USGBC LEED-AP-BD+C Question Answer
Minimizing light trespass is a key component of which of the following credits?
Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance
Energy and Atmosphere Prerequisite, Minimum Energy Performance
Sustainable Sites Credit, Light Pollution Reduction
Indoor Environmental Quality Credit, Interior Lighting
Sustainable Sites (SS) Credit: Light Pollution Reduction addresses light trespass, glare, and skyglow , ensuring that a project:
Minimizes unnecessary outdoor lighting to prevent disruption to surrounding properties.
Uses full-cutoff fixtures to direct light downward and reduce nighttime skyglow .
Follows lighting zone guidelines based on project location.
This promotes dark-sky compliance and reduces light pollution , benefiting ecosystems and human health.
(Source: Official LEED BD+C Reference Manual)
TESTED 08 Nov 2026
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