
Holistic changes have been made within Version 4 to better address the wide variety of building types to which users apply LEED - there are now 21 different types of buildings and market sectors referenced within the certification program. Green Building Council, in November 2013, released Version 4 of its rating system with significant changes and updates over the previous LEED 2009 rating system. Department of Energy, estimated savings in energy use and energy cost totaled more than 18 percent when applying the 2010 version of ASHRAE 90.1 in comparison to the 2007 version.
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ASHRAE 90.1 is not a code, but rather a standard that is referenced and adopted by the International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), a subset of the International Building Code (IBC). ASHRAE 90.1 provides guidelines for construction-related items such as wall and glazing insulation values, lighting power densities, and mechanical equipment efficiencies, with updates and revisions to this standard issued on a three-year basis. ASHRAE Standard 90.1 is the published energy standard for commercial buildings, with the exception of low-rise residential buildings.

Updated lighting control requirements for parking garages to account for the use of LEDs.

New simplified method for lighting for contractors and designers of renovated office buildings and retail buildings up to 25,000 ft2 (2300 m2).Modified lighting power allowances for Space-by-Space Method and the Building Area Method.Refined exceptions related to vestibules, added new option and associated criteria for using air curtains.Revised air leakage section to clarify compliance.Upgraded minimum criteria for SHGC and U-factor across all climate zones.Combined categories of “nonmetal framed” and “metal framed” products for vertical fenestration.

