Empire State Building's green transformation earns LEED Gold

The iconic Empire State Building, whose green retrofit and refurbishing have become almost as celebrated as the landmark itself, earned LEED Gold certification today. The recognition from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) and its green building verification arm, the Green Building Certification Institute, is the latest laurel for the 102-story skyscraper that was completed 80 years ago. The environmental upgrade of the building was the largest retrofit of its kind to date in the United States. It is expected to reduce energy use by more than $4.4m annually, cut carbon emissions by 105,000 metric tonnes over a 15-year period, and provide a payback in slightly more than three years.

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Source: businessgreen.com

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