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photo credit: American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) by Jeffrey C Kadlowec, Registered Architect The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program began in 1993, led by Robert K Watson with support from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) [1]. The goal of the USGBC and the LEED building certification process is to “save money, improve efficiency, lower carbon emissions and create healthier places for people.” [2] Building-related energy consumption accounts for 48% of the total energy consumed by society [3], with commercial buildings accounting for a large portion of total building area. The United States, much like.
