What does LEED stand for, and what are its certification levels and categories?

What does LEED stand for, and what are its certification levels and categories?

• A. Local Environmental and Energy Development
• B. Building Codes for energy efficiency
• C. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design; 4 levels of certification (Certified, Silver, Gold, Platinum); 6 major categories; provides a set of measurable criteria that promote environmentally sustainable building
• D. Leadership of Environmental Design standards only for residential buildings

Answer: (C)