LEED for Homes
LEED for Homes is a green home rating system developed by the US Green Building Council for assuring homes are designed and built to be energy and resource efficient and healthy for occupants. The LEED rating system has four progressive levels of green: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum. LEED can be applied to single and multi-family homes and is intended for both market-rate and affordable housing.
LEED is a voluntary program developed by USGBC to promote the transformation of the home building industry towards more sustainable practices. LEED recognizes leadership and rewards the top performing new homes in terms of resource efficiency and environmental stewardship. LEED is a collaborative initiative that actively involves all sectors of the home building industry including builders, home owners, product manufacturers, service providers, and affordable housing developers. USGBC believes incentives will support market leadership, which is a principal driver towards market transformation.
