To accomplish this feat, the GSA streamlined operations to quickly award contracts and begin construction on hundreds of green projects. The agency anticipates that all new and significantly upgraded federal buildings will achieve at least a LEED Silver certification, thanks to the GSA's use of sustainable design and technology. LEED Silver is the third-highest ranking available under the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, which is the green building rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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