Efficiency being important in reducing carbon footprints.
upvoted 0 times
...
Frederic
4 months ago
I think the answer might be Quantity since it relates to how much energy is consumed overall.
upvoted 0 times
...
Honey
4 months ago
I'm leaning towards option B, quantity, as the basis. The question is specifically asking about the basis of energy consumption, so the total amount of energy used seems like the most relevant factor here.
upvoted 0 times
...
Julene
5 months ago
Based on my understanding, the basis would be the overall energy consumption, so the quantity is the most important factor. The quality, efficiency, or performance aspects might influence the total consumption, but the quantity is what determines the green power/offsets needed.
upvoted 0 times
...
Lina
5 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. Is it really just about the quantity, or could factors like efficiency or performance also play a role in determining the green power/offsets?
upvoted 0 times
...
Galen
5 months ago
I think the key here is to focus on the quantity of energy consumption, since that would determine the percentage of green power or carbon offsets needed to offset it.
upvoted 0 times
...
Laquanda
7 months ago
I'm feeling lucky today, so I'm going with D. Performance. Who needs efficiency when you can just brute force your way through energy consumption?
upvoted 0 times
Felix
5 months ago
User 2: I agree, quality over quantity when it comes to green power.
upvoted 0 times
...
Hailey
7 months ago
User 1: I think efficiency is the key to reducing energy consumption.
upvoted 0 times
...
...
Isreal
7 months ago
I think it's Performance, because it measures how well the energy is being utilized.
upvoted 0 times
...
Rosio
7 months ago
Hmm, Quantity seems like the obvious choice, but what if the question is trying to trick us? I'll go with Efficiency just to be safe.
upvoted 0 times
...
Mammie
7 months ago
Performance! If the equipment is performing well, it must be energy-efficient, right? That's my logic, and I'm sticking to it.
upvoted 0 times
Catrice
7 months ago
C) Efficiency
upvoted 0 times
...
Katheryn
7 months ago
A) Quality
upvoted 0 times
...
...
Lashawn
8 months ago
I think it could be Quality as well.
upvoted 0 times
...
Desirae
8 months ago
I'm going with Efficiency. Wouldn't it make sense to focus on using energy more efficiently rather than just consuming more of it?
upvoted 0 times
...
Murray
8 months ago
I disagree, I believe it's Efficiency.
upvoted 0 times
...
Tyra
8 months ago
Quantity, of course! The more energy we consume, the more green power or carbon offsets we need. Simple math, really.
upvoted 0 times
Rodrigo
7 months ago
Efficiency is also important. We need to make sure we are using energy in the most effective way possible.
upvoted 0 times
...
Rikki
7 months ago
Quantity, of course! The more energy we consume, the more green power or carbon offsets we need. Simple math, really.
upvoted 0 times
...
...
Bettina
8 months ago
I think the basis is Quantity.
upvoted 0 times
...

Save Cancel