The U.S. Green Building Council#s residential rating system, LEED for Homes, covers major home renovations and new construction of single-family homes, multi-family apartments and condos, and mixed-use residential buildings, and differs significantly from other versions of LEED. Learn how LEED homes are healthier, more comfortable and have lower utility bills. Common myths such as cost and complexity will be dispelled and the benefits of the LEED for Homes rating system will be featured, using local projects as case studies. This course briefly outlines credit criteria but focuses mostly on how to achieve success in the Education & Awareness category.