New York ranked third on a list of the top 10 states for green buildings in the U.S. The report from the U.S. Green Building Council found 142 projects in New York were LEED certified in 2022, equaling 3.17 million square feet.
According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, green building is the creation of structures which are environmentally responsible and resource-efficient during the building's life, including schools, office buildings, and residential homes and apartment buildings.
