United States Green Building Council

Goal

Committed to sustainable building practices

Initiative Objective

The United States Green Building Council is located in Washington, D.C. and is committed to sustainable building practices. Seventy-nine local affiliates serve the entire country with more than 160,000 members.USGBC developed and supports the LEED certification system, which provides a standardize methodology for design and construction of  green buildings. LEED addresses energy savings, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, improved indoor environmental quality and protection and respect of natural resources. Membership is available at the national level and through chapters and branches throughout the country.

What you can do RIGHT NOW!

Learn about LEED for Homes

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