Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

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Leader in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) – is a voluntary, consensus based national standard for developing high performance, sustainable buildings. Developed by U.S. Green Building Council. There are LEED ratings for new construction and renovations (LEED 2.0/2.1), existing building operations (LEED-EB) and commercial interior projects (LEED-IC).

Life Cycle Cost – The sum of all the costs both recurring and nonrecurring, related to a product, structure, system, or service during its life span or specified time period. The cost also includes costs generated by demolition, re-use, recycling, or waste, depending on the product, structure, system or service.

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)- Natural gas converted to liquid form by cooling to a very low temperature.

Load Management – Using less energy during peak hours. Usually this term implies a change in lifestyle or business practice.

Low Emission Vehicle (LEV) – A vehicle meeting the low-emission vehicle standards.

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