LEED

USGBC Announces Updates to LEED v4 to Better Address Carbon Emissions and Climate Change

November 4, 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced updates to the primary version of the LEED green building certification program, LEED v4, to more directly address carbon emissions and climate […]

USGBC and IWBI Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Healthy Sustainable Buildings

November 3, 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) have announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of buildings that prioritize people, […]

Target Field Becomes First Major League Baseball Stadium to Achieve LEED Platinum

October 6, 2022

In recognition of the club’s industry-leading efforts in sustainability and environmental stewardship, the Minnesota Twins have been awarded LEED Platinum certification for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance—making Target Field the […]

USGBC Announces More than 23 Million Square Feet of LEED-Certified Net-Zero Space

June 14, 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council has announced nearly 100 net-zero certifications earned under the LEED Zero program, representing more than 23 million square feet of space. One-fourth of LEED Zero […]

USGBC Live Registration Opens for All Events

February 25, 2022

Registration is now open for USGBC Live, an annual event series designed to help prepare and inspire building industry practitioners and changemakers to accelerate the transition to green buildings, cities, and […]

USGBC Announces the Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED in 2021

February 11, 2022

USGBC has announced the Top 10 Countries and Regions for LEED in 2021. The top 10 list highlights countries and regions outside the United States that are making significant strides in […]

USGBC Releases Its Top 10 States for LEED, and Illinois Tops the List

January 26, 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has announced the ranking of its annual Top 10 States for LEED, with Illinois once again topping the list and demonstrating leadership in green […]

U.S. Green Building Council Announces USGBC Live 2022 from April Through June

January 14, 2022

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announces USGBC Live 2022, an annual event series designed to help prepare and inspire building industry practitioners and change-makers including USGBC members, LEED users, and […]

USGBC Live to Present Year-Round Online LEED Education

June 30, 2021

This year, USGBC launched USGBC Live, a virtual event that brings USGBC and LEED education no matter where you are. Held June 8–10, 2021, this event featured content from global […]

Study Finds No Effect of LEED Certification on Federal Buildings’ Energy Efficiency

May 18, 2021

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 and Environmental […]