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Why this course
Refrigerant selection is no longer just a compliance requirement—it is a measurable climate and carbon reduction strategy under LEED v5.
This GBCI-approved course shows you how LEED v4.1 and v5 evaluate refrigerant impacts and how to apply the requirements in real-world projects. You’ll learn the fundamentals, work through the calculations used for the Energy & Atmosphere refrigerant management prerequisite and credit, and apply your knowledge through practical case studies.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear, practical understanding of how to evaluate refrigerant impacts and make better-informed decisions for LEED projects.
Why this course
Refrigerant selection is no longer just a compliance requirement—it is a measurable climate and carbon reduction strategy under LEED v5.
This GBCI-approved course shows you how LEED v4.1 and v5 evaluate refrigerant impacts and how to apply the requirements in real-world projects. You’ll learn the fundamentals, work through the calculations used for the Energy & Atmosphere refrigerant management prerequisite and credit, and apply your knowledge through practical case studies.
By the end of the course, you’ll have a clear, practical understanding of how to evaluate refrigerant impacts and make better-informed decisions for LEED projects.
What you'll learn
Refrigerant Fundamentals: ODP, GWP, ASHRAE 34 safety classifications, and thermodynamic performance.
The historical evolution of refrigerants, from natural compounds to modern low-GWP solutions
The regulatory frameworks – the Montreal Protocol and Kigali Amendment – that shaped today's refrigerant landscape.
LEED-specific requirements: a side-by-side comparison of LEED v4.1 and v5 BD+C prerequisites (Fundamental Refrigerant Management) and credits (Enhanced Refrigerant Management), including how LEED v5's decarbonization framework elevates refrigerant impact as a measurable carbon reduction strategy
Applied case studies comparing refrigerant selection and compliance pathways for office and hotel typologies under both LEED v4.1 and v5
What you'll walk away with
Confidently navigate LEED v4.1 and v5 BD+C refrigerant prerequisites and credits (EAp5 and EAc7)
Select and evaluate refrigerants based on environmental, safety, and performance criteria relevant to LEED compliance
Understand the regulatory context - Montreal Protocol, Kigali Amendment, AIM Act - and how it shapes LEED requirements
Apply refrigerant impact calculations and develop refrigerant management plans for real projects
Make informed refrigerant selection decisions for common commercial building typologies
What you'll walk away with
Confidently navigate LEED v4.1 and v5 BD+C refrigerant prerequisites and credits (EAp5 and EAc7)
Select and evaluate refrigerants based on environmental, safety, and performance criteria relevant to LEED compliance
Understand the regulatory context - Montreal Protocol, Kigali Amendment, AIM Act - and how it shapes LEED requirements
Apply refrigerant impact calculations and develop refrigerant management plans for real projects
Make informed refrigerant selection decisions for common commercial building typologies
Who it's for
Built for professionals shaping green building outcomes:
- 🎓 LEED AP BD+C and LEED Green Associate credential holders
- 🛠️ HVAC&R Engineers
- 🌱 Sustainability Consultants
- 🏗️ Architects & Project Managers
- 🏢 Facility Managers
No formal prerequisites are required.
Helpful, not mandatory:
❄️ Basic HVAC&R familiarity
🌿 Prior LEED exposure
🏢 A working sense of building sustainability concepts
Who it's for
Built for professionals shaping green building outcomes:
- 🎓 LEED AP BD+C and LEED Green Associate credential holders
- 🛠️ HVAC&R Engineers
- 🌱 Sustainability Consultants
- 🏗️ Architects & Project Managers
- 🏢 Facility Managers
No formal prerequisites are required.
Helpful, not mandatory:
❄️ Basic HVAC&R familiarity
🌿 Prior LEED exposure
🏢 A working sense of building sustainability concepts
How It's Structured
4 Modules
2 Hours Total
2 Hours Total
Slide-based with detailed instructor notes. Finish in one sitting.
Module 1 - Refrigerant Fundamentals (~25 minutes)
Participants are introduced to the core characteristics that define refrigerant selection and regulation. Topics include:
- Environmental impact metrics: Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP)
- Safety classifications under ASHRAE Standard 34: toxicity (A/B) and flammability (1/2L/2/3) categories
- Thermodynamic and performance characteristics relevant to HVAC&R system design
- How these characteristics collectively inform LEED v5 BD+C's decarbonization impact area
Module 2 - Evolution of Refrigerants (~35 minutes)
A historical and technical journey through refrigerant development, covering:
- Natural refrigerants of the 19th century through the development of CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs
- The environmental turning points that drove each generation of change
- The Montreal Protocol (1987) and its Kigali Amendment (2016): ozone protection, HFC phase-down schedules, and GCC/AIM Act implications
- The emergence of low-GWP alternatives: HFOs, natural refrigerants (CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons), and A2L refrigerants such as R-32 and R-454B
- Global refrigerant market trends, including the shift toward A2L systems in VRF and chiller applications
Module 3 - LEED Refrigerant Requirements (~35 minutes)
A detailed comparative analysis of LEED v4.1 and v5 BD+C refrigerant-related prerequisites and credits:
- Fundamental Refrigerant Management prerequisite (v4.1 EAp4 / v5 EAp5)
- Enhanced Refrigerant Management credit (v4.1 EAc6 / v5 EAc7)
- How LEED v5's decarbonization framework elevates refrigerant carbon impact as a measurable, 25-year projected emissions metric
- Comparison of v4.1 vs. v5 requirements: what changed, what tightened, and what is new
- Interaction with AIM Act / F-Gas regulation and how regulatory phase-downs align with LEED compliance
Module 4 - Case Studies: Office & Hotel (~25 minutes)
Applied learning through two real-world building typology comparisons:
- Office building case study: refrigerant selection, system design choices, and LEED v4.1 vs. v5 compliance pathways
- Hotel building case study: multi-system complexity, tenant space considerations, and enhanced refrigerant management strategy
- Refrigerant selection decision framework: balancing GWP, safety classification, system efficiency, and LEED credit optimization
- Practical documentation and calculation walkthrough
Meet your instructor
Mr. K.M. Bazeeth Ahamed
Co-Founder & Director
Conserve Solutions
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USGBC
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ASHRAE
Certified
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Green Building Trainer
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Sustainability Advisor
Mr. K.M. Bazeeth Ahamed is a Certified Energy Manager and Energy Auditor. He is a LEED Accredited Professional with two specialties BD+C and O+M. He is also ASHRAE Certified Building Energy Assessment Professional and GSAS Green Certified Professional. He strongly believes certifications are the best way to develop and demonstrate professional skills. He has been delivering LEED training programs since March 2010. He has trained over 8,000 professionals worldwide.
GBCI Approval & Certificate
GBCI Course ID
0920034508
CE Hours
2.0 (LEED-Specific)
Applies toward
LEED AP BD+C (LEED-specific hours). LEED Green Associate: counts toward the 3 LEED-specific hours within the 15-hour requirement.
Course Access
30 days from payment
Quiz Attempts
Unlimited
Pass Criteria
Score at least 80% on each of the four module quizzes.
Upon successful completion, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion with your name, course name, GBCI Course ID, completion date, and CE hours earned.
Pricing & Registration
Enroll today and start immediately. Complete all four modules at your own pace within 30 days.
GBCI-Approved Course
2.0 LEED-Specific CE Hours
On-Demand Learning
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- Certificate Included
- Learn at Your Own Pace
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FAQs
Yes. This course is GBCI approved and offers 2.0 LEED specific CE hours, applicable toward LEED AP BD+C and LEED Green Associate credential maintenance.
After completing the course and passing all module quizzes, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion containing your GBCI Course ID, Course Name, Course Provider, Start Date (date of payment), End Date (date of completion), and CE Hours earned. Log in to your GBCI/USGBC credential account and self-report the CE hours using these details from your certificate as documentation.
You have unlimited attempts. Review the module and retake the quiz anytime within your 30-day access period. You need 80% in each module to pass.
30 days from the date of payment.
No, this course is delivered through slide-based modules with detailed instructor notes, allowing you to learn and review content at your own pace.
Yes. If you haven’t opened the course within 7 days of payment, you’re eligible for a full refund. Email info@conservesolution.com with your payment details to request it.
Need refrigerant compliance support on a live LEED project? Conserve provides EAp5/EAc7 calculations, refrigerant inventories and documentation.
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