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LEED for Homes Illinois: Greener, Healthier Living in the Midwest

LEED for Homes Illinois helps guide the design and construction of high-performance green homes across the region. A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources, produces less waste, and gives residents a healthier, more comfortable place to live.

LEED-certified homes can bring lower utility bills, fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and reduced exposure to mold, mildew, and other indoor toxins. The overall cost of owning a LEED home is comparable to owning a conventional home.

Upcoming Events

• IL GreenStar Remodeling Training — November 4, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
• Understanding LEED for Homes — November 7, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Asthma and Housing Symposium — November 13, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Understanding the Living Building Challenge 6 Hour Seminar — November 15, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Illinois Better Buildings: Better Business Conference — December 10–11, All Day

Get in Touch with AES

Questions about LEED for Homes? Reach us toll-free at 888-LEED-AP H (888-533-3274) or send an email to [email protected] The Alliance for Environmental Sustainability (AES) is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and donations are always welcome.

Green Building Resources

• 16 ways to Green Your Home
• AES Education and Training
• AES Home Page
• Eco Home Products
• Existing Homes – Green Guide
• Green Bean Chicago
• LEED AP + Homes Practice Exam
• LEED for Homes eligibility
• LEED for Homes – Builder FAQs
• LEED for Homes – Consumer FAQs

Useful Organizations

• Become a LEED Professional
• Eco Achievers education
• Illinois Solar Energy Association
• ReBuilding Exchange
• USGBC – LEED Homes Education
• USGBC – Illinois Chapter
• USGBC – LEED for Homes

Build it LEED: Inside the LEED for Homes Program

LEED for Homes is a rating system that promotes the design and construction of high-performance green homes. A green home consumes less energy, water, and natural resources, generates less waste, and provides a healthier, more comfortable environment for its occupants.

LEED home advantages include lower energy and water bills, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and less exposure to mold, mildew, and other indoor toxins. The net cost of owning a LEED home is comparable to that of a conventional home.

The LEED for Homes 10-Step Process with AES

Thank you for your interest in LEED Certification for Homes. AES created this guide to make the LEED Certification process easier to understand. We look forward to working with you toward the triple bottom line of economics, social issues, and the environment.

Step 1 – Retain a Service Provider & Green Rater

For your convenience we offer several bundled service packages along with many additional à la carte services. After choosing the option you want, you can go straight to checkout. At a minimum, every project must retain a Service Provider to handle the following functions:

• Review of plans to determine initial LEED certification level
• Approving the green rater and facilitating issues with rater
• Conference call with USGBC for final LEED certification
• Administering CIR/ID request

Bundled package pricing depends on project type, size, scope, location, and other factors. Please email or call for a quote on your project. AES also provides these additional services — email us for pricing:

• Design Charrette
• Document Processing and Handling
• Additional Training
• Green Consulting
• HVAC Load Calculations
• Trades Training
• Project Administrative Support

Provider Fee Chart

• 1 – 2 (duplex): $650/each unit
• Triplex: $585/each unit in one building
• 4 – 10 Units multifamily: $900 plus $100/per unit in one building
• 11 – 20 Units multifamily: $1500 plus $100/per unit in one building
• 21 – 50 Units multifamily: $2000 plus $100/per unit in one building
• 51 – 100 Units multifamily: $2500 plus $100/per unit in one building
• 101 – 200 Units multifamily: $3000 plus $100/per unit in one building
• 201 + Units multifamily: $4500 plus $80/per unit in one building

You can pay online through the link with a major credit card (no PayPal account needed), pay by phone by calling our office, or pay by mail by requesting an invoice and sending a check or completing a credit card authorization form.

Within 1 business day of receiving your payment, you will get a unique project number access code for your online project file. From there you can download forms and checklists or upload completed ones. You can also share access to your project documents with team members through an invitation link. Once you have your project link, open your online file and start completing your documentation. Service Provider Fees are non-refundable.

AES will also connect you with a LEED for Homes CERTIFIED Green Rater. If you bought a bundled package, the Green Rater will be placed under contract on your behalf. If not, you are responsible for contracting with a certified rater approved by AES and notifying AES once this step is complete by sending a copy of the contract agreement showing the green rater is under contract and listing the scope of services.

Step 2 – Pre-Construction Plan Review

The provider (AES) must complete a plan review before the home is built. Five components need to be completed and uploaded to your project file before AES can begin the plan review. The first four components are found in the LEED for Homes Excel document on specific tabs:

• Project summary for Completed LEED for Homes Project (Summary tab)
• LEED for Homes Project Checklist (Checklist tab)
• Durability Evaluation (Dur Eval Form tab)
• Durability Inspection Checklist (Dur Insp Chklst tab)
• Floor plans (usually PDFs)

The checklists must be completed at both the start and the end of the project. It is essential that all contact information, including email, be submitted in full. Items 1–5 above are required for the plan review. Once you submit items 1–5, AES will conduct a plan review before construction. After the review, any issues with the plans and checklists will be emailed to the project contact person. A preliminary LEED rating will be provided upon review. Any issues identified must be resolved before the project is completed to ensure the preliminary rating is achieved.

Step 3 – Register Your Project with USGBC

If you choose one of the bundled Service Provider packages, AES will register your project with the USGBC.

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