Aug. 30, 2005: U.S. Green Building Council Files For ANSI Accreditation
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it has filed an application with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) to become an ANSI accredited national standards developer for standards related to green building practices.
"Since its beginnings more than a decade ago, USGBC has used a consensus process to develop the LEED green building rating system," stated Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC president, CEO and founding chairman. "Becoming ANSI-accredited will underscore USGBC's commitment to its core values, which include openness, inclusiveness, and collaboration. It is also part of the continual improvement of USGBC."