More information about LEED certification and green building is available at usgbc.org.

About the U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a healthy, resilient and equitable future for all through the development of green buildings, cities and communities. For more than 20 years, USGBC has been advancing green building practices through the development of LEED, the world’s most widely used green building program. With the support of thousands of members, volunteers and partners, USGBC provides robust green building education courses, a rigorous professional credentialing program, and advocates for effective public policies. It convenes an international network of green building and sustainability leaders through the annual  Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, and forward thinking programs, including the  Center for Green Schools. For more information, visit  usgbc.org and connect on  Twitter,  Facebook, Instagram and  LinkedIn.