Gatorade Facility Achieves LEED Gold Certification

Gatorade’s 950,000 square feet facility in Wytheville, Virginia has received the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold-level certification. 

Key features of the new environmentally friendly building include: 

• Maximized supply water usage and optimized wastewater treatment efficiency
• Energy efficient boilers, water heaters and HVAC equipment with calibrated control systems
• Natural habitats maintained throughout half of the site to promote biodiversity
• Prominent educational displays highlighting various LEED components used in the facility
• Premium parking for employees who commute by bicycles, carpools and hybrid vehicles.

More information can be found in Gatorade’s LEED Gold-level certification press release.  

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