Through LEED, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) helps leaders worldwide commit to a smarter, sustainable, and more prosperous future where eco-friendly buildings and communities are the standard ...

The resource and others released during Climate Week aim to highlight levers building operators can pull to manage emissions.

How much does it really cost to earn LEED certification for commercial construction? In a new report, the folks at BuildingGreen.com outline what building green really costs, and where individual ...

There are a number of reasons that major office investors have been implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) policies and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) ...

The term “going green” is gaining favor with a growing number of companies. Look no further than “green” certification plaques displayed outside buildings, or the litany of products on store shelves ...

LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes is a certification program designed to promote homes that are more efficient, healthier, safer, more comfortable, and have better ...

In 2010, the U.S. government announced a multi-billion-dollar plan to improve the energy efficiency of its buildings, including a focus on LEED certification. Used worldwide, LEED—Leadership in Energy ...

Rents at LEED-certified U.S. office buildings have been about 4% higher than noncertified buildings in recent years, according to a new report by CBRE. The effect on rents is higher for suburban ...

Yesterday I wrote an article discussing the woes that the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, rating system has been facing the past few months. My ...

Short for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, LEED certification means that a building has met certain standards for energy-efficient, environmentally friendly design. The LEED program was ...