LEED for Homes Green Rater Program
Green Raters play a critical role in the LEED for Homes process by providing the required onsite verification services on a project.
With more than 59,000 units registered LEED for Homes projects throughout the United States, the demand for qualified Green Raters is growing every day. All LEED for Homes projects registered must be verified by a LEED for Homes Green Rater certificate holder or LEED for Homes Green Rater in Training undergoing the required mentorship.
Green Raters have the following responsibilities:
- Provide on-site verification services on a LEED for Homes registered project
- Assemble the Project Submittal Package and submit it for certification review
USGBC and the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) have designed the LEED For Homes Green Rater Certificate to establish minimum qualifications and competencies among Green Raters who are performing in-field verification on LEED for Homes projects.
Note: All projects pursuing LEED for Homes
certification also require performance testing to be completed by a
qualified energy rater, or a Home Energy Rating System Rater (HERS Rater).
Many Green Raters are also qualified energy raters (HERS Raters) and
can provide both the onsite verification and performance testing
services. Locate a HERS Rater, or ask your LEED for Homes Green Rater.
