LEED-Silver Equivalency™ (No-Plaque)

LEED Silver Equivalency Memo — City Compliance Without Costly Certification

Cities like Boston, Berkeley, and San José require projects to be designed as LEED Silver “certifiable” at minimum—but they do not require developers to pay USGBC for full certification. Instead, what reviewers want is clear documentation showing that the project meets LEED prerequisites and credits at the Silver level.

That’s exactly what this service provides.

We prepare a LEED Silver Equivalency Memo and Checklist designed for submission to city agencies. Our documentation is built to satisfy planning and housing departments, ensuring your project passes review without the delays and costs of pursuing an official LEED plaque.

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What You Get

• A LEED Roadmap mapping your design against required prerequisites and credits.

• A Zero Emissions Strategy (all-electric, PV sizing, airtightness targets).

• Integration of utility rebates and incentives (Eversource, MassSave, MassCEC) to offset project costs.

• A Contractor Training Outline to meet MOH requirements for field education.

• A Submission-Ready Package including:

  • LEED Silver Equivalency Memo

  • ZEB Compliance Narrative

  • Energy Strategy Diagram

  • Rebate Summary Sheet

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Why Choose Equivalency?

• City-Approved: Satisfies MOH and planning reviewers.

• Cost-Effective: Avoids USGBC registration and certification fees ($5,000–$15,000+).

• Fast & Predictable: Flat-rate starting price with final fee confirmed after reviewing project documents.

• Specialized for Housing: Tailored to container housing, multifamily, and affordable housing projects.

Pricing:

• Tier A (≤12,000 sf or ≤6 units): $0.18/sf

• Tier B (12k–50k sf): $0.14/sf

• Tier C (>50k sf): custom
  Add-ons: Energy model coordination, PV layout & PVWatts run, blower-door strategy package, utility rebate filing, EGC path (swap-in) for NYC HPD.

Starting at $4,500 – final pricing confirmed after document review. Contact us today for a custom quote tailored to your project. www.oasisengineering.com/contact