Earlier this month, the US Green Building Council released its annual list of the Top 10 States for LEED; the world’s most widely used and recognized green building rating system. The list ranks states in terms of square feet of LEED space per state resident. LEED certified buildings use less energy and water resources, save money, reduce carbon emissions, and create a healthier environment for building occupants. To learn more, see the USGBC’s Maryland Ranks Third State in Nation for LEED Green Building Per Capita press release.
In 2014, Maryland ranked third in the country by the US Green Building Council by certifying 132 projects representing 15,583,423 square feet of real estate, which corresponds to 2.70 LEED certified square feet per resident.
“Maryland’s continued inclusion in this Top 10 list is a great reflection of our state’s commitment to green building, and the broader issues related to promoting a healthy environment for our local communities,” said Sabrina Harder, executive director, USGBC Maryland Chapter. “We look forward to continuing our work and building on this momentum in the year to come.”
Some of Lorax’s projects certified in 2014 that contribute to Maryland’s status in the Top Ten include:
- The Horseshoe Casino in Baltimore, LEED Gold
- Verde at Howard Square in Elkridge, LEED Platinum
- Patuxent Range in Jessup, LEED Certified
- Knorr Brake in Westminster, LEED Gold
- UM Pocomoke in College Park, LEED Gold
- Various Royal Farms Stores, LEED Certified
2015 is well on its way to being another great year for LEED certified space in Maryland and Lorax Partnerships!
Source: US Green Building Council website
