USGBC website, 137 U.S. cities and communities are certified in LEED for Cities, a program designed to help local governments achieve sustainable solutions for energy, water, waste, transportation and more. The USGBC Impact Report, released in November 2024, estimated LEED-certified projects had reduced carbon emissions by more than 120 million metric tons to date. and sustainable cities and communities that address immediate and future needs,” Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC, said in a statement. The 2024 state rankings were determined by dividing the state’s total LEED-certified gross square footage by the state’s population. USGBC describes LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) as the world’s most widely used green building rating system. According to the 14 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 02
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