The GreenRenter Score is NOT a third-party certification program like the USGBC's LEED Rating System.

Third-party certification programs like LEED provide independent verification that a building has implemented the green features claimed. The GreenRenter Score is based solely on the information provided to GreenRenter and is not verified by our staff.

There are benefits and drawbacks to this approach.
Third-party programs provide insurance to buyers and tenants that a building actually meets a specified green standard. The GreenRenter Score does not. However, third-party programs impose significant demands on building owners - they can be both costly and time consuming. With the GreenRenter Score there is no charge and the survey form takes less than 30 minutes to complete.