Genesis Companies is a US Green Building Council LEED certified real estate development and construction company. Genesis specializes in urban redevelopment projects that integrate environmentally sustainable and technologically progressive practices. Webb Apartments, which includes 40 affordable rental apartments and approximately 9,000 square feet of commercial space, is both LEED-HOMES certified and Energy Star. To this end, it will use approximately 20% less energy than standard buildings thereby reducing strain on limited public resources as well as translating into savings for low-income families in Jersey City.