The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national rating system for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. LEED addresses all building types and emphasizes state-of-the-art strategies in five areas:

• Sustainable site development
• Water savings
• Energy efficiency
• Materials and resources selection
• Indoor environmental quality

Different versions of the rating system are available for specific project types:

• New construction
• Existing buildings
• Commercial interiors
• Core and shell
• Homes
• Neighborhood development
• Schools
• Retail

LEED-certified facilities
Learn from others' experience:

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• Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center [PDF - 288 KB]

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MGE can help
MGE's certified professional staff can help you learn more about LEED certification or green building techniques. MGE:

• Understands LEED standards.
• Can help plan or update your facility design.
• Can recommend energy-efficient building techniques and equipment that will help meet LEED requirements. 

Contact us at mge@mge.com or call (608) 252-7007.

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For more information
U.S. Green Building Council