What is LEED?
ENERGY EFFICIENCY – STATUS AND POTENTIAL
Energy Efficiency Standards
U. S. Metro Economies: Current and Potential Green Jobs in the U.S. Economy
“One of the most comprehensive sets of guidelines, among others, for green building construction and renovation is the United States Green Building Council’s LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system. Since its initial launch in early 2000, LEED® has quickly emerged as one of the most widely-recognized green building standards in the United States. The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has also expanded its oversight into the residential sector with a January 2008 release of LEED® for Homes™. The two rating systems feature several overlapping categories that address site selection, material selection, interior environmental quality, and several others. For our analysis, applications of LEED® construction will refer to the category entitled 'energy and atmosphere,' which focuses directly on energy efficiency in buildings."
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Members of the PPSBN:
Mortenson Construction
The Platinum Group - Kim Shultz – Eco Broker
Pikes Peak Urban Living - Hannah Parsons – Eco Broker
Local groups to contact:
US Green Building Council
USGBC - Southern Colorado
BuiltGreen Colorado
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