The April 2023 quarterly LEED rating system and reference guide addenda is now available.

To view the changes:

Visit the addenda database and search for 4/21/2023.
Visit the credit library and select the "Addenda” tab within each credit.
Download the reference guide tables.

Interpretations

Updates

LEED Interpretation 10483 has been updated to include applicability for LEED v4.1 projects (March 29, 2023).
LEED Interpretation 10475 has been updated to include applicability for LEED v4.1 projects (April 18, 2023)
LEED Interpretation 10490 has been updated to remove applicability for LEED v4 projects registered after April 21, 2023.

Four new LEED Interpretations (10504 - 10507) were published:

LEED Interpretation 10504 allows dormitories and assisted living facilities to pursue LEED residential certification.
LEED Interpretation 10505 provides two approaches for projects with unfinished landscaping at final verification.
LEED Interpretation 10506 provides guidance for all-electric buildings installing carbon monoxide detectors.
LEED Interpretation 10507 provides clarification on the definition of “major energy users.”

Corrections

LEED v4

Rating system and reference guide addenda were published for the LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction, Interior Design and Construction, Operations and Maintenance, and residential rating systems.

To see all corrections, download the LEED v4 rating system language or the reference guide tables.

LEED v4.1

Rating system and beta guide addenda were published for the LEED v4.1 for Building Design and Construction, Interior Design and Construction, Single Family, and Multifamily rating systems.

To see all corrections, download the LEED v4.1 PDFs or the reference guide tables.

Pilot credits

Updates

WEpc115—Whole Project Water Use Reduction was updated on March 28, 2023.
IPpc8—Green Training for Contractors, Trades, Operators and Service Workers was updated on April 18, 2023.
IPpc89—Social Equity within the Community was updated on April 18, 2023.
IPpc90—Social Equity within the Project Team was updated on April 18, 2023.
IPpc99—Design for Enhanced Resilience was updated on April 18, 2023.
IPpc100—Passive Survivability and Back-up Power During Disruptions was updated on April 18, 2023.
INpc164—EU Taxonomy for Climate Change Mitigation was released on April 21, 2023.

Calculators/resources

Updates

The LEED v4.1 Furniture and Medical Furnishings Calculator was updated on March 30, 2023.
The LEED v4.1 Renewable Energy Calculator was updated on April 18, 2023.

Visit the addenda database

LEED addenda update: April 2023