Innovation Credits

There is also an innovation category for up to four extra LEED credits that you can apply for by making a case that a chosen building upgrade, not currently covered under the LEED for Existing Buildings standard, has improved the environment of the building.

There are two ways that window film can be used to apply for the innovation credits. One way is to apply for a credit based on the environmental benefits provided by blocking ultraviolet radiation through solar control window film. Window film blocks 99% or more of harmful UV A and UVB rays, which contribute to skin damage and skin cancer, and are the leading factor causing fading to interiors. A second eligible credit could be earned if fade reduction can be applied to reducing waste or improved building maintenance, as specified in the Materials and Resources section of the standards.

Installations are “self-funding” within as little as 2 years, and the savings continue for the lifetime of the installation.

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