The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is administered by which organization?

• A. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
• B. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• C. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• D. American Institute of Architects (AIA)

Answer: (A)

LEED certification is administered by the U.S. Green Building Council. This nonprofit organization developed LEED and oversees the certification process, including the rating systems, updates, and credentialing of LEED professionals. The other groups—EPA, NIST, and AIA—play important roles in environmental policy, standards development, and design professions, but none of them administer LEED.