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Follow these voluntary standards to construct and certify a super-efficient building

• ENERGY STAR certifies the most energy efficient buildings in the United States (top 25%).
  -Rental rates in ENERGY STAR certified buildings are $2.40 per square foot higher while occupancy rates are 3.6 percent higher in ENERGY STAR certified buildings when compared to similar buildings.
  -ENERGY STAR certified buildings use, on average, 35 percent less energy than similar buildings nationwide
•  LEED provides a certification for buildings with high performance in energy, water, and waste collectively.
  -Rental rates in LEED certified buildings are $11.33 per square foot higher while occupancy rates are 4.1 percent higher in LEED certified buildings when compared to similar buildings
  -LEED buildings exceed code requirements in energy use and water use. 
• Passive House certifies buildings that stay below an energy use per square foot threshold. 
• WaterSense labeled new homes are designed to reduce residential water use indoors and out.  Compared to a typical home, a WaterSense labeled new home can save a family of four 50,000 gallons of water a year or more.

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Find certified high performance buildings for your business that increase worker productivity and reduce sick time

• Find ENERGY STAR Certified buildings
• Find LEED registered and certified buildings
• Find Passive House Certified  buildings