USGBC Seek Input for LEED for Retail Construction

Washington, DC, May 17, 2007–USGBC has invited the public to comment on the draft LEED for Retail – New Construction rating system, which has recently completed pilot testing. LEED for Retail was developed to meet the unique needs of retail design and construction projects, including lighting, sites, security, energy and water concerns

Anyone can comment on the draft rating system. The public comment period will be open for 45 days, starting Monday, May 14, 2007 and continuing through Wednesday, June 27, 2007 midnight Pacific Standard Time.

USGBC will respond to all comments, and post the comments and responses (without commenter names or organizations) to the USGBC Web site.  If changes are made to the draft, a second public comment period will be conducted on those changes.  The resulting draft will then be sent to the USGBC membership for balloting.