LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M)
U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
LEED certifies buildings for energy and environmental efficiency.
The LEED Building Operations and Maintenance (O+M) costs $2,750 USD, takes approximately 26 weeks, and requires around 200 hours of study. Over 105,000+ buildings have earned this certification worldwide. Renewal costs $2,750 USD every 60 months.
Key Strengths
- World's most widely recognized green building rating system
- Tiered certification levels (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum) allow incremental achievement
- Covers energy, water, waste, transportation, and indoor environmental quality holistically
- Globally recognized — accepted in 180+ countries and by major governments
- Strong market differentiation and asset value uplift for certified buildings
- Backed by USGBC, a well-established nonprofit with deep industry credibility
Ideal For
LEED O+M is best suited for facility managers, building owners, and operations teams responsible for existing commercial, institutional, or multi-family buildings seeking to reduce operating costs and demonstrate environmental leadership. It is particularly valuable for organizations with sustainability mandates, government-owned properties, or corporate real estate portfolios looking to benchmark and improve performance against a globally recognized standard.
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- LEED Rating System
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U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)Last verified Mar 6, 2026