California Ranks First for LEED Green Building Professionals
The U.S. Green Building Council released (USGBC) its annual list of the top 10 states for LEED green building, with Massachusetts ranking first in the nation and California ranking seventh. California also ranked first for LEED green building professionals. The ranking is based on gross square feet of certified space per person using 2010 U.S. Census data and includes commercial and institutional projects certified in 2020.
“If we are to rebuild an economy that supports our health and our planet, we must lead with changing the way we design and build,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of USGBC. “Last year was a stark reminder that the quality of our buildings impacts the quality of our life.
“Looking ahead, people want to trust that the spaces they occupy are good for them and their communities, and LEED has always been a tool to support those goals. Now is the time to ensure that every building is LEED-certified as that is the only way we are accomplishing our goals of access to healthy, green buildings, homes and spaces.”
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