The location in Byron Center, Michigan, received its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification. The building’s roof features a 216-kW DC PV system of solar panels. This location has achieved a direct reduction in Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions. It employs 100% renewable energy sourced from solar energy that is consumed and purchased renewable energy certificates to offset any utility usage from the grid.
Among the location’s sustainability features:
- Energy efficiency cost savings of nearly 63%
- By cost, 38% renewable energy generation
- No outdoor irrigation and a 42% indoor water use reduction
- Whole-building life-cycle assessment was completed
- Dedicated onsite storage and collection of recyclables
- The recycling of operational waste streams that include batteries, e-waste, tires and oil
Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED is a framework for identifying, implementing and measuring green building and neighborhood design, construction, operations and maintenance. LEED is a voluntary, market-driven, consensus-based tool that serves as a guideline and assessment mechanism.
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In this photo of Ĵý associates, from left: Chase Thomas, assistant district manager; Carlos Love, district manager; Ivet Frayne, vice president of environmental affairs; and Nicole Judge, environmental manager.
By “Move Ahead” Staff
