Foundations of LEED 1_2023 - Page 003

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CONTENTS

I. Introduction … 1

II. What is LEED … 1

Overview … 1

LEED Mission … 1

USGBC Strategic Goals… 2

LEED Strategic Goals … 2

History and Background … 2

III. How LEED is Developed … 3

Overview … 3

Consensus… 3

Continuous Improvement… 3

Global Approach to LEED … 5

LEED Structure… 6

Balloting … 7

Appeals to the LEED Rating System … 8

LEED Supporting Tools … 8

IV. LEED Committees … 9

Overview … 9

USGBC Policies and Procedures for Committees … 9

Committee Structure … 9

LEED Steering Committee Charter … 10

Global Technical Development Framework for LEED … 12

V. Modifications to this Document … 13

VI. Appendix 1: Pilot Credits and Beta Versions … 13

VII. Appendix 2: Revisions to LEED and Balloting … 14

Development Process … 14

Consensus Committee … 16

Publication for Public Comment … 16

Consensus Committee Voting … 17

Meetings with USGBC … 18

VIII. Appendix 3: Changes … 18

Addenda … 18

Updates … 18

IX. Appendix 4: Appeals … 19

Lodging an Appeal … 19

Form of Appeal… 19

Waiver … 20

Interim Dispute Resolution Process … 20

Appeals Panel and Hearing … 20