The True Cost of LEED-Certified Green Buildings

Abstract

According to recently filed court documents, the minimum cost of LEED certification is $2,900 for a new building under 50,000 sq ft.1 LEED certification fees for a newly constructed building over 500,000 sq ft amount to $20,000 (plus a $900 initial registration fee). In California, certification of a new hospital exceeded $1 million.