US Green Building Council LEED-AP-ID+C Exam - Topic 3 Question 1 Discussion

Actual exam question for US Green Building Council's LEED-AP-ID+C exam

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Topic #: 3

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Which strategy could be incorporated into the negotiations of a lease agreement between a tenant and building owner

to contribute towards earning a LEED credit?

AA lease renewal option prior to 10 years

BDiscounted parking fees for first year of lease

CAn energy payment plan where the tenant pays a flat rate on utilities through the building owner

DEnergy purchase through the building owner's campus facility that produces renewable power to Green-e standards

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Suggested Answer: D

Incorporating a strategy where the tenant purchases energy from the building owner's campus facility that produces renewable power to Green-e standards can contribute towards earning a LEED credit. This is because it supports the use of renewable energy, which is a key component of LEED's sustainable energy criteria.

by Lashaunda at Jan 11, 2025, 07:56 PM

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Shawna

5 months ago

C could work too, but D is definitely more impactful!

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Jesus

5 months ago

Wait, can you really get LEED credits just from discounted parking fees?

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Chaya

5 months ago

A lease renewal option doesn't really impact LEED, right?

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Maddie

5 months ago

Totally agree, D is the way to go!

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Britt

6 months ago

D seems like a solid choice for LEED credits!

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Vicky

6 months ago

I vaguely recall something about lease renewal options being beneficial, but I can't remember how that relates to LEED credits.

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Elena

6 months ago

I’m leaning towards option D because renewable energy is a big part of LEED, but I’m not certain if it’s specifically tied to lease negotiations.

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Mollie

6 months ago

I remember practicing a question about lease agreements, and I feel like the flat rate utility plan could be a good strategy, but I’m not confident it’s the best choice here.

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Erick

6 months ago

I think the energy purchase option sounds familiar, but I'm not entirely sure if it directly contributes to LEED credits.

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Willetta

6 months ago

Hmm, I'm not entirely sure. I think the energy payment plan could be a good strategy, but I'm not certain how that would specifically contribute to a LEED credit. I'll need to do some more research on LEED requirements.

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Alison

6 months ago

I'm feeling pretty confident about this. The option for the tenant to purchase renewable energy through the building owner's campus facility seems like the most direct way to earn a LEED credit related to renewable energy use.

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Ivette

6 months ago

I'm a bit confused on this one. I'm not sure how the lease agreement options provided would specifically contribute to earning a LEED credit. I'll need to review the LEED credit criteria more closely.

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Kristel

6 months ago

Okay, I think I've got it. The energy payment plan where the tenant pays a flat rate on utilities through the building owner could help with the energy efficiency and renewable energy credits.

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Dottie

7 months ago

Hmm, this is a tricky one. I'll need to think carefully about the LEED credit requirements and how the lease agreement could potentially contribute to earning them.

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Lorriane

1 year ago

Renewing the lease before 10 years? That's a bit too specific, don't you think? I'd stick with the options that are more focused on reducing energy consumption and emissions.

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Arminda

1 year ago

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Jesusita

1 year ago

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Nobuko

1 year ago

Haha, discounted parking fees for the first year? That's just a gimmick. I'd go with option C or D, those seem like the real sustainable solutions here.

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Nieves

1 year ago

I believe option C could also be beneficial, as it promotes energy efficiency and conservation.

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Darrin

1 year ago

I agree with Colette, purchasing energy from a renewable source is a sustainable strategy.

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Tamera

1 year ago

Hmm, I'm not too sure about that. Option D seems like it might be a better fit - getting energy through the building owner's campus facility that produces renewable power to Green-e standards seems like a more direct approach to earning that LEED credit.

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Edmond

1 year ago

Having a lease renewal option could provide stability for the tenant and potentially contribute to earning the credit.

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Weldon

1 year ago

I'm not sure about the discounted parking fees, it doesn't seem related to earning a LEED credit.

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Luisa

1 year ago

I think having an energy payment plan could also be beneficial for both parties.

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Shayne

1 year ago

I agree, option D sounds like a great way to earn that LEED credit.

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Colette

1 year ago

I think option D could help earn a LEED credit.

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Kris

1 year ago

I think option C is the best choice here. An energy payment plan where the tenant pays a flat rate on utilities through the building owner could definitely contribute towards earning a LEED credit.

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