Competition is Heating Up in Green and LEED Construction
Policymakers in Washington, DC are looking to break what they claim is a monopoly that’s held by the eco-friendly Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) building rating system. The Associated Press reports that several states have all but banned LEED from public contracts, making room for a new player in the market. “A new system known as Green Globes has emerged and marketed itself as a simpler, less expensive alternative,” explains reporter Gosnia Wozniaka. And lobbyists are involved in the discussions, too.
