TheLEED for Homes Rating System (v4)includesRegional Priority (RP) Credits, which provide bonus points for addressing location-specific environmental priorities. A project can pursue multiple RP credits based on its geographic location.
According to theLEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction (v4):
Regional Priority Credits (1–4 points)
A LEED for Homes v4 project can pursue up to four Regional Priority Credits, which are selected based on the project’s location and the environmental priorities identified for that region. Each RP credit awards one bonus point for achieving a designated existing credit that addresses regional environmental concerns.
Source: LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction, v4, Regional Priority Credits, p. 190.
TheLEED v4.1 Residential BD+Crating system confirms:
Regional Priority Credits
Projects can earn up to four bonus points by achieving Regional Priority Credits, which are assigned based on the project’s ZIP code or region to address local environmental priorities.
Source: LEED v4.1 Residential BD+C, Credit Library, accessed via USGBC LEED Online.
The correct answer isfour(Option D), as a LEED for Homes v4 project can pursue up to four Regional Priority Credits.
Why not the other options?
A. One: This underestimates the number of RP credits available.
B. Two: This is also too low, as up to four credits can be pursued.
[Reference: LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction, v4, Regional Priority Credits, p. 190., TheLEED AP Homes Candidate Handbookemphasizes RP credits as part of the certification process and references theLEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Constructionas a key resource. The exam is based onLEED v4, ensuring the relevance of the four-credit limit., References:, LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction, v4, USGBC, Regional Priority Credits, p. 190., LEED v4.1 Residential BD+C, USGBC LEED Credit Library, accessed via LEED Online (https://www.usgbc.org/credits)., LEED AP Homes Candidate Handbook, GBCI, October 2024, p. 12 (references study resources and exam scope based on LEED v4)., USGBC LEED for Homes Rating System (v4), available via USGBC website (https://www.usgbc.org/resources/leed-homes-design-and-construction-v4)., LEED v4.1 for Homes, USGBC, accessed via LEED Online, confirming RP credit limits., ]
