WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Washington Gas, a WGL company (NYSE: WGL), announced today that its new
Northwest Station Fleet Facility in Rockville, Maryland, earned LEED
Gold Certification by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC),
exceeding the threshold of 60 credits by 3 points.
From the outset, Washington Gas worked to verify and document that the
building and all of its systems and assemblies were planned, designed,
installed, tested, operated and maintained to meet LEED requirements. In
addition, the facility exceeded the requirement of 13% renewable power
with an almost 50 kW solar system that provides 20% of the facility's
consumed power, and implemented energy optimization, storm water
management and indoor air quality systems. All of these steps ensure
that the facility lowers energy usage and costs, reduces its impact on
the environment and provides a safe, comfortable and healthy work
environment.
"Our team received immeasurable support to achieve this goal. Without
support from end users and those with area expertise within the company,
a facility of this caliber could not have been achieved," said Melissa
Adams, Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, WGL. "Washington
Gas not only delivers energy solutions to homes and businesses, we also
ensure our own buildings and facilities are as energy efficient as
possible."
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most
widely used green building rating system in the world. LEED-certified
buildings are resource efficient, use less water and energy, reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and save money.
Washington Gas implemented several key initiatives to earn LEED Gold
status:
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Access to public transportation
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20% recycled or salvaged materials used in construction and 20%
regional content
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75% of construction waste recycled or salvaged
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Water efficient landscaping
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Indoor air quality efforts including low-emitting materials in paints,
coatings, floorings, and more
The new fleet building is the second WGL-owned office to be recognized
in the LEED rating program. In 2012, Washington Gas' Springfield Center
achieved LEED Gold certification. In addition, as further demonstration
of the company's commitment to sustainability, leased spaces at WGL
Energy's building in Tysons is on track to earn LEED Silver, and WGL
recently announced
that Washington Gas is moving its headquarters to offices designed to
meet LEED Gold Core and Shell green building standards at The Wharf in
DC currently under construction.
For more on the company's overall sustainability progress, please
download WGL's Sustainability
report.
About Washington Gas
Washington Gas Light Company is a regulated natural gas utility
providing safe, reliable natural gas service to more than 1.1 million
customers in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. A
subsidiary of WGL Holdings, Inc., the company has been providing energy
to residential, commercial and industrial customers for more than 167
years.
About WGL
WGL (NYSE: WGL), headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a leading source
for clean, efficient and diverse energy solutions. With activities and
assets across the U.S., WGL consists of Washington Gas, WGL Energy, WGL
Midstreamand Hampshire Gas. WGL provides options for natural gas,
electricity, green power and energy services, including generation,
storage, transportation, distribution, supply and efficiency. Our
calling as a company is to make energy surprisingly easy for our
employees, our community and all our customers. Whether you are a
homeowner or renter, small business or multinational corporation, state
and local or federal agency, WGL is here to provide Energy Answers. Ask
Us. For more information, visit us at www.wgl.com.
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