How LEED Buildings Can Use Renewable Energy Certificates to Earn Points and Reduce GHG Emissions

How LEED Buildings Can Use Renewable Energy Certificates to Earn Points and Reduce GHG Emissions

For over 15 years, the team at Current Partners has been helping LEED-certified buildings achieve their sustainability goals by providing high-quality Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). To date, we have supplied RECs to over 10,000 LEED-certified buildings, ensuring they meet renewable energy and energy performance credit requirements while reducing their carbon footprint.

If you’re pursuing LEED certification, purchasing RECs is one of the most cost-effective and efficient ways to earn points under the Renewable Energy (EA Credit) and Optimize Energy Performance categories.

How RECs Help LEED Buildings Earn Points

LEED certification awards points based on a building’s commitment to sustainability, and renewable energy procurement plays a critical role.

1. Renewable Energy (EA Credit: Green Power and Carbon Offsets)
   • LEED buildings can earn up to 6 points by purchasing Green-e® Certified RECs to cover a portion of their electricity consumption.
   • The RECs must come from renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, biomass, or hydropower and be certified by Green-e® Energy to ensure credibility.
2. Optimize Energy Performance (EA Credit: Option 1, Table 2)
   • Projects can earn up to 11 points for purchasing Green-e® Certified RECs, reducing their overall GHG emissions.
   • Purchasing RECs does not directly reduce on-site energy use, but it does allow buildings to achieve net-zero electricity emissions when combined with energy efficiency improvements.
   • By supplementing energy efficiency upgrades with RECs, buildings can enhance their overall energy performance score.

Why Choose RECs for Your LEED Project?

• Affordable & Flexible – RECs are one of the most cost-effective ways to earn LEED points without requiring expensive on-site renewable energy installations.
• Immediate LEED Compliance – Purchasing RECs allows buildings to quickly meet LEED’s renewable energy requirements without major infrastructure changes.
• Proven Track Record – Current Partners has provided RECs to over 10,000 LEED-certified buildings, ensuring seamless compliance with LEED v4 and LEED v4.1 standards.
• Market Leadership – Demonstrating sustainability leadership can attract environmentally conscious tenants, investors, and corporate clients who prioritize green buildings.

How Current Partners Can Help

At Current Partners, we specialize in providing LEED-compliant RECs that meet Green-e® certification standards. Our team works with LEED consultants, developers, and property owners to:

• Identify the optimal REC purchase strategy for maximum LEED points
• Ensure compliance with LEED credit requirements
• Offer cost-effective solutions tailored to your project’s needs

Take the Next Step Toward LEED Certification

If your project is pursuing LEED certification, purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates is a simple and effective way to secure additional points while demonstrating your commitment to sustainability.

Contact Current Partners today to learn how we can help your building achieve LEED certification and optimize energy performance with high-quality, Green-e® Certified RECs.

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