Gold membership benefits

Gold Membership

Unlimited employee access to your member benefits

As a USGBC member organization, your benefits and resources are available to all 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 ID can be used by your employees, who can then visit usgbc.org and create their own site-user accounts.

Show your support for better buildings

Member directory with Gold badge
Our Gold level members enjoy the recognition of an enhanced member profile on usgbc.org, denoted with the Gold badge. Promote your presence on our highly visited website by showcasing what you do. Add photos and testimonials to highlight your impact. Access your benefit in your usgbc.org account.

Member logo and certificate
Take advantage of displaying the USGBC member logo on your website and promotional materials. You will also receive a membership certificate to display in your workspace. Access your benefit if your usgbc.org account. ��ɫAV trademark guidelines include recommended language for referencing your membership. Review the USGBC Trademark Policy and Branding Guidelines.

Member GIFs
Celebrate your membership by adding a sticker to your social media channels, your online profiles, and in text messages. Learn more and review .

Members-only insights and engagement opportunities

Your Gold membership status indicates that you are an industry leader, supporting the ongoing development of USGBC's mission for a prosperous and sustainable future.

150 hours of access to USGBC's course catalog
Support your company's LEED professional credential maintenance requirements with free access to 150 hours of continuing education through the USGBC course catalog. Once registered, your employees can earn continuing education hours after passing a simple online quiz. To access your member benefits, select "Account" in the top dropdown menu and then click "Education."

Insider update emails
Receive the latest members-only industry information, including informative emails such as the Members-Only Insider Update. Sign up for . You will also have the option to subscribe to various other emails and building sector-specific digests to stay current on the latest LEED and industry news at USGBC. Each of your employees can choose which communications are most relevant to their professional interests. Sign in to usgbc.org account, enter your email address in the form, and then check your email for a link to your preferences page.

Discounts
USGBC members can access discounts offered by select Gold and Platinum level members. Explore the opportunities on the discounts page.

USGBC+ magazine
USGBC+ is your membership magazine. It highlights the work of people who design and build intelligent, high-performance buildings and spaces, showcasing the creativity and passion behind every green building project. Access USGBC+ online.

Metropolis Magazine subscription
For over 40 years, Metropolis has covered major challenges and opportunities in architecture and design, including sustainability, wellness, technology, and social impact. In every issue, you'll find innovative ideas for architects and designers. .

Offer products and services at a discount to all USGBC members
Our vision at USGBC is successful due to the partnership of leaders who understand the value of LEED and are committed to advancing green building and sustainability. Gold members are invited to partner with USGBC to offer members products and services at special prices. Learn more.

Participation in ballots and election

We encourage input on the development and improvement of LEED through public comment periods and member balloting. USGBC member employees also have the chance to vote in Board of Directors elections. You will receive email notifications about commenting and voting opportunities.

Eligibility to participate in committees and working groups

Participate in programs that promote the green building industry by serving on a committee or the USGBC Advisory Council. Any full-time employee of a member organization in good standing is encouraged to apply. Current committee openings are listed on usgbc.org.

Eligibility to serve as USGBC Faculty

Increase your involvement as a USGBC faculty member. Not only do participants directly contribute to advancing the mission, but you also gain professional exposure within the green building industry.

Gold membership offers savings

Save on LEED fees, LEED Volume, Greenbuild expo space, books and course review.

Products	Gold cost	Savings
LEED Study Guides	$70	$15
LEED Reference Guides (hard copy)	$160-199	$35-50
USGBC course catalog subscription	150 hours, then $199 for unlimited individual access	$51 per individual
LEED Green Associate exam fee	$200	$50
LEED AP with Specialty exam fee	$250	$100
LEED AP exam composite fee (LEED Green Associate + Specialty)	$400	$150
	Varies	See
Community membership	Varies	$20
LEED v4 Rating System Review (BD+C and ID+C) Course	$0	$225
LEED v4 Rating System Review (O+M) Course	$0	$225
LEED registration	$1,350	$350
LEED certification	Varies	Varies
	Varies	See
Paid-from-Savings Guide e-book	$0	$50
Green Operations Guide e-book	$0	$85
LEED Volume program admission	$12,000	$5,000 - Eligibility to participate in the LEED Volume program requires Gold-level membership status
LEED Volume prototype fee	$32,000	$15,000 - Eligibility to participate in the LEED Volume program requires Gold-level membership status
Three education course reviews	$0	$250

USGBC Gold members can enjoy savings for other green products:

Products	Gold cost	Savings
	$1,200	$300
	$5,500	$1,000
	$4,500	$1,000
	$2,500	$500
	$6,500	$2,500
	$8,000	$1,500
	$300	$150
	$350	$100
	$175	$175
	$75	$75
	$75	$75
	$175	$175
	$100	$100
	Contact peer@gbci.org to learn about discounted rates
	Contact zerowaste@gbci.org to learn about discounted rates
IncentiFind’s VERIFY Report	$350	$150
PERFORM verification fees	Varies	See usgbc.org/perform
Discounts	Varies	See usgbc.org/membership/discounts

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