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Greensburg, KS, first U.S. city to certify all government buildings LEED-platinum

by Rena Ragimova Jun 01, 2008

The Achievement

The City of Greensburg, KS, passed a resolution in 2007 to certify all city-owned buildings LEED Platinum, making it the first city in the U.S. to pass such a resolution. LEED Platinum is the highest rating a building can achieve under the US Green Building Council's LEED Green Building Rating System. The City Council also adopted a resolution that all city buildings greater than 4,000 square feet will be certified LEED Platinum and be required to reduce energy use by 42 percent over current building code requirements. Read more »

Bozeman, MT, opens LEED-Silver public library

by Rena Ragimova Jun 01, 2008

The Achievement

In 2006, the City of Bozeman, MT’s new public library earned LEED Silver certification for its numerous green credentials, including solar panels to generate renewable energy, efficient lighting, heating and cooling as well as waterless urinals, water-saving faucets and recycled building materials.

The Benefits

The City cites a 27% reduction in energy use over conventionally built buildings. Read more »