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TABLE 2.2 LEED-NC SYSTEM CATEGORIES OF CONCERN*
ISSUES EVALUATED BY THE
CATEGORY TOTAL POINTS LEED-NC SYSTEM
1. Sustainable sites 14 Avoiding sensitive sites; promoting
urban infill; locating to facilitate use
of public transportation; reducing
site impacts of construction; creating
open space; enhanced stormwater
management; lowering the urban
heat island effect and controlling light
pollution.
2. Water efficiency 5 Encouraging water conservation in
landscape irrigation and building
fixtures; promoting wastewater reuse
from onsite sewage treatment.
3. Energy use reduction, 17 Energy-conservation; using
green power, and renewable energy systems;
atmospheric protection building commissioning;
reduced use of ozone-depleting
chemicals in HVAC systems;
energy monitoring; and green
power use.
4. Materials and 13 Use of existing buildings; facilitating
resource conservation construction waste recycling; use of
salvaged materials, recycled-content
materials, regionally produced
materials, agricultural-based
materials and certified
wood products.
5. Indoor environmental quality 15 Improved ventilation and indoor air
quality; use of nontoxic finishes
and furniture; green housekeeping;
daylighting and views to the outdoors;
thermal comfort; and individual
control of lighting and HVAC systems.
6. Innovation and 5 Exemplary performance in exceeding
design process LEED standards; use of innovative
approaches to green design and
operations.

*LEED 2009 will make changes to the total points and percentage weightings shown here.