LEED Certification Requirements Sample Clauses
The LEED Certification Requirements clause sets out the obligations for achieving a specified level of environmental certification, typically under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. It details the standards or credits that must be met during design, construction, or operation, and may assign responsibility for documentation, application, and compliance to particular parties such as the contractor or architect. This clause ensures that the project meets agreed-upon sustainability goals, providing a clear framework for accountability and helping to avoid disputes over environmental performance expectations.
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LEED Certification Requirements. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it is obligated to comply fully and timely with the certification requirements (the “LEED Certification Requirements”) promulgated by the U.S. Green Building Council in order for the Building and Premises to be certified as “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI)” (and any revisions, supplements or successor plans thereto) at Tenant’s sole cost and expense to achieve the certifications and goals described therein for at least a silver rating, and that failure to do so will (i) constitute a material default hereunder, and (ii) expose Landlord to possible penalties and damages to which Tenant’s indemnity obligations under the Lease shall apply. Tenant shall fully cooperate with Landlord and Landlord’s designated LEED consultant to assist Landlord in obtaining LEED certification for the Premises on Landlord and/or Tenant’s behalf.
LEED Certification Requirements. Tenant acknowledges and agrees that it is obligated to comply fully and timely with the certification requirements (the “LEED Certification Requirements”) promulgated by the U.S. Green Building Council in order for the Building and Premises to be certified as “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI)” (and any revisions, supplements or successor plans thereto) at Tenant’s sole cost and expense (subject to Tenant’s right to allocate the Tenant Improvement Allowance toward such costs) to achieve the certifications and goals described therein for at least a “Gold” rating for the Premises, and that failure to do so will (i) constitute a material default hereunder, and (ii) expose Landlord to possible penalties and damages to which Tenant’s indemnity obligations under the Lease shall apply.
LEED Certification Requirements. The Project has achieved precertification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for core & shell development gold level. Landlord has previously delivered to Tenant a copy of the LEED for Core and Shell v2.0 Registered Project Checklist and accompanying materials which were submitted to the Council by KEMA, the Council’s LEED-CS Version 2.0 Final Pre-Certification Review for the core and shell, and the pre-certification certificate for the core and shell issued by the Council). As more fully provided in the Lease, Landlord has the right (but not the obligation) to construct Landlord’s Work and operate the Buildings or Project in accordance with the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program’s standards, as the same may be amended, supplemented, or replaced from time to time, or, at Landlord’s option, any similar standards (hereinafter referred to as “LEED”). Tenant agrees that in designing and performing Tenant’s Work Tenant shall do nothing which would preclude or interfere with Landlord’s ability to satisfy the requirements (the “LEED Certification Requirements”) promulgated by the U.S. Green Building Council for the certification of Buildings and/or Project as “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Core and Shell (LEED-CS)” with at least a silver rating (and any revisions, supplements or successor plans thereto). Tenant’s failure to so comply will expose Landlord to possible penalties and damages to which Tenant’s indemnity obligations under the Lease shall apply, provided that Tenant shall not be responsible for penalties or damages arising from Tenant’s completion of Tenant’s Work in accordance with Tenant’s Plans as approved by Landlord. If Landlord elects, in its sole discretion, to apply for LEED certification, Tenant shall cooperate with Landlord and Landlord’s designated LEED consultant (at no material cost, expense or liability to Tenant), to assist Landlord in obtaining such LEED certification for the Buildings and/or Project. If Tenant elects, in its sole discretion, to apply for LEED “Commercial Interiors” certification, Landlord shall reasonably cooperate with Tenant.