The U.S. Green Building Council released its ranking of the “Top 10 States for LEED®,” and found the state of Illinois coming out on top. The list highlights the regions around the country that are at the forefront of sustainable building design and transformation.

“The list of the top 10 states for LEED is a continuing indicator of the widespread recognition of our national imperative to create healthier, high-performing buildings that are better for the environment as well as the people who use them every day,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO, and founding chair of USGBC. “As the economy recovers, green buildings continue to provide for jobs at every professional level and skill set from carpenters to architects. I congratulate everyone in these states whose contributions to resources saved, toxins eliminated, greenhouse gases avoided, and human health enhanced help guarantee a prosperous future for our planet and the people who call it home.”