What statement is true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)?

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试卷: LEED GA模拟题C[查看]
What statement is true regarding regional priority credits (RPCs)?
A: RPCs reward the use of salvaged materials
B: RPCs reward the use of local materials
C: RPCs are prerequisites
D: RPCs are referenced by zip code

参考答案: D

本题解释:
Notes:

Reference: RPC FAQ
RPCs are not prerequisites.

Regional Priority Credits - these are bonus points for encouraging teams to attempt LEED credits that address specific environmental priorities in the project\'s region. Each zipcode in the U.S. has 6 LEED credits that are extra important to that zipcode. A project that achieves one of those credits earns a bonus point, up to a maximum of 4. Here is an example. In Georgia zipcode 30002 saving water is important, because Georgia has had a lot of droughts lately.

Pre-2009 rating systems are not eligible unless the project moves to the LEED 2009 rating system.

RPCs are not new credits in the sense of they do not address new environmental issues beyond the existing credits in the rating systems. They are called Regional Priority credits and earn bonus points for meeting the requirements of existing credits.