LEED Economic Assessment Program (LEAP)

LEAP estimates the potential financial benefits associated with implementation of various sustainable design strategies outlined in the LEED Rating System. These financial benefits come from two primary sources: (1) reductions in operational costs resulting from energy and water efficiency measures, and (2) increases in employee productivity as a function of improved indoor environmental quality and occupant satisfaction. The estimates of productivity enhancement are based on research outlining productivity improvement as a function of different indoor environmental factors. LEAP is a universal tool that can be applied to any building certified under LEED v2.2 or LEED 2009. The purpose of LEAP is (1) to assist real estate brokers in marketing LEED Certified space, and (2) to assist perspective owners and tenants in making informed decisions based on potential economic benefits associated with occupying a particular LEED Certified space.