Strategies Used to Maximize Credit Achievement

Energy & Atmosphere-We scored over 29 points in this section.

Exemplary Performance-Greatly exceeding the performance thresholds spelled out in the existing individual credit requirements like Water, Restore Open space, Metering.

Regional Priority-Achieved all 4 bonus points available

LEED®-AP Credit-Having a LEED®-AP with a major role on the project team to earn 1 point.-PTL Exam Prep – Edward Cornejo.

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The energy use of this building has been measured and compared to other similar buildings using the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Energy Performance Scale of 1–100, with 1 being the least energy efficient and 100 the most energy efficient.

Buildings with a score of 75 or higher may qualify for EPA’s

ENERGY STAR.

Least Efficient Median Most Efficient

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The Eco-Charrette

• Convene project team to discuss Vision & Goals• Brainstorm and prioritize Green Strategies• Use LEED to Benchmark to measure achievement• Identify necessary Actions and key Deliverables

SOME OF RIVER PARK PLAZA’S GREEN STATISTICS:

• Through the purchase of Green Power this building is Carbon Neutral and offsets its energy use impact by purchasing renewable energy from a wind farm.

SOME OF RIVER PARK PLAZA’S GREEN STATISTICS:

• Facility services utilize green maintenance and cleaning practices that improve the indoor air quality for the occupants and visitors.

SOME OF RIVER PARK PLAZA’S GREEN STATISTICS:

• Water efficient landscape controls have been installed, reducing water use by sensing soil moisture, forecasted rain events and providing high tech delivery of required water.

OTHER BUILDING LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

• Our building has made significant efforts to reduce the environmental impacts of materials brought into the building, as well as reducing the waste leaving the building and impacting our city landfill, through increased recycling opportunities.

PLANS AND POLICIES THAT WERE CREATED FOR THIS PROJECT:

• Sustainable Purchasing PolicyThe sustainable purchasing policy sources out environmentally-friendly alternatives to standard ongoing building consumables like paper products, cleaning materials, office supplies, landscaping supplies and other materials.

PLANS AND POLICIES THAT WERE CREATED FOR THIS PROJECT:

• Indoor Air Quality Management PolicyThis plan is to ensure that the air quality of the building interior maintains a high quality over the lifetime of the building. This includes protecting absorptive materials from moisture damage during construction, covering air intakes during construction to ensure no dust or debris enters the vents, and the use of low-VOC materials.

PLANS AND POLICIES THAT WERE CREATED FOR THIS PROJECT:

• Building Exterior Hardscape Management PlanThis plan covers the maintenance of all hardscape on the site, ensuring that it maintains its sustainable features (such as high solar reflectance) for years to come.