Mayor Mondays: Denver Earns LEED’s Platinum Certification, One of Only 8 Cities Worldwide
Washington, D.C. – Under Mayor Mike Johnston’s leadership, Denver received the “LEED for Cities Platinum certification” for the city’s work to expand clean energy and combat climate change. Denver is one of only eight cities worldwide to have earned this distinction.
Denver has earned the LEED for Cities Platinum certification, becoming one of only eight cities worldwide to garner the distinction, according to an announcement from the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency.
“Denver is leading the way in clean energy and resilience,” Denver Mayor Mike Johnston said in a news release. “This recognition reflects our commitment to powering our communities responsibly and protecting the next generation of Denverites from climate risks.”
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, was created by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and is the most widely used green building rating system.
“Cities like Denver are at the forefront in our fight against climate change. Local leaders better understand the needs of their communities and how to help their residents become more resilient,” said USGBC CEO and President Peter Templeton in a release. “The LEED for Cities program is a framework for local governments that has transformed the way cities are planned, developed and operated to improve their overall sustainability and quality of life.”
