Which is a benefit of earning Regional Priority credits?

Which is a benefit of earning Regional Priority credits?
A . The LEED project can achieve more sustainable outcomes by recognizing the issues that are a priority in the project’s location
B . The context of the project’s location is not addressed, allowing the project team to focus on the building’s priority issues
C . The project’s operations are considered separately from design and construction, allowing the project team to focus on regional issues
D . The LEED project is able to skip a review phase by considering the issues that are a priority in the project’s location

Answer: A

Explanation:

A benefit of earning Regional Priority credits is that the LEED project can achieve more sustainable outcomes by recognizing the issues that are a priority in the project’s location. Regional Priority credits are not new LEED credits, but instead are existing credits that USGBC regional councils and chapters have designated as being particularly important for their areas1. The incentive to achieve the credits is in the form of a bonus point. If an RP base credit is earned, then a bonus point is awarded to the project’s total points1. This way, the project can address the geographically specific environmental, social equity and public health priorities of its location2.

Reference: Regional priority credit lookup | U.S. Green Building Council Regional Priority (RP) credits C U.S. Green Building Council