According to the “LEED in Motion: Venues” report released last week by the U.S. Green Building Council, venues such as convention centers that incorporate LEED into their buildings enjoy increased cost-savings, decreased annual operating costs and a higher return on investment overall. The report highlights the green strategies and savings of more than 30 LEED-certified venues across the globe, including the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Ore., which is certified LEED Silver, and the Xcel Energy Center in Saint Paul, Minn., which is certified LEED O+M. To read the report, click here.