LEED AP Building Design and Construction (BD+C) Practice Exam

What type of data must be shared with USGBC during the five-year period?

1. Operational data

2. Metering data

3. Maintenance records

4. Construction logs

The correct answer is: Metering data

The requirement to share metering data with the USGBC during the five-year period is crucial for assessing the ongoing performance of a certified building. This data provides insights into how a building operates in practice, reflecting its actual energy and water usage, which is essential for maintaining the integrity of the LEED certification. Metering data supports the verification of energy efficiency measures, water conservation efforts, and other sustainability initiatives that were central to the building's LEED certification. It allows for monitoring trends over time and can inform strategies for improvements. This continuous feedback loop is vital for achieving exemplary performance in sustainability beyond the design and construction phases. While operational data, maintenance records, and construction logs serve important functions, they do not have the specific emphasis or requirement for periodic submission to USGBC in the context of maintaining LEED certification. Operational data might summarize performance but isn't as granular as metering data, and maintenance records and construction logs are more related to the building's upkeep and the initial building process rather than ongoing performance metrics that directly influence LEED outcomes.