CleanEdison

by Robert Gluck

In Michigan, proposed legislation, expected to reach the state senate by spring, would offer tax breaks for new construction and building rehabilitations that achieve certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

If this happens in Michigan it can happen in other states, and if it does, the legislation opens doors for LEED-certified professionals.

The legislation will prompt developers to spend more money upfront to make their next projects LEED-certified.

Why?

Because the bill would give a tax abatement of up to 50 percent on LEED-certified construction and allow upfront costs for certain green items such as wind turbines, geothermal energy systems and underground parking to be paid with future tax revenue.

Bottom line: this legislation, if passed, will help green projects go forward that otherwise wouldn’t be green at all!

Many in the green industries want it to be the norm because it would kick-start action, growth, profits, and job creation.

Michigan is a leader in this sort of thing and one of its cities, Grand Rapids, already has a growing reputation for green buildings.

According to the American Institute of Architects, Grand Rapids has the greatest number of buildings LEED-certified per capita than any other U.S. city.

What does this mean for you???

Work, jobs, if you have the right training and the right ‘green’ credentials.

You can take the first step toward getting that training by signing up to become a LEED accredited professional.

For more information and to sign up for CleanEdison’s one day LEED Green Associate course go here : http://www.cleanedison.com

Passing the LEED Green Associate exam is your first step to becoming a LEED Accredited Professional – that opens up a lot of ‘green’ doors in your eco-smart career choices.

CleanEdison’s instructors will prep you so well that you will have excellent strategies for taking and passing the exam with flying colors.

So what are you waiting for?

Become a LEED-er today!