How can LEED projects benefit from using solar roofing?

LEED is an acronym for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. It’s a program that encourages and recognizes world-wide high standards for the design, building and everyday running of green buildings and homes. These projects represent the very best in energy efficiency, cost efficiency, water efficiency, site location, material selection, indoor air quality, waste management and a host of other strategies that promote sustainable green living.

There are several examples of LEED-certified green buildings across Canada, many of them right here in BC.

How does solar roofing benefit LEED projects? There are a number of ways, including cost efficiency and sustainability.

Solar Roofing Benefits for LEED Projects 

• Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
• Sustainable energy source
• Energy efficient
• Cost efficient

Harnessing the sun’s rays provides clean, renewable energy, making it the ultimate, sustainable choice. Since solar power replaces the burning of fossil fuels, greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. This is an important step in addressing climate change.

Energy costs are reduced in two ways. First, the sun’s energy is delivered at no cost to our homes and businesses, every day, all year long. Second, we have the ability to save and store excess energy. This allows us to use our energy during periods when production is not as high--a valuable money-saver!

Solar power for homes and businesses falls under the Energy and Atmosphere (EA) category in the LEED program. The ideal here is the maximum conservation of energy through efficient, renewable sources. Thus, solar panel roof installations serve as a step towards LEED certification. They represent an innovative part of an environmentally friendly, energy efficient, cost efficient, green building design.

Solar power is beneficial for both new construction and existing buildings, whether in pursuit of LEED certification or not.

NetZero Solar will design a system that best suits you, taking into account your LEED goals, budget, space, and sunlight. Contact us today.