TheLEED for Homes Rating System (v4)outlines the certification process, including who is authorized to submit a project to the Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) for LEED certification.

According to theLEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction (v4):

Certification Process

The project owner or a designated project team member (e.g., the project manager or LEED AP) is responsible for submitting the LEED for Homes project to GBCI for certification, coordinating with the LEED Green Rater for documentation and verification.

Source: LEED Reference Guide for Homes Design and Construction, v4, Introduction, p. 28.

TheLEED v4.1 Residential BD+Crating system confirms:

Certification Process

The owner or a designated project team member submits the project to GBCI for certification, supported by the Green Rater’s verification reports and documentation.

Source: LEED v4.1 Residential BD+C, Credit Library, accessed via USGBC LEED Online.

The correct answer isthe Owner or designated project team member(Option D), as they are authorized to submit the project to GBCI.

Why not the other options?

A. The Green Rater: The Green Rater conducts field inspections and prepares verification reports but does not submit the project.

B. The Energy Rater: The Energy Rater focuses on energy performance (e.g., HERS Index) and does not handle submission.