LEED-AP-O+M Exam Dumps : LEED AP Operations + Maintenance (LEED AP O+M)

To increase the vegetated area of an existing urban site from 4% to equal or be greater than 5%, one effective strategy is to install a vegetated roof system. This approach not only increases the site's vegetated footprint but also provides additional benefits such as improved stormwater management, increased insulation, and reduction of the urban heat island effect. A vegetated roof system can be implemented on flat or slightly sloped roofs, making it a versatile option for urban environments where ground space may be limited. By converting unused roof space into green space, the project team can meet the goal of increasing the total vegetated area of the site.References:LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, U.S. Green Building Council.

The correct answer is A because installing an on-site photovoltaic array is a strategy that is allowed under Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Renewable Energy and Carbon Offsets, and will help a project achieve Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance, as stated in the LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide1.An on-site photovoltaic array can generate renewable energy for the project and reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs1. The other options are incorrect because they either do not helpthe project achieve Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance, or are not allowed by the credit requirements.

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• LEED v4.1 O+M Reference Guide, page 145
• Guide to the LEED AP Operations and Maintenance (O+M) Exam, page 90
• LEED v4 AP O+M Mock Exam, page 87 =========================================

This answer is correct because it matches the requirement of the Energy and Atmosphere Credit, Optimize Energy Performance, which aims to reduce the environmental and economic impacts associated with excessive energy use. The credit requires projects todemonstrate an improvement in energy performance compared to a baseline building, using one of the three options available.For buildings eligible to receive an energy performance rating using the Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Portfolio Manager tool, the option is to achieve a rating of at least 50, which corresponds to the median energy performance of similar buildings nationwide1. The other options are incorrect because they are either higher than the minimum rating or not applicable to this option.

References: =LEED v4.1 OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE - WAP Sustainability Consulting, page 32;LEED v4: Building Operations + Maintenance Guide | U.S. Green Building Council, page 32;ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager