Other Rating Programs

GreenPoint Rated is a comprehensive program specifically addressing the needs of California's residential building industry, but using it does not preclude participating in other green home rating systems. In fact, GreenPoint Rated was designed not to compete with but rather be compatible with programs such as the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Homes program, the National Association of Home Builders' guidelines (both national programs that are not tailored to specific regional conditions), ENERGY STAR® for Homes (which focuses on the energy efficiency of new homes), and California Green Builder (a program developed by the building industry for production home builders).

Depending on a builder's marketing needs, GreenPoint Rated can be used either independently or in conjunction with these other home rating systems.

A side by side comparison of the various rating programs can be found in this document:
Residentail Rating Programs Comparison(.pdf)

A complete description of the complimentary relationship between GreenPoint Rated and LEED for Homes can be found in the following FAQ:
GreenPoint Rated LEED for Homes FAQ(.pdf)