In our on-going effort to provide you with superior management services, we are pleased to bring you the Green Corner, to give you convenient access to our LEED certification progress, recycling programs, power saving and numerous other green initiatives
In December 2009, 515 North State began its pursuit to achieve LEED EB certification Leadership in Energy and Environment Design for Existing Buildings. LEED EB is the most internationally recognized award for green buildings. The award is granted by the United States Green Building Council for buildings that are managed and operated in line with best environmental practices. What this means for 515 North State: improved energy efficiency, improved water efficiency, improved indoor air quality, and recycling and green purchasing opportunities!
Thank you for your ongoing efforts in this pursuit, we are now 75% complete and have begun the LEED "Performance Period".
Since we began the LEED EB process, the building has implemented several new recycling programs. Battery drop off tubes are located at each front desk in the lobby, electronic waste pick ups are scheduled quarterly, and ink and toner cartriges can be dropped off in the lobby mail room to be recycled or refurbished.
Download a PDF with information on how you can help increase our recycling rate.
Our next steps in the LEED EB certification process include:
- Compiling building data
- Uploading reports and summaries to LEED Online
- Submitting all forms and documents to the U.S. Green Building Council
- The U.S. Green Building Council will have 30 days to review our submittal and return any comments or questions
- Building management will review the response and make any needed revisions and resubmit
- Once the final submittal has been completed, the U.S. Green Building Council will make a decision and award LEED EB certification
Lighting is a major use of energy and as part of the building's LEED campaign we are replacing old, high wattage bulbs with more efficient, LED and CFL alternatives.
A light bulb that converts electricity to light by using the movement of electrons as opposed to using mercury vapors. LEDs emit no ultra violet (UV) light, and they don't generate heat. LEDs are small, and are often used in digital clocks and as indicator lights in cars and remote controls. LEDs don't burn out or flicker, they simply fade.
A fluorescent bulb that contains a gas that produces invisible ultraviolet light (UV) when the gas is excited by electricity. Because fluorescent bulbs don't use heat to create light, they are far more energy-efficient than regular incandescent. Compact fluorescent bulbs are best used in fixtures that are left on for longer periods of time rather than in fixtures that are turned off and on frequently.
