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LEED-certified homes bring benefits that help residents, owners, and the planet:

Healthy People

• LEED homes are healthy homes – reducing allergens, and triggers for asthma and chemical sensitivity
• LEED homes use non-toxic materials that lower exposure to mold and mildew
• LEED homes are thoughtfully designed to eliminate uncomfortable rooms

Environmental Benefits of a LEED home

• Reduce the impact of a home’s construction
• Use less energy reducing pollution from fossil fuel sources
• Use materials more efficiently
• Integrate into their local environment
• Improves natural water hydrology

Economic Benefits of a LEED home

• Durable structures that are built to last, with less maintenance
• Reduced electricity, natural gas, and water bills
• Lower heating bills

LEED Homes help People, Planet and Profit!

There are many green building rating systems available. LEED is one of these building rating programs. For an average size home to reach the entry Certified level under LEED for Homes, 45 points are required – along with 18 additional mandatory measures that earn zero points; these are 18 strategies, measures and techniques that USGBC’s consensus committees felt make up the basics of good, green home building.

Energy Efficiency

LEED for Homes requires that a home meets the performance requirements under ENERGY STAR for Homes as validated through measures, performance testing and often a HERS (Home Energy Rating System) rating verifying that it is at least 15% more efficient than an average, code-built home. This testing provides greater assurance that the home will perform as it was intended.