Established by the U.S. Green Building Council, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction, and operation of high performance, green buildings. North Carolina ranks 7th in the nation for LEED development, and is one of only two southeastern states to make the top ten list with 133 building projects certified, or 1.8 square feet per person, in 2013. Read more »
