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 ...

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) ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...