What is LEED-EB?

The USGBC created the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system, a framework that has become widely accepted as a benchmark for certifying green buildings. LEED for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB) focuses on Operations and Maintenance of a building, with a goal of helping building owners and occupants operate in a sustainable and efficient way over the long term. LEED-EB is a voluntary, point-based system consisting of six categories:

• Sustainable Sites
  
• Indoor Environmental Quality
  
• Water Efficiency
  
• Energy & Atmosphere
  
• Innovation & Design Process
  
• Materials & Resources

Projects may receive certification under LEED-EB by meeting prerequisites and earning 34-92 points, with ratings of Certified Silver, Gold and Platinum available depending on the number of points earned.

The 2021 L Street building is a LEED Platinum certified building!