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A project team is considering implementing a strategy that has previously been awarded as an Innovation credit on another project. Which actions should be followed if the project team wishes to gain formal pre-approval of the same strategy on the new project?
Suggested Answer: B
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To gain formal pre-approval for a strategy previously awarded as an Innovation credit, the project team must submit a Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI). This allows GBCI to evaluate whether the strategy meets the intent of LEED Innovation credits for the specific project context.
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Paola
11 months ago
D seems off, I thought you could still get an Innovation credit.
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Francisca
11 months ago
I agree with B, it's the safest bet for pre-approval!
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Charlene
11 months ago
Wait, can you really just submit it as-is? Sounds risky.
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Marisha
11 months ago
I think A is a good idea too, but B is the way to go.
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Therese
12 months ago
Definitely go with B, that's the standard process.
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Almeta
12 months ago
I’m a bit confused about the eligibility for Innovation credits. Is it true that if it was awarded before, we can’t use it again?
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Alpha
1 year ago
I feel like I read somewhere that just submitting as-is might not be enough. We need to ensure it aligns with the new project specifics.
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Carmen
1 year ago
I think we practiced a similar question where submitting a CIR was the right move. It seems like the best option here too.
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Leonor
1 year ago
I remember discussing the importance of getting pre-approval for credits, but I'm not sure if we should go straight to GBCI or consult someone first.
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Paris
1 year ago
I'm a little confused on this one. Is submitting to GBCI as-is really an option? That doesn't seem like the right approach since we need to get pre-approval. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Tracey
1 year ago
Okay, I've got this. The answer is clearly option A - consult the LEED Administrator from the previous project. That's the best way to ensure a smooth pre-approval process since they'll have all the details on the original credit.
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Velda
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know we need to get pre-approval, but I'm not sure if submitting a CIR or going directly to GBCI is the right approach. Maybe I should review the LEED reference guide again to make sure I understand the process.
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Timmy
1 year ago
This seems like a straightforward question about the process for getting a previously approved innovation credit pre-approved on a new project. I think the key is to consult the LEED Administrator from the previous project to get their guidance.
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Bobbye
2 years ago
I bet the LEED Admin from the previous project is secretly a superhero in disguise. That's why option A is the way to go!
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Dean
2 years ago
I'm not sure, maybe we should just submit to Green Business Certification Inc. as-is.
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Hailey
2 years ago
D? Seriously? The project is ineligible for an Innovation credit? Sounds like someone's trying to fail this exam on purpose.
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Merilyn
2 years ago
B) Submit a Project Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to GBCI
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Miss
2 years ago
A) Consult the LEED Administrator for the previous project
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Maia
2 years ago
I agree with Terrilyn, getting advice from the previous project's administrator is a good idea.
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Terrilyn
2 years ago
I think we should consult the LEED Administrator for the previous project.
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Shad
2 years ago
Why not just ask the LEED Admin from the previous project? Seems like the easiest way to get the green light. A is the way to go, for sure.
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Aliza
2 years ago
User 3: I think we should also consider submitting a CIR to GBCI just to cover all our bases.
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Earnestine
2 years ago
User 2: Definitely, it's the most direct route to getting approval.
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Cory
2 years ago
User 1: I agree, asking the LEED Admin is the best way to go.
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Gladys
2 years ago
Option C is a bit too straightforward. You gotta go through the proper channels like B to get that Innovation credit.
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Doyle
2 years ago
Definitely. It's important to go through the proper channels to ensure we get the Innovation credit.
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Sherell
2 years ago
I agree. We should submit a Project Credit Interpretation Request (CIR) to GBCI.
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Denise
2 years ago
That's a good idea. We need to make sure we follow the right steps to get pre-approval.
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Elouise
2 years ago
I think we should consult the LEED Administrator for the previous project.
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Darci
2 years ago
I think the correct answer is B. Submitting a CIR to GBCI makes the most sense to get formal pre-approval for the strategy.
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Remedios
2 years ago
I believe submitting to Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) as-is is the way to go.
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Gail
2 years ago
I think we should consult the LEED Administrator for the previous project first.
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Huey
2 years ago
I agree, submitting a CIR to GBCI is the best way to get formal pre-approval.