Unlimited employee access to 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.
Members-only events, education discounts and exclusive publications
Your Silver membership status indicates that you are an industry leader, supporting the ongoing development of USGBC's mission for a prosperous and sustainable future.
30 hours of access to USGBC's course catalog
Support your company's LEED professional credential maintenance requirements with free access to 30 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 .Y ou 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. .
Save on LEED fees, Greenbuild expo space, books and courses
| Products | Silver cost | Savings |
|---|---|---|
| LEED Study Guides | $70 | $15 |
| LEED Reference Guides (hard copy) | $160-199 | $35-50 |
| USGBC course catalog subscription | 30 hours, then $199 for individual unlimited 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 |
| Three education course reviews | $0 | $250 |
USGBC Silver members can enjoy savings for other green products:
| Products | Silver 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 the discounted rates | ||
| Contact zerowaste@gbci.org to learn about the discounted rates | ||
| IncentiFind鈥檚 VERIFY Report | $350 | $150 |
| PERFORM verification fees | Varies | See usgbc.org/perform |
| Discounts | Varies | See usgbc.org/membership/discounts |