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Illinois Ranks at Top of Green Building List

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The 2021 U.S. Green Building Council list of top 10 states for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) compliance prominently features Illinois, with 87 projects certified, representing more than 40 million square feet. With a continued commitment to action in the fight against climate change, 2021 saw a growing movement in green building and sustainability.

In this year’s top states and the District of Columbia, 1,105 certified projects represent more than 247 million gross square feet of space. Buildings that are LEED certified create healthier spaces for people, use fewer resources, reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency, while providing operational cost savings.

For more information, visit usgbc.org/articles/infographic-top-10-states-leed-2021.