Downtown Campus - "LEED" Parking Spaces

Having a "greener" car has its advantages. If you drive a car with a high Green Score according to LEED requirements, you may qualify for a better parking spot.

MCC's Downtown Campus offers preferential parking spaces for low-emission (LEV) and fuel-efficient vehicles. These spaces are located in Lot AA, directly across S. Plymouth Ave. from Innovative Field. Signs are posted in the designated row. These parking spaces are available on a first come, first serve basis. 

"LEED" Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify for low emission fuel efficient parking?

Monroe Community College uses GreenerCars.org to search a vehicles’ qualifying requirements.. If your vehicle meets the EPA standard, you qualify for a Low-emitting and Fuel Efficient (LEFE) parking space.

What is the EPA standard?

Low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles are defined as vehicles that are either classified as Zero emission Vehicles (ZEV) by the California Air Resources Board or have achieved a minimum green score of 40 on the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEED) annual vehicle rating guide.

Where can I get a low emission fuel efficient (LEFE) parking permit?

LEFE parking registration is obtained by filling out an LEED Program Application with Parking Services.

Once completed, the Parking Services staff will verify that your vehicle qualifies and will code your parking account accordingly. This code can be identified by MCC parking enforcement personnel using license plate recognition (LPR) technology. Applications should be emailed to parkingrequests@monroecc.edu or dropped off at the Parking Services Office at the Brighton Campus in Building 21, Room 140 during normal business hours.

When the application has been approved, Parking Services will contact you via email and you can begin to park in the Low Emission's area.

How long is a LEFE parking permit valid?

LEFE parking permits are good for the entire semester for students as long as their vehicle information remains the same. Employee's registration for LEFE is valid for as long as they own the qualifying vehicle and are employed by MCC.

What are the benefits of a low emission fuel efficient (LEFE) parking permit?

There are first come, first served parking spaces reserved for LEFE vehicles in parking Lot AA. If the spaces are full, you must park in either a designated student spaces (if you are a student) or an employee space/lot (if you are an employee)

I have a LEFE question that i still need answered?

Contact Parking Services by email parkingrequests@monroecc.edu or call (585) 292-2700.