James Center Certified LEED Platinum
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The James Center for Molecular and Life Sciences in St. Petersburg at Eckerd College was certified as LEED Platinum, the school confirmed on July 1.
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Green Parking Council Announces First Green-Certified Garages
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Seven parking facilities around the country have become the first to achieve Green Garage Certification, New Haven-based Green Parking Council (GPC) announced on July 1.
USGBC’s Fedrizzi to Resign at end of 2016
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced June 29 that Rick Fedrizzi, the founder of USGBC and CEO since 2003, will not seek renewal of his contract as USGBC’s CEO at the end of 2016, paving the way for an organizational leadership transition in 2017.
Little Rock Police Station Earns LEED Silver
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock’s 12th Street Station, a 46,000-square-foot police station, recently achieved LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino Attains LEED Gold
MILWAUKEE — Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee earned LEED Gold certification, making it the first hotel in Wisconsin to attain the green building achievement, according to an announcement made May 6.
GBCI Launches PEER for Electricity Market
WASHINGTON — Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) officially launched the Performance Excellence in Electricity Renewal (PEER) rating system designed to verify sustainable electricity system performance on April 29.
LPL Financial Earns LEED Platinum
SAN DIEGO — LPL Financial LLC announced on April 20 that the firm’s San Diego office building has earned LEED Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its interior design and construction.
Miami Design District Expansion Achieves LEED Gold
MIAMI — Palm Court, the second phase of the Miami Design District expansion, has been certified LEED Gold for Core + Shell by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
First Tennessee Park Achieves LEED Silver Certification
NASHVILLE — First Tennessee Park in downtown Nashville has been awarded LEED Silver certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Wells Fargo Named Greenest Financial Company
SAN FRANCISCO — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized Wells Fargo & Company, headquartered in San Francisco, as the green building leader among financial institutions.