Boston – National Grid, an electricity and gas company that connects consumers to energy sources through its networks, announced that its recently renovated facility in Northborough, has earned Gold-level LEED commercial interior certification for its “green” design, construction and amenities.
The 145,000sf two-story building, which houses approximately 800 employees, is the hub for National Grid’s New England control center and customer service operations. Jones Lang LaSalle is the development manager for the project.
Highlights of the building’s green and energy-efficient attributes include: lighting that uses approximately 30 % less electricity than a typical commercial office building in Mass., saving more than 84,000 kilowatt hours annually – enough to power roughly 13 homes for one year; high-efficiency heating and cooling systems with adaptable controls to sense outdoor and indoor temperatures; water conservation measures including dual-flush toilets, automatic sensor faucets and waterless urinals that together are expected to reduce consumption by about 575,000 gallons per year, or more than 48%; sustainable materials: about 25% of the materials and furnishings are recycled; more than 58% of the wood is sourced from sustainably managed forests; more than 74% of the furniture used in the project is either reused or refurbished; low-VOC adhesives, sealants, paints and coatings throughout the building; more than 53% regionally manufactured materials; more than 83% of construction waste was recycled; more than 86% of the appliances and office equipment are Energy Star rated.
In addition to Jones Lang LaSalle, the companies that worked with National Grid to complete the renovation project tincluded Spagnolo Gisness & Associates – architect/interior designer,· AHA Engineers – LEED Consultant / Mechanical, Electric, Plumbing, Fire Prevention Engineer and A/Z Corporation – construction manager.