B3 | Commercial, multifamily | University of Minnesota Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR) | Minnesota-specific rating system. Developed originally for state of Minnesota bonded projects. It is available now for all developments for a fee. Categorizes requirements by: - Performance management
- Site and water
- Energy and atmosphere
- Indoor environmental quality
- Materials and waste
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LEED | Commercial, multifamily, single family | US Green Building Council | Globally recognized rating system. It is available for all developments for a fee. Categorizes requirements by: - Location and transportation
- Sustainable sites
- Materials and resources
- Indoor environmental quality
- Water efficiency
- Energy and atmosphere
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Green Communities | Multifamily | Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for projects receiving their funding; otherwise Enterprise | Enterprise Green Communities is a national rating system targeted at multifamily. It is available for multifamily developments for a fee. The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency requires implementation of and provides technical resources for the Minnesota version of that standard for projects it funds. Categorizes requirements by: - Integrative design
- Location and neighborhood fabric
- Site improvement
- Water
- Operating energy
- Materials
- Healthy living environment
- Operations, maintenance, resident engagement
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