LEED Certification of Campus Buildings: A Cost-Benefit Approach

Erin A. Hopkins

Journal of Sustainable Real Estate, 2015, vol. 7, issue 1, 99-111

Abstract: This is the first comprehensive cost-benefit analysis of Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) buildings certified within the higher education sector. Sixteen institutions of higher education (IHEs) were surveyed with the findings focused on the upfront green premium and down the line energy savings. The net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR), and discounted payback period were calculated to determine the financial feasibility of LEED certified buildings within the higher education sector. The findings indicate mixed results when looking at the projects from both an upfront construction cost and full lifecycle perspective.

Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1080/10835547.2015.12091877

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