What Are LEED Points?

    Go Green With Upchurch KimbroughDeveloped by the US Green Building Council, The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating System for New Construction and Major Renovation (LEED-NC) is the most widely used building sustainability rating system in the US. LEED Points are the units of measurement by which a building receives its LEED rating.

    LEED enables project teams to deliver certified performance for their buildings. Third-party certification through the independent Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI.org) assures that LEED buildings are constructed and operated as intended. GBCI includes a network of ISO-compliant international certifying bodies, ensuring the consistency, capacity and integrity of the LEED certification process.