LEED certification

Location
US
TAGS
sustainability
architecture
OTHER names

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building certification program used worldwide. Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods, which aims to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently.

Some U.S. federal agencies, state and local governments require or reward LEED certification. This can include tax credits, zoning allowances, reduced fees, and expedited permitting.

LEED is a design tool rather than a performance-measurement tool and focuses on energy modeling rather than actual energy consumption.

HousingCount

Decoding the housing crisis

A public data project to track and analyze the rental housing shortage across the country, highlighting where additional units are needed most.

Shortage statistics for households earning Under 50% AMI
21
states with severe shortage
75%
of households rent-burdened
4.5M
total shortage of affordable units
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