TOLEDO, OH--Health Care REIT, Inc. announced that it has been awarded LEED? Platinum, which is the highest such recognition established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for the company?s efforts to make its Toledo corporate campus a model of energy efficiency and sustainability.
LEED? is the nation?s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Health Care REIT also announced the launch of its Green Arrow Energy Management Program, a new tenant program that promotes and rewards environmentally-conscious business practices for clients and tenants at company-owned facilities. The Green Arrow Energy Management Program is yet another in a series of sustainability and energy management initiatives supported by the company.
?During the last several years, we have positioned Health Care REIT to be the premier investor, developer, property manager and thought leader in senior housing and health care real estate. We are honored to be recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council for our commitment to identifying and implementing the most effective energy management and sustainable business strategies for our Toledo corporate campus,? said George L. Chapman, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Health Care REIT.
The design features of Health Care REIT?s high-performance corporate headquarters include a green roof system, use of natural lighting, solar field, retention pond, thermal storage, FSC-certified (Forest Stewardship Council) wood, automated building controls, real time energy metering, solar thermal panels and a comprehensive recycling program.
The key energy efficiencies for Health Care REIT?s corporate headquarters include:
32 percent reduction in energy consumption
40 percent reduction in water usage
100 percent reduction in potable water for irrigation
78 percent of construction waste diverted from landfills
20 percent of electricity supplied by PV solar array
84 percent of space receives natural light
The Green Arrow Energy Management Program, which will be implemented by the company?s industry-leading property management group, is designed to increase energy conservation and promote sustainable, green practices. The program is intended to improve the delivery of health care by providing more healthful work and care environments. The fundamental elements of Green Arrow are the incorporation of sustainable business practices, renewable energy usage and sustainable development and construction initiatives among Health Care REIT?s clients and tenants.
?Energy management and sustainability are integral to Health Care REIT?s relationship investment strategy. The Green Arrow program demonstrates Health Care REIT?s unwavering commitment to deliver innovation to our clients by providing them with the knowledge and capabilities to achieve lower energy cost and sustainable facility operations. We believe that these efforts will result in lower occupancy costs ? savings that positively affect their bottom line,? said John T. Thomas, Executive Vice President ? Medical Facilities.
The pursuit and accomplishment of LEED? certification for its newly-renovated corporate headquarters, as well as the implementation of its new Green Arrow program, demonstrate Health Care REIT?s industry-leading capabilities, as well as its ongoing commitment to sustainable business practices and environmental initiatives.
Source: http://www.njand.com/news/green.php/2011/09/13/health_care_reit_corporate_headquarters_
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