LEED for Homes

Understanding the LEED for Homes

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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has developed Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for Homes program to serve residential projects interested in green building certification. LEED for Homes is a voluntary rating system that promotes the design and construction of high performance "green" homes. A green home uses less energy, water, and natural resources; creates less waste; and is healthier and more comfortable for the occupants. Benefits of a LEED home include lower energy and water bills; reduced greenhouse gas emissions; and less exposure to mold, mildew and other indoor toxins. The net cost of owning a LEED home is comparable to that of owning a conventional home.

The LEED Rating System is the nationally recognized standard for green building. LEED certification recognizes and rewards builders for meeting the highest performance standards, and gives homeowners confidence that their home is durable, healthy, and environmentally friendly.

Earth Advantage, Inc. has been selected by the USGBC as one of the nations 38 LEED for Homes Program Providers. As a Program Provider, Earth Advantage, Inc. is responsible for working with project teams that wish to build their projects to the LEED for Homes standard. In this role, Earth Advantage, Inc. works with building professionals to help them understand and incorporate high performance green building practices and materials into their projects. This includes working with trained green raters who perform on-site verification and performance testing to show compliance with the rating system. To learn more or sign up, home building professionals should contact their Earth Advantage Representative. 

Please also visit www.usgbc.org/homes for further information.