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Seattle — On December 24, 2016, REI’s newest distribution center, located in Goodyear, Ariz., achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum certification — the highest level in the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) green building rating system — making it the first distribution center in the U.S. to achieve both LEED Platinum certification and Net Zero Energy.
Dublin, Ohio — On December 1, 2016, The Wendy’s Company joined EPA’s ENERGY STAR program as an ENERGY STAR partner. As part of the program, Wendy’s will work to improve energy efficiency through a strategic, corporate energy management program that will enhance the company’s energy strategy.
Spokane, Wash. — Ecova, a leading energy and sustainability management company, has been selected by Kona Grill Inc. to provide waste expense management strategy and utility expense data management for the American grill and sushi bar chain’s more than 43 restaurants in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Saginaw, Mich. — Duro-Last has achieved platinum certification under the NSF American National Standard for Sustainable Roofing Membranes – NSF/ANSI 347. Certified by UL, this standard represents that Duro-Last manufactures a product that is third-party verified as sustainable, durable and high performing. The certification applies to 40, 50 and 60 mil, white, tan, gray and dark gray as well as 50 mil terra cotta Duro-Last membranes.
Seattle — REI has designed its new distribution center to be net zero energy and is pursuing LEED Platinum — the highest level in the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) rating system. Situated in the Arizona desert, the facility is intended to be one of the world’s most sustainable distribution centers.