USGBC's New LEED v3 Now Open for Comment

USGBC's Board of Directors has just released LEED Version 3 (LEED v3) for public comment. The decision is the culmination of a long term effort to update LEED to reflect today's building technology and climate change environments. LEED v3 incorporates several key new components including:
- a reorganization of the existing LEED Rating System;
- a more streamlined process for evaluating LEED certification requests;
- a major revision of the LEED Credit system (a re-weighting and point reallocation) based on building histories and best available science;
- and availability of bonus credits in recognition of innovation and design approaches to achieve Regional environmental priorities.

The LEED v3 Documents can be viewed by going to: http://www.usgbc.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CMSPageID=1849 and clicking on your selected LEED rating system category under "LEED 2009 Member Ballot Open: View the Current Drafts" on the right hand side of the page.