Top 10

Top 10 states for LEED in 2021

The top 10 states showcases the expansion of green building across the U.S.

A commitment to health and sustainability

Buildings that are LEED-certified create healthier spaces for people, use fewer resources, reduce carbon emissions and improve efficiency while providing operational cost savings. With a continued commitment to action in the fight against climate change, 2021 saw a growing movement in green building and sustainability. This year’s top 10 states certified 1,002 projects representing over 226 million gross square feet of space. Read the press release.

LEED top 10 directory badgeLook for the Top 10 badge in the LEED project directory to see the projects that contributed to these state-by-state achievements in 2021.

Celebrate your state

Join us in celebrating this leadership—use the #Top10LEED hashtag to share your state’s ranking with your neighbors and colleagues on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

  • Display a badge: Celebrate and promote your accomplishment online by adding a top 10 badge to your website. Download the digital badge for your state.
  • Share a GIF sticker: Find and share stickers on your social media channels, online and in text messages. Check out the Top 10 GIFs.
  • Access the toolkit: Use sample social media posts and newsletter content to promote your state and your 2021 LEED projects. Download the toolkit.
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Take a look back

Now in its 12th year, the annual list is based on the gross square footage of LEED-certified space per capita added in each state over the past year, using U.S. Census data. Take a look at the top 10 states for each year since 2010.

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