LEED v5 and Electrification with HLW’s Jonce Walker

When LEED was introduced, it changed the way we think about sustainable buildings. The new version is pushing strategies that directly cut emissions. Here’s what you need to know about LEED v5 and its emphasis on electrification.
July 21, 2025

Key Highlights

After listening to this podcast, you’ll learn:

  • The new requirements in LEED v5 and how it’s different from previous versions
  • Why all-electric systems are an important strategy for LEED v5
  • How to create a roadmap toward decarbonization
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LEED v5 features a strong emphasis on operational carbon and grid-ready design. This may seem like a major undertaking, but combining the new LEED requirements with local mandates can help building owners and managers create a roadmap toward decarbonization. Jonce Walker, director of sustainability at HLW, shares some of the new requirements—plus action steps you can take today.

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About Our Guest:

Jonce Walker is the director of sustainability at HLW and a long-time leader in high-performance building design.

About the Author

Janelle Penny
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Janelle Penny

Editor-in-Chief at BUILDINGS

Janelle Penny has been with BUILDINGS since 2010. She is a two-time FOLIO: Eddie award winner who aims to deliver practical, actionable content for building owners and facilities professionals.

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