The testing of LEED for Homes is scheduled to run through the end of 2006. Once it is completed, the system will be revised and voted on. LEED is planning for the completed program to be fully chartered by early 2007.
According to LEED, a "green" home is a high-performance home that is built to exceed the minimum requirements of the building, especially in the areas of indoor environmental quality and resource efficiency. "Green buildings are designed to enhance operational performance, improve occupant health, save energy, and contribute to a cleaner and safer environment," said Thomas Jackson, CEO of Jackson Systems LLC.