Energy and Atmosphere

Minimum Energy Performance (EA Prerequisite 2, Credit 1)

The intent of the Minimum Energy Performance prerequisite is to establish a minimum level of operating energy

efficiency performance for the building and systems. The implementation of energy-saving operational and management

practices and/or energy-efficiency retrofits to reduce energy use to the required level will satisfy this prerequisite. Once

this prerequisite is satisfied, 2 to 15 LEED points can be obtained in the Energy and Atmosphere, Optimize Energy

Performance, category depending on the building’s energy efficiency.

Materials and Resources

Sustainable Purchasing and Solid Waste Management (MR Prerequisites 1 & 2, Credits 1.1 – 1.3 and Credits 7.1 – 7.2)

The intent of the Sustainable Purchasing Policy prerequisite (MR Prerequisite 1) is to reduce the environmental impact of

materials acquired for use in the operations, maintenance, and upgrades of buildings and the intent of the Solid Waste

Management Policy prerequisite (MR Prerequisite 2) is to reduce the amount of waste and toxins that are hauled to and

disposed of in landfills or incineration facilities. Once these prerequisites are satisfied, 1 to 5 points may be obtained in

the Materials and Resources, Sustainable Purchasing – Ongoing Consumables and Solid Waste Management – Ongoing

Consumables categories.

SUSTAINABLE FEATURES OF THE VELTIA HAND DRYERS

Conserves Energy

- Uses up to 80% less energy than warm air hand dryers

- Manages Loads Through Infra-red Sensor Activation

Hygienic

- Hands-Free Operation

Reduces Operational Waste & Pollution

- Reduces landfill caused by paper towel waste

- Reduced Bathroom Waste Equals Reduced Bathroom Maintenance

-  Reduces Need for Waste Hauling and Disposal