Nov. 8, 2004: Green Building Rating System For Existing Buildings Introduced
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced its new LEED for Existing Building (LEED-EB) green building rating system. Previously in pilot, the rating system has been fully balloted by the USGBC membership. According to the organization, LEED-EB was designed to meet market demand for an existing building rating system following the success of LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC), the USGBC's rating system for new construction.
LEED-EB makes LEED certification available to existing buildings and provides the opportunity for ongoing recertification for previously certified LEED buildings. LEED-EB helps building owners and managers bring the performance of their buildings up to a high level and maintain high performance over the long term, says USGBC. Benefits cited include energy savings, water savings, and healthier indoor environments.