{"id":21190,"date":"2024-10-17T14:17:03","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T18:17:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/en\/?p=21190"},"modified":"2024-10-17T14:17:03","modified_gmt":"2024-10-17T18:17:03","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-leed-certified-homes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/en\/2024\/10\/17\/what-you-need-to-know-leed-certified-homes\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know: LEED\u00ae Certified Homes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED\u00ae (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized rating system for sustainable and environmentally friendly commercial buildings and homes. Here is what you should know about LEED\u00ae Certified homes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The Rating System<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED\u00ae Certification is based on a point system where different elements of sustainable construction are assigned a value. Some areas categories include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection of sustainable location or site&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Energy conservation and efficiency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of sustainable materials for construction<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use of energy-efficient appliances and utilities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indoor air quality maintenance&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four levels of LEED\u00ae certification, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Platinum: 80 or more points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gold: 60-79 points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Silver: 50-59 points<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certified: 40-49 points<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many reasons why people seek LEED\u00ae certified buildings. Here are the six most popular reasons:<\/p>\n<p><b>Health and comfort<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED\u00ae homes prioritize indoor air quality by using non-toxic paints and building materials, HRB (heat recovery ventilation) systems, and low-VOC (volatile organic compound) adhesives and finishes. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reduced Costs<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED\u00ae certified homes use energy efficient appliances and systems including solar window screens to reduce heat during warmer month, solar water heaters to generate hot water, wind or solar power electric generation systems, and more. Homes that are LEED\u00ae certified consume anywhere from 30% to 70% less energy than non LEED\u00ae homes and can reduce water consumption by up to 50%. This can lead to major savings on utility bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tax Incentives and Rebates<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Government of Canada offers several programs to encourage more sustainable living such as the Canada Greener Homes Grant which offers grants of up to $5,000 for retrofits including home insulation, heat pumps, and solar panels. The Canada Greener Homes Loan provides interest-free financing from $5,000 to $40,000 to put toward major retrofits to be paid off over 10 years, while the Oil to Heat Pump Affordability Program offers up to $10,000 to help households with median income or less transition from oil to more efficient heating systems. Each province as well as certain municipalities also offer their own to encourage Canadians to live more sustainably.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Resiliency and Durability<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LEED\u00ae homes use superior insulation and building materials that are made to withstand damages related to extreme weather conditions including storms, floods, and wildfires. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Increased Market Value<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several studies have shown that LEED\u00ae certified homes tend to have a higher resale value than other homes, as more consumers are looking to live more sustainably. Because they are often built with recycled materials, building costs can be lower as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Environmental Benefits<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, the main benefit of LEED\u00ae certification is the system\u2019s positive influence on the environment. Being LEED\u00ae certified leads to reduced waste, reduced energy and water consumption, lower CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LEED\u00ae (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a globally recognized rating system for sustainable and environmentally friendly commercial buildings and homes. 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