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State and Local Public Buildings Brief

This one-page resource highlights how LEED can save taxpayer money, create jobs and lead by example at the state and local level.

This one-page resource highlights how LEED can save taxpayer money, create jobs and lead by example at the state and local level. Government at all levels has a responsibility to use taxpayer dollars both wisely and transparently. Through the use of the LEED® green building certification program, public buildings can save money, ensure accountability, incentivize local investment, and create jobs while committing our iconic civic structures to healthy, responsible and efficient practices that represent 21st Century values.
Edition: November 2015
Pages: 2
Authored by: USGBC
Jurisdiction: State