Industry Brief: How Green Building Helps the U.S. Economy
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2016
Level
City or Town
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Energy, Environment & Natural Resources
The report examines the growth of the green building sector, the business case for high-performance buildings, the potential cost savings for property owners, and the role of green buildings in addressing climate change and reducing carbon emissions. The report also provides various green building rating systems and gives an overview of the economic benefits of green building.