The U.S. Green Building Council is formalizing its commitment to net zero projects with a new LEED Zero certification program that encourages a holistic approach to building operations and resources.
The U.S. Green Building Council is formalizing its commitment to net zero projects with a new LEED Zero certification program that encourages a holistic approach to building operations and resources.
LEED Zero is open to all LEED projects certified under the BD+C, ID+C or O+M rating systems, or projects registered to pursue LEED O+M certification. LEED projects can achieve LEED Zero certification when they demonstrate any or one of the following:
- net zero carbon emissions;
- net zero energy use;
- net zero water use; or
- net zero waste.
LEED Zero is part of the USGBC’s lead-up to LEED Positive, in which buildings will be recognized for generating more energy than they use and removing more carbon than they produce.
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
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