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Isabela Dib, Team Leader, Environmental Certifications at TST, answers your asked questions :

What is the return on investment for a LEED-certified project?

Direct returns:

• Improved environmental, social and economic benefits
• Lower building operating costs
• Reduced water consumption

Indirect returns:

• Certified buildings rent 46% faster
• Lease and sale values increase by 7.7% for sustainable buildings, and by 31% for LEED-certified buildings
• 8% Increase in employee productivity thanks to improved occupant satisfaction

Does a LEED-certified building have high operating and maintenance costs ?

Although some may believe that the cost high because of the complexity of the systems, new regulations make these technologies a minimum standard. LEED strategies are designed to reduce these costs through energy efficiency-and water management.

A well-designed and managed LEED building can reduce construction and operating costs through:

• No irrigation
• More efficient exterior lighting
• Use of adapted vegetation requiring less maintenance
• A preventive maintenance system, extending equipment lifespan
• A commissioning process that avoids additional design and construction costs

Are there any subsidy programs available ?

Yes, there are several subsidy programs that can be applied to LEED projects:

• For sustainability studies, which can include accompanying a specialized firm to LEED certification, certain studies such as life cycle analysis, daylighting analysis, and energy analysis, among others
• For the purchase and installation of more efficient equipment

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