The U.S. Green Building Council is a national nonprofit organization based in Washington D.C. composed of the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.
There are both environmental and financial benefits to earning a LEED Certification.
LEED Certified buildings are designed to:
- Lower operating costs and increase asset value
- Reduce waste sent to landfills
- Conserve energy and water
- Minimize strain on local infrastructures and resources
- Be healthier and safer for occupants and improve quality of life
- Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
- Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances and other incentives in hundreds of cities.
- Demonstrate an owner’s commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility.