Greentorch is proud to offer consulting to its customers. What is ? : Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the new benchmark in going green. Certification provides independent, third party verification that a building project meets the highest green building and performance measures. Benefits include:
- Lower operating costs and increased asset value
- Reduced waste sent to landfills
- Conserved energy and water
- Healthier and safer environment for building occupants
- Reduced harmful greenhouse gas emissions
- Ability to qualify for tax rebates, government incentives and zoning allowances
- Increased marketability and PR value
- Improved overall productivity
Certification is awarded by an accumulation of credits by the , the United States Green Building Council. The is a world renowned non-profit community of leaders working to make green buildings available to a whole new generation. also administers tests for individuals and organizations to become certified. Greentorch is a member of the and has a AP on staff. It is part of our commitment to not only improve the environment, but to provide you with products that can help achieve this standard of efficiency.
Building construction as well as product choices are key components in achieving certification. Greentorch offers two different types of eco-friendly products that help attain credits - commercial safety lighting & general illumination lighting.
Greentorch’s line of non-electrical, help achieve a number of credits. The exit signs are produced from over 90% recycled content and use NO electricity. These attributes help earn points in:
- EA Credit #1- : Optimize Energy Performance (1-10 points)
- MR Credit #4- : Recycled Content (1-2 points)
- ID Credit #1.1- Innovation in Design: Exceptional Performance (1-4 points)
Greentorch strives to provide resources to educate customers about green building certification, while cutting down your energy bills.
Mark Mastrandrea
AP