The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program was introduced in 2000 by the U.S. Green Building Council to “provide building owners and operators with a framework for identifying and implementing practical and measurable green building design, construction, operations, and maintenance solutions.” The standards set forth by the LEED program are measurable and attainable, two criteria we use in developing our own projects. Aligning ourselves with the LEED program strengthens our commitment to sustainability and one of our core values: to do what is right for the environment.
While we have always shared similar values, joining the USGBC LEED program furthers Relumination’s commitment to sustainable building design and operation. We look forward to working with LEED-certified professionals and to assisting them in implementing a strategy that utilizes the most efficient lighting available today.
In 2012, LEED will introduce a major update to its rating system, which we believe will place an even greater emphasis on the number one consumer of electricity in buildings, warehouses, and factories: lighting. With over 20% of the world’s electricity used to generate light, there is no doubt that efficiency in lighting will have a major impact on the environment.
