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USGBC releases LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance (February 2026 Edition) reflecting February 2026 addenda
LEED CertificationU.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)Global
Announced
Feb 1, 2026
Description
USGBC released the LEED v5 Reference Guide for Operations and Maintenance, February 2026 Edition, and indicates it reflects LEED addenda released in February 2026. Teams preparing LEED v5 O+M certification/recertification documentation should ensure they are using this updated reference guide edition to align interpretations, documentation guidance, and examples with the most recent addenda cycle.