The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) is actively developing a Canadian version of the LEED® for Homes rating system for launch in spring 2009. There is growing demand for a residential version of LEED in Canada and for a national “green” and rating system for housing.

The CaGBC is facilitating a Case Study Program as a formal vehicle to kick-start LEED Homes in Canada. Through the Case Study Program we will document feedback from Canadian projects participating in the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED Homes pilot projects.

Canadian participants in the USGBC pilot project are gaining valuable experience with the rating system that could contribute to the development of LEED® Canada for Homes. 

Benefits of Participating

Participants in the CaGBC Case Study Program will receive the following benefits:

• Input into the development of the CaGBC’s LEED for Homes rating system in Canada;
• Coaching and support during the USGBC LEED for Homes pilot process through information sharing with other program participants and input from CaGBC LEED for Homes committee members,
• Recognition in the final LEED Canada for Homes rating system document and reference guide, and
• An invitation to become a recognized program sponsor with permission to use a logo (to be developed by the CaGBC) to promote their role in the program. Builders wishing to set themselves apart as “green” will be able to use this logo to demonstrate their status among an exclusive group that will never be expanded, giving them a distinct and lasting marketing advantage.

The CaGBC Case Study Program will conclude in May 2008. Findings from this study will be integrated into the development of the LEED Canada for Homes program to be announced in spring 2009.