Platinum support services
USGBC Platinum level members enjoy the exclusive benefit of having a dedicated account representative to serve as a single point of contact to efficiently get the information or responses you need. Your representative can:
Get a priority response from customer service
While we will respond typically within one business day, we can’t guarantee resolution of the issue within a day.
Your dedicated account representative will support your LEED activities and coordinate consultations with LEED specialists and reviewers. LEED consultations can include the Pre-Submittal Review call, Post Preliminary Review call, Energy Model Review call, The Review of Annual Activity call or other calls.
Reach out to your dedicated account representative anytime you are interested in a LEED consultation. They are here to assist you (maximum of five calls per company, please).
Make USGBC’s talented public relations team part of your marketing arsenal. As a Platinum level member, you have access to our public relations team who will provide you with up to 20 hours of public relations support each year. They will help promote your organization’s success with LEED. Our support includes a kick-off call to connect you with our public relations team as well as working to implement joint media pitches, op-eds and media outreach for events. Access your benefit.
Unlimited employee access to your member benefits
As a USGBC member, your benefits and resources are available for all of your full-time staff, including access to LEED courses and credential maintenance webinars. Members have a designated primary contact, who has been assigned your USGBC member ID. This member ID can be used by your employees, who can then visit usgbc.org and create their own site-user account.
Added access for employees of subsidiaries
All employees of subsidiaries will have access to benefits under the parent company’s membership. Access your benefit.
Show your support for better building
Our Platinum level members enjoy the recognition of an enhanced member profile on usgbc.org, denoted with the Platinum badge. Take advantage of our highly visited website to tell others what you do. Add photography and testimonials to showcase your impact. Access your benefit.
Take advantage of using the USGBC member logo on your website and promotional materials. You will also receive a membership certificate for display in your workspace. Access your benefit.
Our platinum member levels receive priority consideration to participate in activities such as plaque presentations, tours of the USGBC headquarters and visits from USGBC delegations. Learn more.
Access education & resources
Education @USGBC
Support your company's LEED professional credential maintenance requirements with free, unlimited access to hours of continuing education through USGBC's library of courses on Education @USGBC. Once registered, your employees can receive continuing education hours after passing a convenient online quiz. Learn how to access your benefit.
LEED v4 web-based reference guide
USGBC has developed a web-based version of the LEED v4 reference guide that is built into the credit library. The fully interactive web-based reference guide is a simple, one-stop-shop for all LEED v4 resources for all rating systems. This offering includes all of the information from the traditional format guides plus a new set of modules developed specifically to supplement the reference guide content, including interactive videos, tutorials, presentations and documents. Learn how to access your benefit.
Green building education
Get started with an informative overview of LEED and green building by viewing these complimentary webinars and e-books.
Engagement opportunities
Your Platinum level membership makes a statement. It says that you are an industry leader, supporting the ongoing development of USGBC’s mission of a prosperous and sustainable future. Your membership commitment supports USGBC’s advocacy activities, the USGBC local community network, the Center for Green Schools, Project Haiti and other green building activities.
Member communications & resources
Insider updates
Receive the latest members-only industry information including informative e-communications, such as the Members only Insider Update. You will also have the opportunity to subscribe to a variety of other emails and building sector specific digests to stay up-to-date on the latest LEED and industry news and happenings at USGBC. Access your benefit.
USGBC+ magazine
USGBC+, is your membership magazine, and it explores the life and work of the people who design and craft intelligent, high-performance buildings and spaces, bringing to light the creativity and passion behind every green building project. Access USGBC+ online at plus.usgbc.org.
Author professional articles on usgbc.org
Take advantage of the opportunity to write articles for usgbc.org. Share your professional expertise and gain recognition through this unique green building content vehicle. Access your benefit.
We welcome your input into the development and ongoing improvement of LEED through public comment periods and member balloting. In addition, USGBC member employees have the opportunity to vote in elections for the Board of Directors. Access your benefit.
Help to create and influence programs that advance the green building industry. Serving on a committee or USGBC Board is an exclusive member benefit. Any full-time employee of a member organization in good standing is invited to apply. Access your benefit.
Increase your involvement as a USGBC board member or a USGBC faculty member. Not only do participants directly contribute to the advancement of the mission, but you also receive professional exposure within the green building industry. Access your benefit.
Platinum membership offers savings on USGBC products.
Save on LEED fees, LEED Volume, Greenbuild expo space, publications & course review
| Products | Platinum cost | Savings | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEED Integration Guides | Varies | At least $10 per publication | |
| LEED Study Guides | $70 | $15 | |
| LEED Reference Guides (hard copy and e-book) | $160-199 | $35-50 | |
| Education @USGBC subscription and web-based reference guide | Unlimited | $199 per individual | |
| LEED Green Associate exam fee | $200 | $50 | |
| LEED AP exam composite fee (LEED Green Associate + Specialty) | $400 | $150 | |
| Greenbuild registration (early) | $800 | $250 | |
| Community membership | Varies | At least 25% per employee | |
| LEED 101: Green Building Basics and LEED online course | $0 | $45 | |
| LEED 202: How to Document and Certify Projects online course | $0 | $45 | |
| LEED registration | $1200 | $300 | |
| LEED certification (NC, CI, S, full CS) | Varies | $500 to $5,000 | |
| Greenbuild expo space (10x10) | $3,300 | $700 | |
| Paid-from-Savings Guide e-book | $0 | $50 | |
| Green Operations Guide e-book | $0 | $85 | |
| LEED Volume program admission | $10,000 | $5,000 | |
| LEED Volume prototype fee | $30,000 |
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USGBC Platinum members can enjoy savings for other green products:
| Products | Platinum cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| Parksmart registration | $1,200 | $300 |
| Parksmart certification - New construction | $5,500 | $1,000 |
| Parksmart certification - Existing | $4,500 | $1,000 |
| SITES registration | $2,500 | $500 |
| SITES certification | $6,500 | $2,500 |
| SITES registration + certification (combined) | $8,000 | $1,500 |
| SITES AP exam fee | $300 | $150 |
| TRUE Advisor fees | $350 | $100 |
| WELL AP exam fee | $465 | $195 |
| PEER | Contact peer@gbci.org to learn about the discounted rates | |
| TRUE | Contact zerowaste@gbci.org to learn about the discounted rates | |
Free course review
Receive three complimentary education course reviews.