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Everblue BPI provides LEED certification. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a recognized green building certification system. It was developed by the non-profit US Green Building Council. It provides verification certificate for the building that was designed and built with improved performance in energy savings, CO2 emissions reduction, improved environmental quality and water efficiency. The constructing or renovating a building can pick items based on the guidelines for getting BPI training and earn points toward the certification. Credit points are grouped into six sub division Sustainable Sites, Energy and Atmosphere, Water Efficiency, Materials and Resources, Innovation in Design and Indoor Environmental Quality. A building which earns 70 points out of 110 points can become LEED Certified. There are several different LEED rating systems available for different types of buildings. There are LEED rating systems for commercial, institutional, residential, educational, and just about every other type of building. Individuals who pass one of the LEED credentialing exams become LEED accredited. To become a LEED Accredited Professional, one must pass any one of the five LEED AP specialty exams. These exams are governed by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). By undergoing the Everblue BPI program a building can become a LEED certification and one can become a LEED accredited. For more information on LEED visit www.everblueenergy.com.