Office of Sustainability

UMaine LEED Certified Buildings

What does LEED Certified Mean?

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is internationally recognized green building certification. Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED includes a set of rating systems that aims to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently.

Areas of sustainable design include:

UMaine has designed Certified, Silver, and Gold level LEED buildings, including:

• Advanced Structures and Composite Center

• Wells Conference Center
• New Balance Recreation Center
• Foster Center for Innovation

• Offshore Wind Laboratory