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| LEED-Cities and Communities [10] [11] | Tarsheed-Communities [12] | Estidama-Pearl Community [13] [14] |
| Established In | USA | Egypt | UAE |
| Date of Establishment | 1998 | 2018 | 2010 |
| Max. number of credits | 110 | 100 | 22+ |
| Levels of Certification | Certified (40 - 49 points) Silver (50 - 59 points) Gold (60 - 79 points) Platinum (80+ points) | Bronze (40 - 49 points) Silver (50 - 59 points) Gold (60 - 69 points) Platinum (70+ points) | 1 pearl (all mandatory credits) 2 pearls (all +65 extra) 3 pearls (all +85 extra) 4 pearls (all +115 extra) 5 pearls (all +140 extra) |
| Categories | Natural System Ecology, Water, Energy, Materials, Quality of Life, Innovation, Transportation | Energy, Water, Habitat | Integrated Development Process, Natural Systems, Precious Water, Livable Communities, Resourceful Energy, Stewarding Materials and Innovating Practice |
| Applicable For | New Community and Existing Community | New Community and Existing Community | New Community and Existing Community |
| Application Cost (registration, precertification and certification) | For silver, gold, platinum members/ non-organizations without expedited review: Registration ($2500 for silver, fold, platinum level members) + precertification ($8000), Certification is based on area [15] | Registration is EGP 20,000 ($1000) and certification is based on area | No fees are associated for the review of projects under the Pearl rating system |