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More than half of all electricity consumers in the U.S. have the option of purchasing some kind of green power product from their electricity provider. Find out how you can buy green power by visiting the Department of Energy.
Green building is the practice of efficiently constructing buildings in areas such as orientation, water, materials, energy, transportation access, etc., to reduce its negative impact on the environment, community, and all stakeholders throughout its lifetime.
Conventional construction is a thing of the past. Efficiency is vastly increasing and the costs of sustainable materials are coming down. Governments all over the world are imposing environmental standards and even taxes for new buildings and renovations, and incentives are cropping up all over the place. Investing in green building will make your company more attractive to customers, reduce operating costs, and conserve and restore natural resources. Many companies have already invested in green building and are reaping the rewards.
No, there are several other green building certifications available on the market (see Green Certifications) but the LEED certification program is the most comprehensive and popular program in the country today. LEED may not be the best choice for everyone, so you should do your research to see which certification best fits your needs.
Greening your company can add great value to your business while respecting the environment that supports it. ABC's Green Contractor Certification is a great way to make your company more sustainable and show others that you're environmentally conscious. Click here to learn more about the program and sign up if you're interested.
A list of additional organizations offering green building resources can be found here.
Being a member of our Green Building Committee gives you access to a valuable set of green resources. Find out more here.
Where can me or any of my employees sign up for green building classes?
A list of green building classes we offer can be found here. Follow the link on the bottom of the page to sign up.
Both systems are meant to certify a building professional's knowledge about green building. While anyone can study and take the test, the LEED AP program was intended for use by design professionals and building operators. The Green Advantage Certification was designed for supervisory level contractors, and references the parts of the LEED rating system that are applicable to the contracting community.