Is there still a financial incentive for LEED certification?
Answer
Yes, Gold or Platinum LEED levels qualify for the Green Library Incentive in this grant round, along with the municipal opt-in specialized stretch code and the Living Future Institute’s Net Zero certification. The municipality and library can choose which of the three paths is right for their project, but it must be indicated on the application. If so indicated, successful attainment of one of these paths results in a Green Library Incentive payment equal to 3% of the grant award for the respective project. That payment must be used toward the library project.