ECAV Breakdown of anticipated LEED points


Sustainable Sites:

  • Erosion and sedimentation control (REQ)
  • Site Selection (1)
  • Development density and community connectivity (1)
  • Alternative transportation
    • Public transportation access (1)
    • Bicycle storage and changing rooms (1)
    • Low emission and fuel efficient vehicles (1)
    • Parking capacity (1)
  • Stormwater design- quantity control (1)
  • Stormwater design- quality control (1)

Water Efficiency

  • Water efficient landscaping
    • reduce by 50% (1)
    • No potable water use or irrigation system (1)
  • Waste water reduction 30% (2)

Energy and Atmosphere

  • Fundamental commissioning of the building energy systems (REQ)
  • Minimum energy performance (REQ)

EMPAC Breakdown of LEED Points


Category: Sustainable Sites

  • Construction activity pollution prevention (REQ)
  • Site selection (1)
  • Within 1/2 mile of public transportation (1)
  • Bicycle racks and showers (1)
  • Alternative fueling station (1)
  • Minimal parking lot and designated carpool spaces (1)
  • Site development: protect or restore habitat (1)
  • Site development: maximize open space (1)
  • Stormwater design: quality control (1)
  • Stormwater design: quantity control (1)
  • Heat island effect: non-roof (1)

Water Efficiency

  • Water efficient landscaping (2)
  • water use 30% below baseline (2)

Energy and Atmosphere

  • Fundamental systems building commissioning (REQ)

Current Initiatives


East Village Athletic Center


ECAVThe EVAC plans to receive LEED Silver Certification for New Building Construction by addressing the six core categories laid out by the United States Building Council: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design. Click here for a Complete breakdown of Points the EVAC anticipates.

Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center


EMPACThe Empac received LEED Certification for New Building Construction by addressing and following through on the six core categories laid out by the United States Building Council: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, Innovation in Design. Click here for a Complete breakdown of Points the EMPAC received.

Previous Articles

Solar Energy Studies


Individual Building Energy breakdown


Past Initiatives


The correlation between research grants and energy consumption


Campus Energy Consumption


Sustainability at Rensselaer

SUSTAINABILITY at Rensselaer was designed to serve as a hub for RPI's sustainability activities and activists. You'll find information on all sorts of sustainability initiatives across campus, including special events, academic programs, student organizations, facilities greening initiatives, and much more.