SS 6.1: Storm-water management:1 point - GRS can reduce by 80% SS 6.2: Storm-water design:1 point-GRS filter air born pollutants from rainfall SS 7.2: Heat island effect, roof:1 point-GRS can reduce roof surface temperature by 50F and thermal loading by 75%, benefitting local environment and wildlife.  Contributing credits - 20 possible points 

 SS 5.1: Site Development - protect / restore habitats: points-1 - GRS can provide habitat and promote biodiversity in high-density urban areas with minimal maintenance regionally adapted and native plant species. SS5.2: Site Development - maximize open space: Points: 1 - for urban projects receiving SS 2 credit for development density and community connectivity.

WE 1.1 Water Efficient Landscaping:Points 2 or 4 - maximum credit may be obtained when irrigation is provided for green roof establishment phase from rain collection resevoirs or reclaimed water systems to eliminate potable water use.   

MR 4.1 & 4.2: Must contain 7.5% to 15% recycled content - GRs retention panels can be up to 100% recycled post consumer waste. MR 5.1 & 5.2: Must consist of 10% to 20% regional materials. MR 6: Rapidly renewable materials: points 1-GRS include organic mulch derived from plant resources as part of plants, vegetated mats and growing medium layer. The organic component of growing mediums provide 10% to 80% rapidly remewable material.    

ID 1.1: Innovation in design: GRS enhance/provide: view stands and sight lines, well being, aesthetics, soial meeting places, educational opportunities and noise reduction.   

EA 1.1: Optimize energy performance 

RP 1: Regional priority points: 1-4 GRS contribute to regional environmental priorities for LEED-based projects.